Femigrants Annual Forum: Immigrant Visionaries in AI, Tech, & Investment.

Hosted by Microsoft, presents its annual forum called ""

​The Femigrants Annual Forum 2025 is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with top industry professionals.

We aim to bring together over 300 visionary immigrant leaders from Silicon Valley and beyond.

Here’s why you need to be there:

​✨ Network with Fortune 500 execs, investors & founders

​🚀 Elevator pitch your startup to investors & boost your chances of funding

​🍽 Savor a full Italian lunc, sweet treats & refreshing drinks

​🚗 Experience the Tesla Cybertruck demo ride — FREE!

​📸 Capture the moment with a red-carpet photo session & branded photo booth

​📚 Browse books written by inspiring immigrants

​⚖ Get express legal advice on visas, residency & work permits—pro bono!

​💄 Enjoy professional makeup & hairstyling services

​This full-day forum provides more than just valuable content—it offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t find at any other event.

​You get a chance to

• ​Connect with investors and have lunch together during the networking hours from 10 am till 12 pm
• ​Learn from executive level influential immigrant leaders working at a Fortune 500 Tech Company
• ​Build connection with decision-makers and increase your opportunity to grow your business, career, and startup
• ​Plus, with immersive networking opportunities, delectable cuisine, and unique activities, you’ll leave feeling inspired and equipped with the tools to elevate your career and business.

DRESS CODE

Black and white casual classic.

-------------------------------------------------------------

​ | | Founder

​"" Podcast Host

​Received honors such as the Double Gold Awards at the Women Changing the World Awards 2023 in London, being named one of the Top 25 Female Influencers of 2023 by WomElle, and the 2024 Community Builder Award by KSM.

​Previously worked at Fortune 500 tech companies like Instagram, Meta, NVIDIA, and HTC VIVE, contributing to digital and creative marketing teams.

----------------------------

​Dr. Oguzhan Atay | BILLION TO ONE | Co-Founder & CEO

​Oguzhan was selected as one of the top 25 biotech CEOs in 2022. He received his PhD from Stanford University, and he graduated summa cum laude and PBK from Princeton with a Bachelor’s in Molecular Biology and minors in Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics.

​Billion to One raised $400 million in capital from global, prominent institutional investors and is valued at over $1 billion.

----------------------------

​Pradeep Gupta | NVIDIA | VP Gen AI & Accelerated Computing

​Pradeep spearheads a WW team of Solutions Architects dedicated to advancing Generative AI, Data Processing, and Accelerated Computing with Fortune 1000 Enterprise customers.

​He worked at Infosys Labs, HP, and IBM Software Labs. Pradeep received a master's degree in research from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

----------------------------

​Tutti Taygerly | TAYGERLY LABS | CEO

​Author of “Make Space to Lead: Break Patterns to Find Flow and Focus on What Matters.” book. A writer whose bylines appear in Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, and Fast Company.

​She spent 22 years as a design leader at Meta, Disney, startups, and top-tier design firms. Tutti holds a Symbolic Systems design degree from Stanford University.

----------------------------

​Tiffany Odutoye | SHE RISES | Podcast Host

​MC of the Forum

​Tiffany's mission is to reinvigorate humanity in the workplace and redefine pathways for 1 million women in leadership roles by 2028, by shortening the leadership runway from the front door to the top floor to less than 10 years.

​She led the Columbus chapter of Girls In Tech and launched Central Ohio's first social media conference for women.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

​Wallis Mills | AMD | Director, Product Marketing

​Wallis is an accomplished marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, digital transformation, and content leadership. She previously led strategic initiatives at NVIDIA, driving advancements in AI, supercomputing, and digital industrialization.

----------------------------

​Nima Gupta | YOUTUBE | Sr. Director, Infra Resource

​Nima focuses on strategic infrastructure planning for Compute, Network, and Machine Learning, striving to ensure that infra resources are used efficiently.

​Prior to this role, she had the opportunity to contribute to Google's Ads & Commerce division, supporting their Compute, Network, and Machine Learning needs.

----------------------------

​Lisa Siqueira McClure | SALESFORCE| Regional Vice President

​A 2x Demandbase honoree for Top Women in Sales and Regional Vice President at Salesforce, I lead a talented team specializing in Revenue and Commerce Cloud to optimize revenue lifecycle management for industries like High Tech SaaS, Manufacturing, and Retail.

----------------------------

​Pooja Gupta | META | Sr. Director DEI for the Family of Apps

​Pooja has over 20 years of experience as an HR executive. Most recently, as a senior director at Meta, she led DEI for the Family of Apps and AI teams.

​At Cisco, she led DEI, talent, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness teams. Prior to that, she was the VP of talent and organizational consulting at Aon.

----------------------------

​Hanlin Fang | ex-AirBNB | SPLUNK | VP of Product

​With over 15 years of product leadership experience at companies like Airbnb, ServiceNow, Workday, and Cisco, Hanlin has built a career turning complex ideas into impactful products.

