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The Key to the City: Why Diversity and Inclusion is the Key to Smart Cities of the Future [Workshop]
Topics covered: Today’s most ambitious smart city projects | Future thinking about smart cities and innovation | Quotes from city leaders and leading vendors in some of the world’s smartest cities | Most common smart city projects | Common issues and opportunities faced by today’s smart cities
Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion
Beyond 'Smart': Why the Smartest Cities of the Future will be the Inclusive Cities
Topics covered: Today’s most ambitious smart city projects | Future thinking about smart cities and innovation | Quotes from city leaders and leading vendors in some of the world’s smartest cities | Most common smart city projects | Common issues and opportunities faced by today’s smart cities
Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion
Stop Giving Women Advice: The hidden danger of unsolicited advice and its effect on women
Description: The year my business started making six-figure annual revenue, I was constantly hearing from others that I needed to be more confident, or more assertive—and in the big world of startup culture, it made me feel about an inch tall.
After years of research, I've learned that I'm not alone—women are more likely to receive unsolicited advice than men are, and it can have an incredibly damaging effect on our confidence, our performance, and our relationships. In this talk, we'll explore unsolicited advice from a neuroscience perspective, and talk about ways you can re-channel others' unnecessary feedback into fuel for your fire.
Formats offered: Keynote
Change Perceptions to Change Reality: Know How Female Leaders Are Perceived
Description: If perception is reality, perceptions of female leaders matter. Many perceptions are wrong—even unjust—but awareness can equip you to set expectations, battle stereotypes, and advocate for women in business. Join us and learn insightful—even inciting—data on perceptions of women leaders, and what you can do in the face of those perceptions.
Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion
The Ally Strategy: How to Include, Empower, and Ignite Allies
Description: How can YOU as a leader help others feel comfortable to stand up, speak up, and be counted as an ally? Learn new strategies for recruiting and empowering allies, with the goal of a safe, engaged culture. Help everyone in your organization feel comfortable using their voice to stand up for others.
Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion