of companies are run by women in the USA Fortune 100 list.
of all conference speakers across the world are male.
were female featured speakers at 18 major tech conferences in 2018.
said they were more likely to attend a tech conference that features female speakers.
Denise M. Kipnis Morris heads ChangeFlow Consulting, a global organization development consultancy that specializes in transformational change, and inclusion. Known for organizational puzzle-solving and big-picture thinking, her areas of expertise include: organization design, change management, culture, communication, and project management. Denise has led change projects across various sectors and countries; her clients include multinationals as well as SMEs, not-for-profits, and government agencies.
She believes in co-creating culture-specific solutions with people in the organization: developing new or existing capabilities by transferring knowledge and skills, leveraging employee leadership and participation, and fostering diversity and inclusion to build trustful working relationships. With a background in operations and project management, she focuses on practical solutions and business outcomes as well as human factors. Denise has an M.Sc in Organization Development from Pepperdine University, a B.A. in English from Stanford University, and project management certification from the U.C. Berkeley Extension. She has lived in Singapore since 2010.
Elizabeth Hernandez is an accomplished public affairs executive with over 25 years of experience in Asia. She specializes in developing effective external engagement strategies and creating shared value. As head of external affairs and sustainability for Corteva, Elizabeth advances the company’s brand and reputation, develops strategic relationships with governments and other stakeholders across the food and agriculture ecosystem, and manages Corteva’s sustainability initiatives in the Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining Corteva, Elizabeth led the regional corporate affairs and public policy functions at GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett-Packard, and Facebook. She is also an accomplished tech entrepreneur, who helped pioneer broadband connectivity for travelers in Asia. A recognized thought leader, Elizabeth speaks frequently on sustainability, women empowerment, and creating shared value.
Mette Johansson (MBA, CSP, PCC, GSF) is a highly awarded author, speaker, and consultant. With 15 years of leadership experience in multinational corporations, Mette founded MetaMind, a consultancy specializing in culture and leadership transformation.
Mette is an internationally recognized speaker on Authentic, Inspirational, and Inclusive Leadership. She has delivered keynotes at global conferences, corporations, and business schools. Her clients include Citibank, Airbnb, Microsoft, UPS, Pfizer, and CapitaLand. Her accolades include the AmCham HERo Award, the Asia Women Icon Award, the Golden Door – REX Karmaveer Medal, and APAC Insider’s Best Leadership Development Company 2020 and 2022.
Mette’s speaking approach is known for its unique perspectives, interactivity, and encouragement of self-reflection that captivate audiences. She motivates them to improve their leadership through engaging and insightful content.
As an author, co-author, and project manager of five books, including several Amazon bestsellers, Mette’s latest work, "Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back at Work," is published by Penguin Random House. As the founder of KeyNote – Women Speakers’ Directory, Mette is a passionate advocate for diversity on speaking stages worldwide. She has been featured in leading Singaporean media, including Harper's Bazaar, 938 Channel News Asia, and The Straits Times.
Born in Denmark, Mette is a global citizen who has lived in a dozen countries and speaks four languages fluently. She currently divides her time between Dubai, Singapore, and Europe.
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