​Her passion for leveraging AI, machine learning, and digital platforms has fueled innovations such as AI-powered customer support solutions at Airbnb and enterprise-grade AI/ML platforms at Workday and ServiceNow.

----------------------------

​Nitin Aggarwal | MICROSOFT | Sr. Director Gen AI

​Nitin is spearheading the transformation of marketing through innovative AI solutions and scaling next-generation platforms for marketers.

​He led GenAI product development and advised Fortune 500 enterprises on executive strategies at Google.

----------------------------

​Emery Han | PLUG & PLAY | Venture Capital Investor

​Emery is Head of Innovation on the Brand & Retail team at Plug and Play. Previously, he was Corporate VP at Digital Domain, a public VFX movie company, and an investment manager at CMIG Capital. Emery holds a business degree from Stanford GSB.

----------------------------

​Charu Noheria | WRIETY & PRACTICALLY | Cofounder & COO

​Entrepreneur India’s 35 under 35 class of 2021. Her company Practically raised $15M in venture capital to improve the rate of retention of concepts among students. Together with her team, launched Wriety, an AI white-boarding tool for enhancing productivity and collaboration with the interactive Flat Panel Display market as its first use case.

----------------------------

​Prasun J Mishra, PhD | M7 HEALTHCARE ACCELERATORS | Impact Investor

​Dr. Mishra has held esteemed positions at prominent institutions, including Genentech, Roche, Rutgers University, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Government.

----------------------------

​Subha Raja | 3i PARTNERS | Venture Partner

​Subha serves as a venture partner at 3i partners, focusing on India's Deep Tech sector.

​Her investment portfolio also includes Limited Partner positions in How Women Invest Fund I and II, and MFV Partners, further demonstrating her commitment to Deep Tech.

​Beyond venture capital, Subha extends her impact through angel investing in select technology companies.

----------------------------

​Serephina Ha | FOUNDER INSTITUTE | Managing Director

​Serephina is a VC-baked entrepreneur turned investor, mentor, advisor, and MIT alum on a mission to help founders turn bold ideas into impactful ventures.

​She is a Managing Director at Founder Institute, which has incubated over 7500 tech startups.

​She also serves as a mentor at MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund, and an advisor at Loyal VC, a global venture fund with 400+ investments across 60+ countries.

----------------------------

​Sophie Ren | Co-Founder | Chatslide AI

​Sophie REN is the Co-Founder & COO of ChatSlide.AI, revolutionizing document creation with AI-driven interactive digital workspaces.

​Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 (2017) and Hurun 30 Under 30 (2018), she is a leader in AI, startups, and investment.

​She also founded DouXing, an AI-powered e-learning gamification platform that serves Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Hermès, Dunkin’ Donuts, and others.

​A Board Member of Stanford Entrepreneurs and Stanford Alumni WIN, Sophie drives innovation at Stanford Founders and Velocity Capital.

​10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Checkin & Networking | Founders & Investors Speed Dating

​11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch: Italian Full Menu | Founders & Investors Speed Dating

​12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Event Opening: MC, Tiffany Odutoye

​12:15 PM - 12:30 PM Femigrants Announcements

​12:30 PM - 12:45 PM Keynote Speech: Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva

​12:45 PM - 1:00 PM Keynote Speech: Dr. Oguzhan Atay "Pressure is a Privilege"

​1:00 PM - 1:15 PM Keynote Speech: Tutti Taygerly “Healthy Hustle: How High-Performing Teams Innovate“

​1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Keynote Speech: Pradeep Gupta “The Intersection of AI and Leadership: Insights, Career & Learnings“

​1:30 PM - 1:45 PM Femigrants Announcements

​1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Panel Discussion: Immigrant Visionaries at Fortune 500 Tech

​Speakers: Wallis Mills | Lisa McClure | Pooja Arora

​Moderator: Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva

​2:20 PM - 2:40 PM Fireside Chat: Immigrant Visionaries in AI

​Speakers: Nitin Aggarwal | Hanlin Fang |

​Moderator: Sophie Ren

​2:45 PM - 3:25 PM Panel Discussion: Immigrant Visionaries in Investment

​Speakers: Dr. Prasun Mishra | Emery Han | Serephina Ha

​Moderator: Subha Rajana

​3:25 PM - 3:35 PM Final Announcements

​3:35 PM - 4:00 PM Networking

​4:00 PM Event Closure

----------------------------------------------------------------

​​Founded in 2017 by the immigrant founder, Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva, Femigrants is a global community (501c3 non-profit) of diverse female immigrants in startups, investments, businesses, and tech. At Femigrants, we connect immigrant leaders to business and career growth resources through unique events and training programs.

​FEMIGRANTS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS

​​If you plan to attend multiple events organized by Femigrants, becoming an official member will save you money. We offer discounted prices exclusively to Femigrants community members. To receive discounts on this event and future events, join the now!

----------------------------------------------------------------

​This event is organized by AYTAKIN ALIYEVA, Forbes and Business Insider Featured Community Builder and Founder of the Femigrants Foundation.

