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?? WITI AI Think Tank: Applied AI & Industry Insights ??? Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | ?? 5:00 PM PT ?? Live + Interactive on Zoom AI isn’t just theory - it’s reshaping how we work, lead, and grow across every industry. Are you ready to apply it? Join us at WITI ’s Tuesday AI Think Tank where we go beyond the buzzwords and into the real-world applications of AI. Whether you're just getting started or actively integrating AI into your work, this session is built for action and insight. ? What You’ll Gain: ?? Applied AI Fundamentals – Understand how AI works (and where it doesn’t) ?? Tools & Demos – Explore AI platforms you can start using immediately ?? AI in Action – Learn from use cases in: ? Business & Leadership ? Healthcare & Biotech ? Marketing & Sales ? Finance & Legal ? Engineering & Software ?? Interactive Q&A – Bring your questions and learn from experts and peers. ?? Who Should Attend? Professionals looking to integrate AI into daily work Industry experts tracking AI trends in their sectors Entrepreneurs, consultants & changemakers ready to grow with AI ?? Why It Matters: This isn’t a lecture - it’s a launchpad. Let’s turn AI knowledge into strategies you can actually use. ? Join us every Tuesday at 5:00 PM PT and start putting AI to work. #AI #AppliedAI #AIInnovation #FutureOfWork #IndustryAI #Leadership #AIThinkTank #WITI

?? The WITI Wrap-Up is here! Every Friday, we highlight what’s driving the future of work - this week, we’re featuring a true force in tech: ??? Dr. Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D., WITI Hall of Fame Inductee and global leader in AI, SaaS, and digital transformation. From @IBM to CP Group, Elizabeth has shaped the future with vision, mentorship, and groundbreaking innovation. ?? Read her spotlight + explore this week’s top tools, insights, and events in today's newsletter ?? AI Tip of the Day – Powered by WITI Use ChatGPT for Business - 4o to create social media content -easier than ever. Need to write a post, caption, or announcement? Just give ChatGPT-4o a few details - and let it do the heavy lifting. ?? All WITI events in one place → witi.com/events ?? Let’s build the future – together. BMC Software IEEE Angie Ruan Link Silicon Valley A2C Tammy Yu Patricia Zimmerman Heng Zhang Lisa Love Rika Nakazawa 中澤里華, Msc. #WITI #ElizabethXu #HallofFame #AIAdopters #Leadership #Innovation #CareerGrowth #DigitalTransformation #WomenInTech #FridayWrapUp

?? The WITI Edge | March 27, 2025 Where innovation, AI, and leadership collide. ??? Hall of Fame Spotlight: Meet Dr. Sandra E. Burke, the scientist behind a breakthrough that revolutionized cardiovascular medicine - and saved lives. ?? Her story is powerful, personal, and packed with purpose. ?? AI Tip of the Day: Use ChatGPT to create custom charts + diagrams from a simple prompt. → Great for presentations, pitches, and team sessions. ?? Upcoming Highlights: ? Coffee Table – March 28 @ 6AM PT ?? FORGED Women’s Circle – March 28 @ 9AM PT ?? Career Growth Strategies – March 28 @ 11AM PT ?? Saturday Connect – March 29 @ 10AM PT ??♀? Yoga Nidra – March 29 @ 8AM PT ?? Odyssey Men’s Group – March 30 @ 8AM PT ?? Hidden Jobs Program – Starts March 30 ?? Promo: Use code WHM2025 for 20% off + gift a WITI membership to someone who inspires you. ?? Let’s build the future – together. Barbara Bauer Melendy Lovett Abbott WITI Kansas City WITI Columbus Regional Network WITI St. Louis Regional Network WITI Chicago IEEE Women in Science Women in AI Women In Data?? #WITI #Leadership #Innovation #AI #SandraBurke #WomenInSTEM #WomensHistoryMonth #CareerGrowth

