Women in Tech® 100 Top Speakers 2023

Under Ayumi’s leadership, Women in Tech® Global operates on four pillars: education, business, digital inclusion, and advocacy. Through education, the organization equips women with the skills to excel in STEAM careers. They foster a supportive environment for women entrepreneurs and leaders through business initiatives. Digital inclusion ensures no woman or girl is left behind in the digital era, and advocacy drives systemic change by challenging gender biases in the tech industry.

Ayumi’s dedication to women empowerment and technology has earned her the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, the President of France. Women in Tech® Global has also signed a partnership with UN Women and is part of the Edisson Alliance of the Economic Forum.

Born in Brazil to a Brazilian mother and Japanese father, Ayumi’s diverse upbringing shaped her beliefs. Moving to South Africa during apartheid, she witnessed injustices and discrimination, fueling her desire to challenge oppressive norms based on gender and race.

In 2008, Ayumi transformed her life by learning to code through self-teaching. This newfound digital skill not only improved her personal life but also led her to create her first company. In 2018, she founded Women in Tech® Global, impacting the lives of women and girls worldwide.

As an international expert in women empowerment, Ayumi speaks at global events, including PauseFest, TEDx Ist, UFM Business Forum, GMI Summit, and LEAP. She inspires audiences to challenge the status quo and embrace diversity in the tech world.

Ayumi Moore Aoki’s dedication to empowering women and girls in STEAM fields has ignited a global movement. Through Women in Tech® Global, she redefines norms, breaks down barriers, and creates an inclusive tech industry for future generations.

Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023

Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023

Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023

Melissa Slaymaker has a real passion for technology, empowering women and for connecting people. Melissa is the Talent Hub Director for Women in Tech Global and volunteers for Women in Tech Global Movement, as the Regional Director for Africa. Women in Tech a registered Non-profit Company, on a mission to empower 5 million women and girls in STEAM by 2030. She has worked in technology from an Executive Search and Recruitment perspective for over 15 years across Europe and Africa connecting people to Technology and Leadership roles.

Melissa is a Speaker, Moderator and Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. She helps to empower women by connecting them to opportunities such as better jobs, access to better education, mentorship programs and a network of support. She also co- designed the THIS IS ME program, which is a 4-months soft skills and job-readiness program currently being delivered to corporate companies in South Africa.

She has a BSc Degree in Psychology, Genetics and Physiology from the University of Stellenbosch, a postgrad MDP (Management Development Program) certificate from the University of Witwatersrand, a postgrad certificate in Business Management from the European Business University in Luxembourg – where she is also currently studying the Fundamentals of Blockchain and AI.

Melissa is also the Co-Founder for NFTy-art, a start-up that helps educate and demystify the world of Web3, the Metaverse and NFT’s, helping African Artist to create a passive income stream through their NFT’s (nfty-art.com). 

Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023

Nadia holds the position of Board Member and Chief Strategy Officer at Women-in-Tech™️, where her responsibilities include overseeing the organization’s expansion, partnerships, and the development of educational programs focused on Web 3 and STEM. Through these initiatives, she actively works towards closing the gender gap and promoting greater female representation in these fields.

Additional to her role at Women-in-Tech™️, Nadia serves as the Director of the Academy at the Cardano Foundation, where she is dedicated to promoting blockchain adoption through education. She accomplishes this by building and implementing the strategy for the foundation’s overall education offering which includes the development of certified courses that focus on the advancements of current financial and social systems.

Nadia’s venture background and commitment to addressing gender disparities in finance are carried out in her position as Partner at Seed South Capital, an early-stage investment firm based in South Africa. The firm specialises in commercializing intellectual property and de-risking opportunities for later-stage investors, aligning with Nadia’s goal of bridging the financial gap for women in venture. As an angel investor herself, Nadia actively engages in the Venture Ecosystem in her role as the Steering Committee member for the 2022 Female Angel Network in Dubai, her current location. Through these engagements, she actively contributes to empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting gender diversity in investment opportunities.

Overall, Nadia’s diverse roles reflect her dedication to driving growth, fostering change, and empowering women within the STEM, education, and finance. Her efforts have a profound impact on breaking barriers and creating inclusive environments in these industries.

Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023

Stéphanie is a High Impact Technology Catalyst, and the CEO & Founder of WE IMPACT.WORLD. Stéphanie is a member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network, and sits on the Advisory Board of several startups, and both the Metaverse Fashion Council and the French Circular Fashion Federation.

She was recently awarded as 2022 Top 100 Women of the Future, and has been invited to join the 100 Davos Women for the 2023 World Economic Forum. With over 25 years of experience in the Business, Digital & Tech Transformation, she has built a solid experience, and deep knowledge working in major corporate groups, and founded several startups.

In 2020, she founded We Impact.World to support organizations in building Net-Zero Businesses, and accelerating their Scope 3 Sustainability Transformation leveraging Data, Digital, Tech, and Innovation. In 2021, she introduced during a TEDx talk, the Impact Hacking Model.

Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023

Yuki, the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Rinne™, stands at the forefront of a purpose-driven tech start-up that specializes in providing blockchain solutions aligned with ESG and SDG goals. Her commitment to making a genuine impact through innovation and emerging technologies is evident in the company’s mission.

Yuki’s strong belief in Empowering Women in Technology has propelled them into an exciting new role as the Regional Director for the APAC region of the Women in Tech Global movement. As an Official Signatory of Women Empowerment Principles (UNWomen), she actively supports guidelines and frameworks aimed at addressing gender inequality.

With a firm conviction that it is never too late to instigate positive change at any stage of life, she encourages individuals to explore their unique skillsets and discover their IKIGAI (Purpose of life). She emphasizes the transformative potential of technology to amplify impact across work and life.