We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world and it’s normal to experience feelings of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety both at work and in life. The current environment requires us to change our habits and find new, science-based tools to better deal with change and uncertainty.

Studies show that a sustained mindfulness practice (neural training) can produce measurable changes in the brain to better manage stress, prevent burnout, strengthen resilience and cultivate emotional intelligence.

Mindfulness can help us develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion to skillfully navigate business challenges and difficult emotions. Through formal and informal mindfulness practices we can develop the mental and emotional skills to better adapt, thrive, and stay connected regardless of external circumstances.

In this transformative 90-minute Masterclass, you’ll explore how neuroscience and mindfulness come together to strengthen core human-centered leadership skills, including:

• A grounded understanding of mindfulness and the neuroscience that informs it
• Insight into how the brain responds to the negative effects of stress and burnout
• Guided experiential practices you can begin using immediately to increase clarity, focus, resilience, and overall wellbeing in daily life

What if everything you’ve been told about money, specifically,  saving, security, even success, is a lie?

For too long, the world of investing has been wrapped in jargon, gatekeeping, and fear. But here’s the truth: building wealth isn’t about picking the right stock.  It’s about picking yourself.

Join Andy Gupta, former Wall Street insider turned global investing mentor and founder of the Women Winning at Investing Expedition, for a 90-minute Masterclass designed for women ready to move from watching to actively building their financial freedom, without the overwhelm.

In this can’t-miss session, you’ll discover:

• The biggest myths keeping smart women from building fabulous wealth (and how to break them)
• The Ice Cream Sundae. A delightfully simple way to build your first diversified investment portfolio.
• The 3-step roadmap to grow your money with clarity, not chaos
• The real “Cost of Waiting One Year” and why your future self is begging you to start now
• A mindset shift from fear and confusion to confidence and calm

You’ll laugh, you’ll probably gasp (“Wait! That’s how Wall Street really works?!”), and you’ll walk away with a clear, personal action plan. No jargon, no judgment, no BS.
Because wealth isn’t for “other people.” It’s for you and it starts today!
This is not financial advice. It’s a financial awakening.

This hands-on Masterclass is designed to break the belief that technology is reserved for experts. Together, we’ll challenge the narratives of “I’m not technical”, AI hallucinations, and code overwhelm by learning how to build real working applications. Across three guided mini-sessions, you’ll learn how to:

Master Claude Code in 30 Minutes
Gain practical tips to transform how you build with AI. Whether you’re prototyping an app or shipping production code, you’ll learn how to collaborate effectively with Claude to accelerate development and ship faster than ever.
Led by Shuchi Agarwal, a technology leader who has built and led globally distributed engineering teams delivering scalable, secure systems.

Detect Hallucinations While Building Your Applications with AI

Hallucinations occur when a large language model confidently generates information that is false or unsupported, creating risks ranging from misinformation and safety concerns to reputational harm and erosion of user trust.  Because these responses sound authoritative, the errors are particularly hard to catch.
In this session, we explore tools and techniques to detect hallucinations, improve data accuracy, and prevent business logic errors in AI-assisted development.          You’ll learn methodologies ranging from automated multi-dataset comparison to advanced pattern detection that exposes contradictions in AI output.
Led by Sowmya Manjanatha, an engineering leader skilled at balancing innovation with business strategy and driving high-performing teams.

Vibe Coding for Fintech: From Idea to Proof of Concept

Learn how to transform fintech ideas into working prototypes. No coding experience required. This session bridges creativity and practicality, showing how AI can empower anyone to bring an idea to life.
Led by Sharon Ben Hayon, a SaaS and fintech engineering leader passionate about combining AI and engineering to create intuitive, practical solutions. This session is about access, experimentation, and agency, because shaping the future of fintech shouldn’t be limited to engineers.

Creating Value through Board Service is an invitation only session designed to empower sitting and aspiring board directors to identify how they contribute to value creation from the boardroom in a disrupted world. This session brings together directors and c-suite technology leaders to identify ways individuals can contribute to sustainable value creation, leveraging various skillsets and experiences in the boardroom. This session will go beyond basic board resume building, focusing on what boards are looking for, and how individuals can translate their expertise to meet evolving board needs.

First, there will be a high-impact panel sharing experiences of fintech executives’ path to and experience in the boardroom as well as c-suite executives’ interactions with their boards. The discussion will focus on identifying how directors support value creation, manage risk in times of disruption, and leverage experiences to deliver fresh perspectives and transferable best practices across different industries.

Next, attendees will participate in interactive tabletop exercises and case studies, designed to foster hands-on learning and collaboration. These sessions will be facilitated by experienced board leaders and will encourage participants to apply concepts in real-world scenarios, enhancing their understanding of boardroom value and risk.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize actionable insights on optimizing board seat searches
• Explain how to translate operational experience into boardroom impact
• Understand the evolving landscape of board liability and risk