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Keynote Speaking
World Trade Organization (WTO), Switzerland
Sandy was invited to speak at the opening panel of the WTO's first AI Conference in Geneva. She shared insights on how AI is reshaping global trade, empowering SMEs, and driving industrial innovation—all while addressing the risks and ethical challenges it presents. She spoke alongside speakers from Tencent Cloud, Google, the French Ambassador and The Commonwealth. Highlights include how AI can lower trade costs, enable small businesses to overcome export barriers, and unlock global markets.
Davos World Women Agenda, Switzerland
During the World Economic Forum at Davos 2024, Sandy shared insights about the importance of promoting diversity in the tech industry, particularly how women can help achieve sustainability. With women being underrepresented in this field, it's crucial that companies create a more inclusive and innovative industry by co-creating products and services with women. Statistics on increment in profit, sales and equity when women are on boards were shared.
Australia-ASEAN Business Summit, Australia
Sandy spoke on "Digital Transformation and Innovation” at the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum in Sydney where she discussed key trends shaping the ASEAN-Australian digital economy. With fellow panelists, she highlighted the rapid growth and evolving digital landscape in ASEAN, key innovation and capabilities needed to power green transition, and how Australia could work with our ASEAN counterparts to overcome these challenges and expand new, sustainable value in the region.
Harvard Leadership Summit, Munich Germany
Insights were shared in a room with nearly 300 global leaders and executives on "Cross-Cultural Negotiation" highlighting the key difference between the West and East in negotiation. Top tips on verbal and non-verbal communication, non-task exchanges, and trust building were also shared to navigate cultural challenges and find mutually beneficial partnership.
Commission of Status on Women (CSW), United Nations, New York, USA
The significance of economic empowerment for women was emphasised during the week at the CSW in New York. She highlighted that it is crucial for women to have access to financial resources and opportunities to achieve their full potential. By empowering women economically, a more equitable and prosperous society for all can be created
Special Olympics Fundraising Event, Perth, Australia
Valuable insights shared on leadership during Special Olympics fundraising event on International Women's Day. Experiences from fellow panelists - former Olympian and Chair of Mining Chamber of Commerce were inspiring and empowering, encouraging women to take charge and make a difference in their communities.