?? AI and Innovation Tuesdays is live! This week, we’re spotlighting one of our WITI Hall of Fame legends: Harriet Green OBE - a powerhouse executive who helped usher in IBM’s Watson era and continues to lead with purpose, empathy, and bold innovation. From transforming companies across four continents to championing AI ethics, diversity, and inclusive leadership, Harriet’s story is a reminder that innovation isn't just about tech - it's about people, purpose, and positive impact. ?? AI Tip of the Week: Meet Gamma - your new favorite tool for turning ideas into stunning presentations in minutes. Fast, visual storytelling with zero design headaches. ?? Plus: Don’t miss this week’s incredible WITI events (Wed + Thurs) — from the Efficiency Lab to AI-Augmented Agile, Cybersecurity panels, and student-faculty collabs with WGU. There's something for everyone. ?? Read the full edition and get plugged in Maria Bartolome Winans Michelle Peluso Lisa DeLuca lisa.x Jiani Zhang Mike Sly Dr. Aditi Banerjee Samantha Geraci-Yee Jon Mell Obed Louissaint Kaveri Camire John Kelly Sandy Carter John Kelly WITI St. Louis Regional Network WITI India WITI Austin WITI Australia #AI #Innovation #Leadership #WITI #WomenInTech #HarrietGreen #GammaApp

?? Momentum Monday | March 24, 2025 This week at WITI is packed with purpose and progress—from innovation labs to AI think tanks, strategic career coaching, and powerful leadership conversations. We’re spotlighting Krunali Patel, WITI Hall of Famer and SVP & CIO at Texas Instruments, who’s transformed product innovation and continues to pave the way for inclusive leadership in tech. ?? This week’s featured sessions: ?? Beyond AI: Human Intelligence in Leadership ?? Momentum Matters: The Efficiency Lab ?? Women Leading the Cyber Charge ?? AI + Procurement, Agile, and more ?? WITI Membership Promo: Get 20% OFF with code WHM2025 + receive a FREE gift membership to share. Standard pricing goes up in April - don’t wait! View all events + offers at Cecelia Smith Bessie Gray Greg Delagi Scott Morrison Beena Ammanath Lisa DeLuca lisa.x selma svendsen Laura Niklason, MD, PhD Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D. Dr. Aditi Banerjee Melendy Lovett Wanda Gass WITI Chicago WITI Kansas City WITI Columbus Regional Network #WITI #MomentumMonday #KrunaliPatel #Leadership #Cybersecurity #Agile #AI #CareerGrowth #WomenInTech #WomensHistoryMonth

?? The Future of Leadership & AI ?? A Fireside Chat with Ray Leonard Jr???? & Divya Parekh MS, CPC, PCC, LL ?? Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | ?? 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Proudly hosted by WITI in collaboration with Ovationz, this exclusive event brings together two powerhouse voices to explore what it means to lead in an AI-driven world. ?? Ray Leonard Jr???? - Visionary entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Ovationz, and a motivational force in sports, business, and entertainment ?? Divya Parekh MS, CPC, PCC, LL - Globally recognized AI strategist and Thinkers50 Top Coach helping leaders thrive at the edge of innovation Together, they’ll dive into: ? What modern leadership looks like in an AI-powered world ? How platforms like Ovationz are transforming how we connect and collaborate ? Why AI strategy is now a core leadership skill ? How to build teams that are adaptable, resilient, and ready for what’s next This event is designed for CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to lead confidently in the age of AI and digital transformation. ?? Brought to you by WITI Empowering the future of leadership through meaningful conversations, cutting-edge insights, and a global community. ?? Register now at https://lnkd.in/gc2Cp2wV and tag someone who needs to be in the (virtual) room! Katie Smith Karl G. Schlegel III HOOMAN KHALILI Rich Tyrrell Roy Redd Nikki Woods Joan Lynch Joshua S. Lionel Max Pasamonte Janeen Uzzell Doug Erwin Anja ?ibert Aaron Ellis, Hs.D. Robert Gottlieb Robert VoccolaDoreen Marchetti Mark S. McNally Eva Cruz, PhD, MBA, FRM WITI Columbus Regional Network WITI Austin Nobody Studios #WITI #Ovationz #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #Innovation #LeadershipInTech #FiresideChat #ExecutiveLeadership #AIForBusiness #WomenInTech #RayLeonardJr #DivyaParekh

