Women in Tech
Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Career insights and real-world strategies from the front lines
Join us for a candid roundtable with women who’ve built successful careers in tech. In this session, they’ll share the pivotal decisions that shaped their paths, the unexpected detours, and what they’d do differently. Panelists talk honestly about what it actually takes to navigate the industry: from the moments and people that shaped their thinking to the challenges that don’t get discussed enough and the advice they wish they’d had sooner. This event is meant to be a real conversation about building a career with intention, and what that looks like in practice.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
- Navigate pivotal career moments with confidence and strategic intent
- Gain insight into systemic challenges and how successful women manage them
- Use real-world strategies shared by the panelists to tackle current workplace challenges
This live event is for you because...
- You’re just starting out in your tech career and want to build a solid foundation based on the wisdom of other women’s experiences.
- You’re transitioning into tech from another industry or pivoting into a new role and want to hear how other women have successfully navigated the male-dominated tech industry.
- You’re a seasoned tech professional who wants to better support and elevate women in your organization.
Prerequisites
- Come with your questions
- Have a pen and paper handy to capture notes, insights, and inspiration
Recommended follow-up:
- Read Women in Tech (book)
- Read Crushing the IT Gender Bias (book)
- Read Women of Color in Tech (book)
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:00am PT / 8:00am ET
- Interactive discussion and Q&A (90 minutes)
Your Hosts and Guests
Sujatha Das
Sujatha Das is the global head of learning and organizational development for Tavant, an IT products and services and consulting firm. A lifelong learner with almost 30 years of experience working in strategic and tactical leadership and training and organizational learning, she has conceptualized, designed, and delivered many leadership programs, workshops, and webinars and is adept at helping people thrive during disruption and uncertainty.
Helen Marshall
Helen Marshall is Tech Academy lead for Booking.com, focusing on delivering high value, high impact work. Previously, she was chief learning officer at a Times Top 50 Fastest Growing Tech Company and founded the WomenIn community, with more than 1,200 members working across L&D, HR, and People spaces.
Noha Shafik
Noha Shafik is an entrepreneur, leadership coach, and head of technology at Bol, the Netherlands’ largest e-commerce platform. With nearly 20 years of leadership experience across telecom, banking, retail, and e-commerce, Noha is recognized for driving transformation, innovation, and authentic leadership. She’s the founder of the Lighthouse Framework, a coaching and mentorship methodology that helps individuals and leaders discover their values and purpose. Noha also teaches executive programs at global universities, serves on steering committees and advisory boards shaping the future of education, and speaks at international forums. A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology, she empowers organizations and people to grow with impact and purpose.