In this session, you will learn how to create real and cool music using Python code. This session will require you to follow along and code alongside me as we explore the different ways to create a beat, song, and rhythm. Not musically talented? No problem! Neither am I, and I've been able to come up with some really fun songs. Don't know Python? Also, not a problem! We start with the basics. Hope to see you in my session!

With the customer preferences that are changing, the industries are adopting newer methods to match the pace of changing demands. Banking is digitizing as the word spreads. There is evident incorporation of operational process flows with artificial intelligence, robotics, and other machine assistance.Technology and the fourth industrial revolution have penetrated its way into many sectors. This technology is now reconstructing social skills and the workforce. Not only limiting the existence of a changing workforce, but the use of artificial intelligence is very evident in the banking sector. Artificial intelligence applications are not just modernizing the banking sector but the entire world as we know of. Read more about the top artificial intelligence applications.

Automating NLP/ML/ AI and defining kpis for commercial success is problematic for many organizations. This session presents a project methodology that was executed as part of a holistic approach in operationalizing NLP. We describe the challenge/opportunity, data science and analytic approach, technology framework and share the impact and outcome on e-commerce.

The tech + mental health session will focus on how technology can enable access to quality mental healthcare.

Bots, Drones, Robo-Shoppers, Super AI, AV (autonomous vehicles)..: automation in every industry has taken a revolutionary pace in AI adoption in the last five years. In the race to innovate AI solutions, grounding ourselves in humaneness and empathy is imperative for our co-existence with machines. Potential benefits of AI might be boosting efficiency in healthcare, military, ecommerce, aviation, entertainment, education…the list goes on, but it is high time to act responsible! What is responsible AI? – Responsible AI=Empathy!

The new era of connected commerce is powered by data. Data has alerted us that consumers demand brand purpose, convenience and speed. Data makes consumers human and enables brands to fulfill promises. Learn what matters to today's consumer and how you can help companies you work with meet those needs.

In this session, we'll explore the interaction of tech and activism specifically through the lens of website design and development. See how Teal media works with their clients in the social impact space to drive users to take action online for causes they care about.

Security, Software, Product, and Operations Engineering all have similar career ladders. To craft your 5 year and 10 year goals, you will need to understand how the career ladder works and what are the role expectations as you move up. This talk will cover how you can stay a vital part of any organization as an engineer and continue challenging yourself.

During this session, Madhavi, Annika and Ally from the Capgemini Invent Beauty Consulting team will share how digital and technology trends have impacted the Beauty and Skincare market through firsthand experience helping their clients, some of the most iconic brands in the space – Kiehl's, Maybelline, Kylie Cosmetics, Lancôme, Urban Decay, IT Cosmetics. In addition, we'll share what this means for young pre-professionals like yourselves who may be curious about current and future opportunities in the Beauty and Skincare job market. If you have an existing interest in beauty or skincare, come ready to share about your favorite products, influencers, and hacks. If you're new to Beauty and Skincare but curious to learn more, come ready to listen and enjoy!

Join Expedia Group on a journey through time on how technology has helped revolutionize the travel industry and where it will go next! In this breakout session we will explore designing RESTful APIs that scale across travel products.

There is an ever-evolving need for new ideas about sustainable development in a world of constantly shifting biophysical and social realities. This is especially pertinent in coastal land and seascapes: spaces where a myriad of societal activities and productive and dynamic natural systems co-exist. Catching a Wave engages both artists and scientists in harnessing technology and generating collaborative pathways for sustainability action. and further the evolution of a model for collaboration by identifying challenges to integration

Ananya is the founder and CEO of FullCircle, a startup built for GenZ, by GenZ. If you want to have a fun time hearing about how cockroaches got Ananya a meeting with the President of India- or about her crazy career being awarded by the Swiss government and The British Royal family, or her story behind starting FullCircle- come chat with her during this session! Her startup, FullCircle is solving the loneliness problem for our generation using technology. For more info on her, check out her Linkedin profile, or this Forbes article about her.