?? The Sunday Compass | March 23, 2025 This week at WITI , we celebrate Genevieve Bell, a visionary anthropologist and technologist who helped reshape Silicon Valley and now leads Australia's top university. "You have an obligation to make a better world." - Dr. Genevieve Bell Explore her incredible story, plus join us for a week packed with high-impact events - from AI Think Tanks to Cybersecurity panels, Leadership Labs, Career Coaching, and more. ?? Bonus: In honor of Women’s History Month, every new membership comes with 20% OFF (Code: WHM2025) + a free gift membership to share with someone who inspires you. ?? Read the full Sunday Compass & RSVP for events WITI Australia WITI Columbus Regional Network WITI Kansas City WITI Chicago WITI India WITI San Diego IEEE Intel Corporation Jane Lubchenco SpaceX #WITI #GenevieveBell #Leadership #AI #CareerGrowth #WomenInTech #TheSundayCompass #WomensHistoryMonth

?? AI-Augmented Agile: GenAI for Product Owners The future of product development is here, and Generative AI (GenAI) is changing the game for product owners. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll explore how AI-powered tools can accelerate innovation, enhance creativity, and streamline workflows - from ideation to prototyping and beyond. ?? What You’ll Learn: ? How GenAI is transforming Agile product development ? Practical ways to integrate AI into your product strategy ? Real-world applications to boost efficiency and speed to market ???? Featured Speaker: Mica Syjuco Mica is a global Agile leader, AI governance expert, and award-winning advocate for women in tech. As Global Agile Capability and Delivery Director at Avanade (a Microsoft & Accenture joint venture), she brings deep expertise in leading Agile, DevOps, and AI-driven product innovation at scale. Don’t miss this chance to gain actionable insights from one of the best in the field! ?? Date: March 27th, 2025 ?? Time: 4:00 PM t0 5:00 PM PT ?? Location: Virtual ??? Reserve your spot now! https://lnkd.in/g584j_EQ Jessica Taylor-Hostert, PMP Volonda Harris, PMP, MBA, MA, CSM (Agile Scrum), ITIL-ITSM, CSPO, LSSGB (Green Belt), COBIT5, DTM Jessica H. Dr. Casey LaFrance Carla Fair-Wright, PMP, CSM, SAFe, Prosci? Nimi B. Andrea Feinberg Melissa Murphy

WITI is hosting Women Leading the Cyber Charge: Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity. Make sure to attend it on March 27.

??? Tech Connect Europe: A WITI Networking Hour Join us on Thursday, March 27, 2025 for another inspiring session of Tech Connect Europe, WITI’s global networking hub designed for professionals across Europe, Africa, and Asia. ?? Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CET (Paris) 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM PT 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM ET Whether you’re a tech leader, innovator, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, this is your space to: ? Engage in conversations on the intersection of technology and human innovation ? Expand your international network ? Gain fresh insights from experts and fellow WITI members ?? This Week's Featured Hosts: ?? Anne Trager, CHPC, PCC – Human Potential Coach helping high-achievers thrive with clarity, ease, and purpose in today’s fast-paced world. ?? Fabrice Neuman – Tech Adviser & Journalist known for simplifying complex tech and empowering professionals to make smart digital decisions. Let’s come together to connect, collaborate, and grow across borders and industries. ?? European Commission IFC Europe LinkedIn News Europe #WITI #TechConnectEurope #Networking #Technology #Innovation #Leadership #GlobalCommunity