Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Ashwaq Alshathri

Publicis Sapient

GVP General Management

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Ashwaq is the Managing Director of Publicis Sapient in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She holds a first-class honor degree in computer science and began her career in 2007 at the Saudi American Bank, eventually overseeing all female-centric branches in the Kingdom. Her leadership prowess was further demonstrated at Oracle and in a groundbreaking role at Microsoft, Ashwaq became the first Saudi woman to lead the Saudi central government, spearheading strategic initiatives and fostering innovation in the digital realm. As the Managing Director in KSA, her key goals revolve around driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and creating value for stakeholders. Beyond that, she is dedicated to actively contributing to Saudi Arabia's vision of leading and shaping the future of digital transformation in the region. Passionate about personal growth, Ashwaq’s leadership is not just about achieving goals but inspiring others to dream more, learn more, and become more. She is dedicated to turning ambitious visions into reality, making a lasting impact on the digital landscape of Saudi Arabia.

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Plenary
Oct 23, 2024
8:35 AM9:10 AM
Online

Unity without uniformity: How can tech and AI champion diversity?

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As AI and smart algorithms advance, concerns about gender equality and diverse representation are mounting. Biases can reinforce harmful narratives and limit diverse perspectives in tech. Championing diversity in tech is critical. A diverse team brings varied viewpoints essential to developing inclusive and innovative technologies. By embracing diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and perspectives in the workforce, we can foster innovations that not only promote critical thinking and dialogue, but also make sure the tech sector becomes a true vector of inclusion.
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