Weekly Edition – May 5, 2025 Your Roadmap to Connection, Insight, and Innovation

🚀 This Week’s Theme: Progress in Motion

As AI reshapes the world around us, human intelligence, connection, and curiosity remain irreplaceable.

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." – Arthur Ashe

Let this week be your invitation to take one bold step forward — in community, career, or leadership.

AI at RSAC 2025: A Defining Moment for Cybersecurity

“This wasn’t just another year of innovation—it was a wake-up call for leaders to secure and govern AI with the same rigor we apply to traditional systems.” — David Leighton , WITI CEO

💡 Key Themes:

• Agentic AI is the new normal

• Securing AI is as critical as using it

• Open-source collaboration is essential

• Humans + AI = the future of trustworthy tech

📬 Read the full recap → AI at RSAC 2025: A Defining Moment

📅 WITI Weekly Events – May 6–May 11

Tuesday, May 6

🧠 Beyond AI: The Role of Human Intelligence (HI) in Leadership ⏰ 9:00 AM PT – 10:00 AM PT How leaders are balancing AI acceleration with empathy, ethics, and human judgment.

🤖 WITI AI Think Tank: Applied AI & Industry Insights ⏰ 5:00 PM PT – 6:00 PM PT Real-world examples, practical applications, and insights on using AI effectively in your work.

🌏 WITI APAC Connect & Collaborate – Hosted by WITI Hong Kong ⏰ 8:00 PM PT – 9:00 PM PT Join voices across the Asia-Pacific region for an hour of cross-border collaboration and innovation.

Wednesday, May 7

🎯 Unlocking Hidden Paths: Strategic Job Search with David Leighton ⏰ 1:00 PM PT – 2:00 PM PT A proactive, network-driven approach to finding unadvertised opportunities.

🤝 WITI Houston Zoom Connecting ⏰ 2:00 PM PT Regional connections that help spark career growth and collaboration.

👋 WITI Onboarding, Member Questions & Networking ⏰ 5:00 PM PT New? Returning? Let’s help you get the most from your WITI journey.

Thursday, May 8

🇪🇺 Tech Connect Europe: A WITI Networking Hour ⏰ 12:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM CET Where European innovators and allies explore tech + talent in a global context.

🤖 WITI AI Think Tank: The Future of AI & Workforce Innovation ⏰ 9:00 AM PT – 10:00 AM PT This week's spotlight: What’s next in AI’s impact on leadership and labor?

🛡️ Cyber Ethics in the Age of Surveillance and Highlights from RSA ⏰ 3:00 PM PT – 4:00 PM PT When tech watches us — how do we watch back? Join a vital conversation on balance and rights.

Friday, May 9

☕ Coffee Table ⏰ 6:00 AM PT Bring your voice, your vision, or just your vibe. The most welcoming table in tech.

🔥 FORGED: Women’s Leadership Community ⏰ 9:00 AM PT Where women leaders gain strength, strategy, and solidarity.

📊 WITI & LinkSV: Monthly Tech, Talent & Investment Trends ⏰ 12:00 PM PT Top minds on funding, market signals, and what's next in the innovation economy.

Saturday, May 10

🧘 Dynamic Intentional Relaxation (Yoga Nidra Meditation) ⏰ 8:00 AM PT Unplug. Breathe. Reset with intention before your weekend begins.

🌐 WITI Connect & Collaborate: Saturday Event ⏰ 10:00 AM PT – 12:00 PM PT Your community space for building new alliances, finding opportunities, and sharing insight.

Sunday, May 11

🧭 Odyssey Men’s Group – Lighthouse Session ⏰ 8:00 AM PT – 9:30 AM PT A safe, thoughtful space for men to grow in leadership and integrity.

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