Cultural Intelligence in Design: Understanding Global Audiences

Join a panel of trailblazing female design leaders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities in building an inclusive space where more women can thrive in leadership roles. This session will explore the realities of being a leader in design, from securing stakeholder buy-in to navigating the complexities of advocating for bold product changes. Gain valuable insights into the strategies these leaders use to influence decision-making, foster innovation, and create environments that empower the next generation of women in design. Whether you're aspiring to lead or already at the helm, this conversation will provide inspiration and actionable advice for every step of the journey.

As AI reshapes the tech landscape, product designers face new challenges and opportunities. This session explores how AI is transforming key design processes and the future of our profession. Learn how to leverage AI technologies to create innovative, user-centric designs while adapting to the evolving nature of product design. Join us to discover strategies for thriving in the AI era, turning potential disruptions into opportunities for growth and creativity.

This session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when transitioning between different sectors as a designer. Drawing on the speakers experience in corporate, freelance, and startup environments; key insights would be highlighted on how to adapt your design approach to different organizational cultures and business models. The session will also focus on strategies for gaining leadership buy-in, emphasizing the importance of communicating the value of design in driving business outcomes. Whether you're a designer looking to pivot your career or a leader seeking to better integrate design into your company’s strategy, this session will provide actionable takeaways for success.

In 2023, scammers stole over $1 trillion from victims, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. Given the digital economy we all live in and increasing sophistication of technology, both consumers and businesses are under increasing threat from bad actors who conveniently hide behind their screens, leverage Gen AI to dupe us into giving away our money. This session provides an engaging, digestible narrative of how online fraud came about, how it evolved over the years, what kind of tools tech companies are deploying against them, and what we all can do to protect ourselves. This is also an exciting field to go into for those who are interested in analytics, AI, technology development, and trust-building design.