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

Before joining Google she held a range of positions in the public and third sectors. Dona was VP International Business Development of a multinational renewable energy company developing solar fields in emerging markets prior to her Parliament work.

Dona holds a B.A in Communication and Human Services Magna Cum Laude, as well as an M.A. in Government.

Women in Tech® 100 Top Speakers 2023

Élisabeth Moreno has spent most of her professional career in business. In 1990, she cofounded a company specialising in thermal rehabilitation that she managed for seven years before making a shift and joining France Télécom to manage the SME-SMI division for the southern region of Paris. In 2000, she joined the Dell group where, for twelve years, she held successive positions until she became commercial director in charge of strategic accounts for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Following on from this experience, she joined the Lenovo Group in 2012, where she was responsible for key accounts in southern Europe before extending this responsibility to cover the Europe, Middle East and Africa region in 2015. A year later, she was appointed Chairman and CEO of the French subsidiary of the IT group. As a socially-conscious woman, she also invests her time in associations focusing on education, inclusion and professional diversity.

On 6 July 2020, she was appointed by the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, as minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities, reporting to the Prime Minister.

Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023

Women in Tech® 100 Top Speakers 2023

A result-driven expert, passionate about sustainability and human capital development, with extensive project management experience and a proven track record in driving consulting mandates, research projects and education initiatives, with a number of UAE government departments and international organisations.

Team player committed to success, with the ability to influence, motivate, lead, and create buy-in with senior stakeholders in pursuit of continuous and sustainable business development.

Holds a Ph.D. in Business Management specialised in Destination Competitiveness in addition to an MBA, a Law degree and a Tourism Management degree.

Women in Tech® 100 Top Speakers 2023

Women in Tech® 100 Top Speakers 2023

Her distinctive strength lies in the harmonious combination of skills cultivated throughout her career, contributing significantly to the consistent growth and results achieved by the companies and individuals she collaborates with. Looking ahead, Suraya aspires to progress into senior executive roles, aiming to acquire diverse experiences in industries she is passionate about developing.