| Opening Remarks & Event Overview | Welcome by GDG Ahlen
Introduction to the global theme "Redefine Possible" 🌍
Overview of the day’s agenda and activities |
| 🌍 Speaker Ayse Ayyuce Demirbas : Vision Language Models in Healthcare | In this presentation, I am going to talk about the state-of-the-art techniques for Vision Language Models in Healthcare.
I am going to delve into details of different models and their usage in the medical domain, including PaliGemma 2, RaDialog, Flamingo-CXR, SERPENT-VLM, MedSAM2, Grounding DINO, LLaVA-Med, and LViT. |
| 💻 Speaker Leslie Murdock : Empower Your Future: Building Your AI-Powered Digital Twin | Imagine having a digital version of yourself—an AI-powered digital twin—that amplifies your potential, streamlines decision-making, and redefines how you lead and work. In this session, we’ll explore the groundbreaking concept of creating customized digital twins, designed to empower women to take control of their professional and personal growth like never before.
A digital twin isn’t just a virtual assistant—it’s a dynamic, AI-driven companion tailored to your unique goals, learning from your habits and adapting to your evolving needs. From automating mundane tasks to offering strategic insights and simulating decision outcomes, a digital twin becomes an invaluable tool for smarter leadership and innovation.
Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will show you how to create your own digital twin using today’s accessible AI tools. We'll delve into its applications in leadership, productivity, and overcoming systemic challenges, illustrating how AI can help women leaders rise above barriers and embrace new possibilities.
Aligned with the "Redefine Possible" theme, this talk demonstrates how digital twins can break boundaries and empower women to lead with confidence and creativity. Attendees will leave inspired, equipped with the knowledge to begin their digital twin journey, and ready to transform how they approach their careers, organizations, and futures.
Take the first step in designing a future where your digital twin works alongside you, helping you achieve what you once thought was impossible. |
| 🎤 Speaker Yasmine Mouheti : AI Agents, Agentic AI, and Crew AI: Understanding and Building Intelligent Systems | This talk will cover the fundamentals of AI agents, how to create them, and the differences between AI agents, agentic AI, and crew AI. We’ll explore their unique characteristics and how they are used in real-world applications |
| 🔥 Speaker Rianat Abbas : Creating Effective Prompts: Best Practices, and How to Get the Most Out of Your LLM | Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how we interact with technology, offering vast capabilities to process complex instructions, analyze extensive documents, and hold meaningful conversations. But how do you tap into this power to generate relevant, compelling content and actionable insights? The answer lies in prompt engineering—the art and science of crafting precise instructions for Generative AI (GenAI) tools to deliver optimal outcomes.
Think of prompting as a dialogue with a highly capable digital assistant. Achieving your desired results requires clear, specific, and context-aware instructions. This session will explore how understanding the strengths and limitations of AI empowers users to create accurate, efficient, and effective content. Whether you're drafting, editing, summarizing, or outlining, your results with GenAI depend on the quality of your prompts.
Attendees will learn practical tips for designing better prompts that cater to both technical and non-technical audiences. We'll provide real-world examples to illustrate how applying these best practices can lead to significant improvements in output quality, whether you’re developing technical documentation, generating marketing content, or brainstorming creative ideas.
Join us to gain a deeper understanding of LLMs, boost your productivity, and leave equipped with actionable techniques to harness the full potential of GenAI—no matter the task or audience. |
| 🌍 Speaker Loise Mwarangu : Making International Impact from a Small City in Africa: Becoming the Mentor I Never Had | From Kenya to the global stage, my tech journey has been a real rollercoaster—navigating challenges without mentors and pushing boundaries with limited resources.
I will share how I turned obstacles into opportunities, landed at international AI governance tables, and became the mentor I once needed while learning from my mistakes.
I aim to inspire you to find ways to create change right from where you are. |
| 🌟 Speaker Naomi Latini Wolfe : Lift As We Rise: Women Championing Women in Tech | Lift As We Rise: Women Championing Women in Tech," is designed to empower women in the tech industry by fostering a culture of mutual support and collective action. This session will draw on sociological insights and inclusive practices to explore how women can actively support one another's growth and leadership. The main message emphasizes that women can create more equitable environments and overcome systemic biases through unity and allyship.
The session will highlight the importance of mentorship and offer tips for finding and being an effective mentor. It will discuss how sponsorship can help women proactively advocate for each other's advancement through promotions and project opportunities. The session will emphasize the need for building strong, supportive networks where women feel safe sharing experiences and offering support. Strategies for overcoming internalized biases and presenting a united front against external prejudices will also be explored.
Led by an experienced sociologist and Women Techmakers Ambassador, this talk offers actionable strategies and real-world examples of women's support in the tech industry. It emphasizes intersectionality, highlighting the unique challenges faced by women from diverse backgrounds. By acknowledging these challenges, we can better support one another. The session will also encourage the use of digital tools to connect and amplify women's voices, showcasing innovative ways to leverage technology for empowerment.
Participants will leave with a deeper sense of collective power and practical strategies to elevate themselves and other women within the tech field. The talk aims to inspire a sense of community and shared responsibility, leading to positive, systemic changes and a more equitable future for women in tech. This session directly connects to the theme by promoting active support among women in the tech industry and aiming to create an environment where everyone can rise together. |
| 🎙️ Speaker Anisat Ahmed : Building an Accessible Web from the Ground Up: Essential Practices for Inclusive Design | Imagine a web where everyone, no matter their abilities, can easily interact with your content. Accessibility is not just an extra feature—it’s a key part of creating a web that works for everyone. In this talk, we’ll explore how to make accessibility an integral part of your development process from the very beginning. We’ll look at why accessibility is important and how to build it into every step of your web design and development. You’ll learn practical strategies to ensure your websites and applications are inclusive, user-friendly, and meet accessibility standards.
The session will cover the essential principles of accessible web design and development. We’ll discuss effective ways to integrate accessibility throughout your projects, from planning to coding. You’ll also discover tools and resources that can help you build accessible web applications. Along the way, we’ll highlight common accessibility mistakes and share tips on how to avoid them.
By the end of the talk, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to make accessibility a core part of your development process. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just starting out, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to create digital experiences that are accessible to everyone. You’ll leave with actionable steps to apply right away and be inspired to advocate for accessibility within your team and organization. |
| 🎤 Speaker Eisha Tir Raazia : Build and deploy your first portfolio website | Want to create an online presence that stands out? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to design, build, and deploy your first portfolio website using modern web development tools. No prior experience is required—bring your ideas, and we'll turn them into a live website!
In This Workshop, You Will Learn:
✅ The essentials of a great portfolio website
✅ How to set up your project with No/Minimal Code.
✅ Hosting & deployment options
✅ Tips for showcasing your skills effectively |
