Dreamforce’23, one of the most anticipated tech conferences of the year, is just around the corner.
For women in the tech industry, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and empower themselves.
Salesforce has always been a strong advocate of diversity, equality, and women empowerment and this mindset reflects on their Dreamforce agenda too.
Among the many sessions available, quite a few focus on the challenges women face in the industry. Most of these sessions are helmed by women and offer valuable insights and success strategies.
Navigating through the vast session lineup might get overwhelming, that’s why in this blog today, we will highlight five powerful sessions at Dreamforce’23 that women in tech must attend. Take a look!
5 Must attend sessions for women in Dreamforce
Here are the sessions women in tech must attend to gain valuable insights, strategies, and connections to advance their careers.
1. How Tech Titans Smash the Glass Ceiling
Session Details:
- Speaker: Aisha Quaintance, Chair, Executive Data Forum @ Women in Data | VP RelationalAI, Women in Data | RelationalAI
- Role: IT
- Industry: Financial Services, Technology
- Product: Tableau
- Session Level: Introductory
This session focuses on closing the gender gap in high-tech and advancing equality. With only 25% of CIOs in Fortune 500 companies being women, it’s crucial to share strategies and experiences to move women up the ranks.
Joined by other female leaders, this session will bring insights into breaking through the glass ceiling and driving change in the industry.
2. Women at the Wheel: A Real Need to Drive Change
Session Details:
- Speaker: Jill Carpenter, Director of Digital Marketing, Lucid Motors
- Role: Service
- Industry: Automotive
- Product: Automotive Cloud
- Session Level: Introductory
Deloitte’s groundbreaking survey on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive industry forms the foundation of this session. This enlightening session will show how leaders in the auto industry are championing change for women.
Women working in the automotive sector can hear them discuss the challenges faced by women in this sector and learn how to drive change and create a more inclusive environment.
3. Get to Know Women Who Mule
Session Details:
- Integration and networking opportunities for women attending Dreamforce
This session provides a unique opportunity to connect and network with women who work with Salesforce, Slack, and Tableau.
By integrating Women Who Mule, attendees can foster meaningful connections, share experiences, and support each other’s professional growth. Women can join this session to expand their network and build lasting relationships.
4. Salesblazer Chats: Crack Through the Noise
Session Details:
- Speakers: Alexine Mudawar, Chief Executive Officer, Women in Sales | John Barrows, CEO, JB Sales | Donald Kelly, Chief Sales Evangelist, The Sales Evangelist
- Role: Sales
- Product: Sales Cloud
- Session Level: Introductory
Specially meant for women in sales, this session focuses on how to manage your message and nurture your network effectively., You can discover two concrete changes you can make instantly to connect with your customers on a deeper level.
With limited seating available, be sure to secure your spot and gain valuable insights from industry experts.
5. Network with RAD Women
Session Details
- Speaker: Kristi Brown, Senior Consultant, Slalom
Join this session to connect with women developers, Radical Apex Developer (RAD) grads, current learners, and those interested in learning more.
This networking opportunity provides a supportive environment for women in tech to share experiences, seek advice, and build a strong community. This session will help expand your professional network and find inspiration from like-minded individuals.
Wrap-Up
Dreamforce’23 offers a range of sessions tailored to empower women in the tech industry.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference at Dreamforce’23!
Also, don’t forget to meet our trailblazers Piyush and Nathan at the event and explore opportunities to build exciting prospects ahead. To ensure you get the most out of this meetup, consider scheduling a pre-arranged meeting. Simply click here to choose a suitable time!