​​(501c3) is a global community of diverse female immigrants in business and STEAM in Silicon Valley. We connect immigrant women to business and career growth resources through unique and memorable event experiences.

​​As the Founder of the Femigrants Foundation, Aytakin orchestrates exceptional event experiences in Silicon Valley, fostering meaningful connections among female immigrants from diverse backgrounds and equipping them with valuable career and business resources.

​​Aytakin's impactful work as a community leader has earned her international recognition, including double gold awards from the prestigious Women Changing The World Awards. Additionally, she was honored as one of the Top 25 Female Influencers of 2023 by WomElle, solidifying her position as a trailblazer in her field.

​​Her compelling journey in cultivating the Femigrants community has garnered widespread attention, earning her media coverage in esteemed outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance (twice), AP News, Washington Post, Intuit, Huffmag, London Daily Post, and more.

​​Besides leading the Femigrants Foundation, Aytakin worked at Fortune 500 Tech companies such as Instagram, Oculus, NVIDIA, and HTC VIVE leading digital marketing and creative operations teams.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity to Shine: Feature Your Business or Service!

If you're interested in promoting your brand to a diverse and powerful community, consider becoming a sponsor for this event or our future gatherings. Join us in making a meaningful impact and unlocking the potential for new opportunities.

Please email [email protected] with the subject line "Event Sponsorship" to learn more about our sponsorship packages.

Contact us now to embark on this exciting journey together!

--------------------------------------------------------------

EVENT BOOTH

Don't miss your chance to connect with potential clients, partners, and like-minded individuals who share your passion. To ensure that your needs are met and to reserve your booth, we kindly request that you email us before purchasing your event booth ticket. This way, we can tailor the experience to your specific requirements and help you make the most of this valuable opportunity. Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Event Booth".

Secure your event booth today to make meaningful connections and stand out!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

Your tax-deductible donation supports our mission to help immigrant women of diverse backgrounds achieve their professional goals and successfully integrate into the new community they join.

Please email [email protected] for donation opportunities.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TERMS

*You and your guest must be 21+ with ID or over to attend this event.

Political and Religious Discourse:

Femigrants Foundation is a nonpartisan organization (501c3).

*The Femigrants Foundation does not endorse any political or religious viewpoints, and we do not approve of any discussions or speeches about political issues or religion. ​

We encourage all members, participants, volunteers, speakers, and sponsors to respect this principle and engage in dialogue that aligns with our mission of empowerment, connection, and support for female immigrants.

Assumption of Responsibility:
By participating in this event, you acknowledge your responsibility for any accidents or damages that may be caused by your actions. Furthermore, you agree not to hold the Femigrants Foundation or any of the event supporters accountable for any losses, damages, injuries, or unforeseeable incidents.

Speaker Substitutions or Cancellations:
You acknowledge that Femigrants Foundation is not liable for circumstances that may require the substitution or cancellation of scheduled speakers.

Media Release:
In the course of your participation in the event, you grant Femigrants Foundation permission to capture photographs and videos for event documentation and promotional purposes.

By registering for Femigrants events, you grant permission for your photos and videos to be featured in news media, news articles, or related media outlets for marketing purposes.

Your agreement also acknowledges the potential inclusion of visual content captured during the event in various Femigrants' media outlets, including but not limited to Femigrants' website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other promotional materials.

Consent to Email Communication:
By registering for this event, you consent to receive email communications from the Femigrants Foundation and its affiliated programs regarding event updates and information that may be of interest to you.

Non-Refundable Tickets:
Please be aware that tickets for this event are non-refundable. In the event that you are unable to attend, you retain the option to transfer your ticket to a friend or team member who can attend in your stead. Please, email [email protected] to transfer your ticket. A minimum of 3 days before the event is required to transfer your ticket to your friend or colleague. We do not accept last-minute requests.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have the below volunteer roles to join us for "Femigrants Annual Forum: Rebuild. Reset. Reshape" on Friday, January 26, 2024.

• Community Manager (5 roles)
• Event Coordinator (1 role)
• Social Media Marketing (5 roles)
• Content Creator (3 roles)
• Graphic Designer (2 roles)
• Photographer (3 roles)
• Video Editor (2 roles)
• Team Lead (1 role)

Depending on the volunteer role, we expect volunteers to contribute 10-12 hours per week to prepare for the event before the event date. Please, consider that all above-mentioned volunteer roles are NOT one-time contributions only on the event date. If you think that you have the bandwidth to devote 10-12 hours per week to support the Femigrants' team with the event preparation please fill out the Femigrants' Volunteer Application form

-----------------------------------------------------

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

At Femigrants, we have speaking opportunities to join our events as keynote, panel, and fireside chat speakers.

Please, fill out the Femigrants' Speaker Application Form to join our events as a speaker.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

FEMIGRANTS FOUNDATION IN THE NEWS MEDIA

PREVIOUS SPONSORS

Host or Publisher Femigrants Foundation