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The AI Leadership EdgeSkills That Set You Apart

An evening with World Leaders in Data & AI and Women in Technology on what it really takes to thrive, and lead, in an AI-driven workplace.

Date
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time
4:00 – 7:00 PM ET
Venue
Long Island City, Queens
At The Estée Lauder Companies · full address in your confirmation email
Format
Keynote, fireside chat & networking
In person · limited capacity
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About the event

AI is reshaping how we work and how we lead, and the conversation is shifting from “will it take my job?” to “how do I stay ahead of it?”

Join World Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) and Women in Technology (WiT) for an evening conversation on what it really takes to thrive in an AI-driven workplace. Rather than dwelling on the hype or the anxiety around automation, we’ll dig into what actually matters: which skills set you apart right now, how to position yourself for growth as roles evolve, and why human connection, not just technical fluency, is becoming the real differentiator.

The evening opens with a keynote from WLDA’s Founder, Asha Saxena, followed by a fireside chat with Gigi Green Branch, Chief Data Analytics Officer at PCAOB, Sowmya Gottipati, CIO at Estée Lauder, and cross-industry leaders on how organizations are navigating AI adoption, and what it means for your career trajectory.

Come network with peers from Estée Lauder and the WLDA community, hear real talk from leaders who’ve been in the room where these decisions get made, and leave with a few concrete ideas you can act on Monday morning.

Light bites and drinks provided. Space is limited, RSVP early to save your spot.

You don’t want to miss this. In the age of AI, the biggest draw is still human connection.

Speakers
Gigi Green BranchFireside chatGigi Green BranchChief Data Analytics Officer, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) LinkedIn
Sowmya GottipatiFireside chatSowmya GottipatiSVP & CIO, The Estée Lauder Companies LinkedIn
Asha SaxenaKeynoteAsha SaxenaFounder & CEO, World Leaders in Data & AI LinkedIn
Agenda

The evening at a glance

Doors open at 4:00 PM. Come early, stay late: the conversation keeps going over drinks.

  1. 01
    Arrive & connectCheck in at The Hub, grab a drink and meet fellow leaders.
  2. 02
    Opening keynoteAsha Saxena, Founder & CEO of WLDA, on the skills that set you apart.
  3. 03
    Fireside chatGigi Green Branch, Chief Data Analytics Officer at PCAOB, and Sowmya Gottipati, CIO at Estée Lauder, with cross-industry leaders on AI adoption and careers.
  4. 04
    Networking receptionLight bites, drinks and conversations worth continuing.

Space is limited. Register and you’ll immediately receive a confirmation email with the full address and event details.

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