Announcing the Keynote Speakers for IEEE WIE ILC 2021! Register today


 
 27-30 April, 2021 | Virtual Conference

 
 
 

 
 
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Announcing the Keynote Speakers for the 2021 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (WIE ILC)!
Registration is now open.

 
 
 
 
We are proud to announce the Keynote Speakers for the 2021 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference. These inspiring individuals have shattered boundaries and misconceptions, helping to pave the way for all women in technology and leadership alike.

Join us at the virtual conference taking place April 27-30, 2021, where you'll hear directly from these trailblazers, plus more to be announced later. As an attendee, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain personal insight.

 
 
IEEE WIE ILC 2021 Keynote Speakers include:

 
 
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Dr. Mae C. Jemison

Dr. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and became the first woman of color to travel into space. She was also NASA’s first Science Mission Specialist performing experiments in material science, life science and human adaptation to weightlessness.

 
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Stacey Abrams

Political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur and author Stacey Abrams is a powerful and passionate speaker heralded for her candid insights on politics, leadership, entrepreneurship, social justice, and being a true force for change. She was also named to the Forbes list of World's Most Powerful Women In 2020.

 
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Sandy Carter

Sandy Carter is AWS, Vice President of WWPS Partners and Programs, driving growth in the public sector Internationally, as well as in the USA. She is the author of Extreme Innovation: Three Superpowers for Purpose and Profit.  Sandy was named The Awards Magazine’s 2020 Women in Tech: Top 50 Influencers.

 
 
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Lynne Doherty

Lynne Doherty is the Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing at McAfee and is an advocate for mentorship and encouraging girls in STEM and particularly for careers in cybersecurity.

 
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Sandra L. Rivera

Sandra Rivera is the Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Intel Corporation and is responsible for driving greater business results through a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

 
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Julie Coker

Julie Coker is the President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) where she oversees the organization’s mission to drive visitation to economically benefit the region.

 
 
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Ann Francke

Ann Francke is Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute and is an expert on gender balance in the workplace. Ann holds five Honorary Doctorates for her work in management and leadership.

 
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Kavitha Prabhakar

Kavitha Prabhakar is a Principal and serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer for Deloitte US. She also co-leads the Black Action Council for Deloitte, focused on developing a culture of anti-racism for our people, firm, and our communities.

 
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Susan M. Armstrong

Susan Armstrong is the Senior Vice President, Engineering at Qualcomm, Inc, where she brings the engineering and product background to Qualcomm’s worldwide public policies, including 5G leadership, intellectual property protection, cyber security and STEM education.

 
 
View the full program here. Stay tuned for more speakers to be announced!
The IEEE WIE ILC 2021 theme of Accelerating through Change will focus on Executive Leadership; Increasing Inclusion, Intersectionality and Representation; Disruptive Technology & Innovation; and Accelerating Innovative Women Who Change the World.
Registration is now open with early bird rates available until 13 April 2021 and additional discounted rates for students, IEEE Members, and IEEE WIE members.

 
 
 
 
 
 
About IEEE WIE ILC

IEEE WIE ILC aims to support and sustain women leaders and technologists, especially those in mid to senior career.
Enhance your leadership skills and knowledge of the tech industry, while networking with STEM leaders from around the world.

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