Explore opportunities with the US government and the integral nature of tech in both our defense and intelligence community. COL Candice E. Frost will speak with you about opportunities to receive scholarships and paid internships with the United States Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.

Curious about how art and code intersect? Join Lailah from Hack Club to learn about computational creativity and complete a mini-project.

In this session, Leslee Cohen will open your eyes to the many ways that your interest and skills relating to technology can be used in the practice of law.

This session will facilitate a discussion surrounding current technologies that prevent environmental catastrophe on a daily basis and upcoming technologies that may play a huge role in the preservation of our planet. Join in to see how you can get involved!

When it comes to working in technology, the why behind what you do matters. Being able to connect to your audience, understand what their challenges are, and tell a compelling story that can help to solve those problems are key to being successful in any industry! In this workshop, we will take topics of your choice and build a why behind what you are "selling".

Franziska Trautmann, Co-founder and CEO of Glass Half Full, will dive into her journey starting a recycling business while in college. She will touch on everything from how she fundraised to her daily life as a young CEO

"Inspired by the philosophy, "The art challenges technology, and the technology inspires art", our team at Disney approaches animation with the same goal: allow the tech and story to shape each other. Our "Baymax Dreams'' shorts leverage cutting-edge computing technology to advance animation production practices. Join the team as they explore using game engines to push the boundaries of the animation storytelling process."

Bio coming soon!

Ms Ramona Ratiu- MS, CISM, CISA, GSTRT, ITRF and current President of the ISACA Chicago Chapter will provide insights into her leadership style based on trust and sense, and her approach that encourages relationship between people despite their differences of opinion. She unveils the power of self- awareness and self- confidence, and how her efforts led to being selected as the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Chapter Leader Award. Under her leadership, the ISACA Chicago chapter won the first two globally recognized awards.

Engage with Yolanda Rabun, a Technology Lawyer, Actor and Singer, in fun interactive exercises that can help any person understand, hear, and control their voices to speak with great power, range and excellent tone. You can deliver appropriate messages with great feeling and depth through melody, mindset, and motion!

Please join IMC Trading for an interactive info session with several of our talented Traders and Engineers. You will have the opportunity to learn about what a career looks like within the Trading Industry, the different types of roles we offer, how IMC stands apart from other companies, and how to stand out in our competitive recruiting process. There will also be time for Q&A so you can ask our panelists more in-depth questions about life at IMC. We can't wait to meet you!

In this career development roundtable, women from across the Department of Energy will share their career pathways, what their day-to-day routine looks like, and offer words of wisdom for working in STEM/cyber/tech for the federal government. The candid discussion will also touch on what it is like to be a woman working in this field and encourages open dialogue about how to break barriers and encourage future generations to join their ranks!

This is the complete guide to an elevator pitch — learn the elements, how to apply it, hear examples, and get ready to make your own first draft!

It's NEVER too early to start developing your networks to expand your horizons! But how do you do that? Why should you do that? Please join this session to learn more about the power of mentors in your life and much more!

You are more than your numbers! In this hands-on session, you learn about what colleges are looking for in the application essay and learn strategies to stand out.

You've heard LinkedIn is important, but is it actually? LinkedIn has actually been around longer than Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram and it's more relevant than ever! Discover how to get the most from your LinkedIn profile from finding a job, a network connection to building your brand. LinkedIn is one of the most important parts of being a full-fledged professional no matter your location, age or profession.

In this session, we will be empowering attendees to create professional resumes that highlight their skillsets, demonstrate personality through different resume styles, and introduce tools to make designing your resume simple and easy. Guest speakers Melissa and Clarissa are IBMers with diverse backgrounds, many versions of their resumes, and can't wait to share fun tips and tricks on bringing the professionalism to paper!

Meet 1-on-1 with a professional and get feedback on your interviewing skills, and/or your resume!

Get a chance to fully immerse yourself in the GirlCon Community with a session to meet GirlCon attendees from across the world. Connect with them, share information, learn about new opportunities, and make new friends!

These are all of our professional development sessions for this year! We hope you find some that peak your interests and look forward to seeing you soon:)