Sophie Vandebroek, Chief Technology Officer of Xerox Corporation and President of the Xerox Innovation Group, answers questions submitted and voted on through the conference app. Vandebroek discusses her perspective on building a team, creating an innovative culture, partnering, and delivering exceptional solutions for your clients.

Empower Connect Inspire: Rebecca Jacoby, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President at Cisco Systems Inc., speaks on the current technology landscape, fast paced technology changes, and the work environment. Jacoby reflects on empowering yourself with tips on knowing yourself and setting yourself up for success. Are you a leader? What inspires you? She discusses finding your role within the community and fostering, inspiring and supportive environments.

Patty Hatter (VP & GM, Intel Security Group) presents her talk on Being Fearless, Looking at the Positive, Having Self Confidence, and Non-Linear Career Paths. Through her own story, Hatter reflects on getting past your comfort zone, trusting your decisions and supporting each other in the process. Hatter answers questions from the audience following her keynote speech.

Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, delivers her thematic keynote: Believe | Success | Enable. Su offers her inspiring guide for navigating careers into the future of technology. How do we set the stage? Who is on your team? She encourages reflection on what your own legacy looks like, and enabling the next generation of leaders.

Intel’s CEO Brian Krzanich’s keynote speaks on the technology environment, risk-taking, problem-solving and case studies in creative innovation. Krzanich also shares a demonstration of 3D imaging with live volunteers, and touches on designing with diversity in mind. He offers insightful tips on Leadership in Today’s Tech Industry.

Pankaj Patel (EVP, CDO, Cisco) delivers his presentation, The Power of Women Engineers, and his commitment to empowering women in technology. How do we get the rest of the world to realize the power of women engineers in business? Patel believes in collaborative culture, closing the gender gap and offers diversity as the key to innovation and success

Ginna Raahauge (SVP & CIO, Riverbed Technology) delivers her keynote speech, From Risk to Revolutionizing Your Career. Raahuage shares her own story and reflects on breaking past fear and following your aspirations with clarity. She discusses maintaining life/work balance, working together, and living your revolution. Brief Q&A session following her keynote.

Keynote speaker Yanbing Li (VP & GM, Vmware) shares her inspiration and perspective as a woman pursuing leadership in the technology industry. Li explains how emotional intelligence (EQ) is just as important as IQ, if not more important when measuring success in business. She emphasizes communication and inquiry on following Your Career North Star.

I Change the World. I am an Engineer a Keynote with Kristen Pressner VP of Roche