Date: March 3 & 4, 2026

Venue: NYC & Charlotte

Event Overview

Infosys Financial Services celebrated International Women's Day in NYC and Charlotte, including keynote addresses, expert panels, and fireside chats designed to spark progress and partnership. The event connected industry leaders, sharing different perspectives and emphasizing practical strategies for career advancement.

Through these conversations, we honored the women who are shaping the future of financial services. This celebration was an opportunity to acknowledge their achievements, amplify their voices, and continue building pathways that empower more women to lead and thrive.

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Event Agenda

March 3, 2026 at New York Stock Exchange in NYC

Time (in ET) Sessions
08:00 – 08:45 AM

Arrival & Breakfast
08:45 – 08:50 AM

Welcome Remarks

  • John Romano, Head of Strategy & Alliances for Financial Services, Infosys
08:50 – 09:30 AM

Keynote Address | Lead Where It Matters: Preparing the Next Generation to Architect the Future of Technology

  • Osi Imeokparia, Chief Executive Officer, Kode with Klossy
09:30 – 09:40 AM

Making AI Real for Financial Services

  • Dennis Gada, EVP, Global Head of Banking & Financial Services, Infosys
09:40 – 10:20 AM

Panel | Decisions That Compound: Leadership Journeys in Financial Services

  • Nina Elcock, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Transformation, DTCC
  • Laurel Taylor, Founder and CEO, Candidly
  • Moderated by Jenny McClennan, SVP and Head of Strategic Negotiations, Infosys
10:20 – 11:00 AM

Panel | Leading Change Together: Collaboration in the Age of Technology & AI

  • Erin Williams, Senior Director of Financial Services Solution Architects, NVIDIA
  • Saba Zahid, Managing Director – Head of Operational Risk Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley
  • Moderated by Zainab Noorali, Head of Retirement, Capital Markets Strategy Leadership, Infosys

March 4, 2026 at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte

Time (in ET) Sessions
3:00 – 3:30 PM

Arrival & Welcome
3:30 – 4:05 PM

Fireside Chat | Women Leading Change in Financial Services

  • Shilpa Banerjee, Managing Director, Consumer Lending and Underwriting Technology, Bank of America
  • Puneet Mody, SVP, Global Head of Banking, Infosys
4:05 – 4:35 PM

Panel | Leading the Future in an AI-Driven World

  • Sphoorthi Munnangi, Undergraduate Student, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Sunnya Hadavi, Data Science Master’s Student, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Josephine Akomolafe, High School Student, Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA)
  • Moderated by Kanak Nadkarni, Associate Manager – Client Services, Infosys
4:35 – 5:05 PM

Panel | Powering Progress Through Partnership: Driving Success Through Collaboration

  • Tamara Brosterhous, Managing Director, Americas Enterprise Partner Solutions, Microsoft
  • Moderated by Amy Dixon, Chief of Staff, Financial Services, Infosys
5:05 – 6:30 PM

Dinner & Networking

About us:

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, helping clients in over 50 countries navigate their digital transformation. With more than three decades of experience managing global enterprise systems and operations, we expertly guide our clients through their digital journeys. Visit www.infosys.com to learn how Infosys (NYSE:INFY) can help your enterprise navigate its next.