Niki Chana

In this session, The Women in Programmatic Network will focus on exploring the journey, experiences, and challenges faced by women in our industry.

To guide our conversation, we have outlined the following five topics and questions for discussion among the women attending:

1. Pivotal Career Moments: Reflecting on the early stages of your career, was there a defining moment or decision that significantly shaped your path? How did you navigate that turning point?
2. Overcoming Challenges: Can you share a major challenge you encountered in your professional journey? What mindset, strategies, or support systems helped you overcome it?
3. Addressing Imposter Syndrome: What advice would you offer to someone struggling with imposter syndrome or self-doubt, particularly in industries where women are underrepresented?
4. Representation in Leadership: While women form a substantial part of the digital advertising workforce, they remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles—especially within tech-heavy areas like programmatic advertising. What steps can we take to drive meaningful change?
5. Beyond Tokenism: Diversity efforts can sometimes feel performative, with little substantive progress behind the scenes. How do we push back against tokenism and ensure authentic, lasting inclusion?