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VU Women in Tech Fall Speaker - Kate Zernike

On Sept. 11, VU Women in Tech hosted its fall speaker event with New York Times Reporter Kate Zernike in the Court Theatre. The event focused on the discrimination that women have faced within the scientific fields through the lens of Zernike’s book, The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science.

Villanova University

9/11/2024 9:30:00 PM

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VU Women in Tech Conference - 2019

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VU Women in Tech Conference - 2020

This year VU Women in Tech celebrate our 5th anniversary by exploring the progress made in the last five years and challenging ourselves to push more limits in the next five years. The agenda is filled with over 24 speakers and 12 breakout sessions covering topics from AI and analytics to ethics and leadership.

1/22/2022 6:49:47 AM

VU Women in Tech Conference - 2021

Women are leading and innovating with technology across Villanova’s campus and alumnae base. VU Women in Tech is the platform for us to share experiences, highlight opportunities for women in technology, and motivate those who hesitate.

1/22/2022 6:49:32 AM

VU Women in Tech Conference - 2022

7th Annual VU Women in Tech Conference Saturday, January 29th 9 am to 2 pm Highlighting quantum computing and other emerging technologies with 15 speakers, 6 breakout sessions, and 2 Keynotes Attend in person or virtually Keynote speaker, Special Agent Jessica Nye will share with us her journey from Villanova to the FBI and her experience working cyber-related matters such as computer intrusion, intellectual property rights, economic espionage and other investigative work.  Hear easy-to-understand terms of how quantum computing works and how we can expect the technology to change our future and disrupt various industries from artificial intelligence and medicine to logistics and finance, from Keynote speaker, Jessica Pointing. Gain Forward Momentum from April Walker, a Technology Evangelist at Microsoft, in a conversation about what skills are needed to succeed in tech, how Microsoft is transforming their culture to be more inclusive and a powerful force for good. Be inspired by a group of extraordinary women that are Changemakers in Tech as you hear about their journey and continued commitment to bring positive change to the tech space.

2/8/2022 1:42:00 PM

VU Women in Tech Conference - 2023

The 8th annual Villanova University Women in Tech Conference allowed attendees to learn about the limitless potential of data and technology and network with leaders in the field. The focus was on how technology can make the world more sustainable and equitable. During the conference, attendees were treated to two keynote presentations, followed by smaller breakout sessions that explored smart cities, visualizing change, monitoring fairness, reducing carbon footprint, and emerging ventures.

2/10/2023 9:37:57 PM

VU Women in Tech Conference - 2024

The conference discusses AI-powered applications, sports analytics, digital health, machine learning, and other emerging tech ventures. Throughout the day, ask questions, find new opportunities, and share your experiences. Together, we are building a more equitable and sustainable world using tech!

2/8/2024 4:48:00 PM

VU Women in Tech Conference - 2025

We celebrated our 10th VU Women in Tech Conference on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Over 160 attendees joined us in person at The Inn, and additional attendees joined virtually. We are thrilled to continue expanding our reach to a greater number of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Villanova year after year. The conference featured two keynote sessions, six breakout sessions, 15 speakers & \V/ Chocolates made in a 3D printed mold! At breakfast, keynote speaker Alana Hoskin, Global Audit and Chief Risk Officer at Nike, shared her inspiring life journey—from growing up in the Palisades to excelling as a student-athlete on the Villanova rowing team to the executive team at Nike. As a proud Villanova alumna, Alana reflected on how her time at the university prepared her for success, emphasizing key lessons such as differentiating yourself, embracing curiosity, and keeping doors open for unexpected career opportunities. She also highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance to unlock your full potential. Additionally, Alana shared her vision for using technology to help rebuild her hometown of the Palisades after the devastating wildfires. Later in the day, keynote speaker Christy Hansen, a Villanova graduate and former student-athlete, who now serves as the Artemis Deputy Mission Manager for NASA's Moon to Mars Program, shared her experience using tech & tech skills to train astronauts for spacewalks on the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope. She also discussed her more recent role, leading airborne science missions to study Earth's rapidly changing cryosphere at the North and South Poles. Hansen addressed the unique challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry, reflecting on how those experiences have shaped her into a resilient leader and mentor. She inspired the audience to embrace their own journeys—using their experiences, skills, and setbacks as powerful tools to carve their own paths to success. The conference featured 15 other speakers that are leading in tech across six breakout sessions. These sessions covered a diverse range of topics, including disability tech, the expanding capabilities of AI, neuroinclusion in the workplace, private equity & robotics and wearables for older adults. Throughout the day, speakers explored how we can build on the past to empower today and shape the future. We celebrated 10 years of VU Women in Tech with custom chocolates made by Aurora Grace Chocolates, student research poster presentations, and had fun networking. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our 10-year celebration so special!

6/23/2025 4:04:34 PM