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Leading Women| Advancing Equality

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The role of Women and Girls in Shaping the Future of Technology.

We gathered for the biggest edition yet of the Leading Women Series in partnership with ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna—a powerful forum where trailblazing women in tech shared their journeys, challenges, and strategies for driving innovation.

With this year’s theme, "Advancing Equality: The Role of Women and Girls in Shaping the Future of Technology," the discussions were nothing short of insightful, bold, and inspiring! From fundraising challenges for women entrepreneurs to AI-driven impact, our esteemed speakers unpacked the realities of navigating and leading in the digital space.

Key Takeaways:
Fearlessness is key—Ask for what you deserve, take risks, and build boldly.

Women need to be each other’s accountability partners—Community is everything!
AI is here to stay—Understanding its biases, risks, and opportunities is crucial.
Investing in women is not just necessary but transformative.
As parents, we must raise our children to be builders, not just consumers, and critical thinkers

A huge thank you to our phenomenal speakers for their invaluable insights and contributions. Laure Paugam set the tone with inspiring opening remarks, followed by a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Luisa H. Cetina, who skillfully guided thought-provoking conversations. Ella Peinovich, Wambui Kinya, Jessica Francisca Colaço, Caitlin F Dolkart, Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal), and Anne Kiunuhe shared insights on the role of women inbreaking the barriers in AI, fintech, agritech, and blockchain to shape the future of technology.

The room was packed with incredible women, whose voices, experiences, and perspectives fueled a passionate call for a more inclusive tech ecosystem—here’s to breaking barriers, building solutions, and leading the digital transformation!