@fwest34

Board Director, Strategy Advisor, Author, TED Talk Speaker, Women in Tech Thought Leader, Former IBM Chief Accessibility Officer

 Newton, MA
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Joined December 2013
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Here is my latest @ForbesBizCncl article. Check it out! Freedom, Innovation And Responsibility: What Immigration Can Teach Business Leaders via @forbes forbes.com/councils/forbesbu…

Council Post: Freedom, Innovation And Responsibility: What Immigration Can Teach Business Leaders

Freedom of choice is also a catalyst for innovation.

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The LifeSpan Summit Málaga 2026, a global gathering dedicated to advancing #longevity innovation, will be bringing global policymakers, business leaders, and researchers together to examine how longer life spans are reshaping economies and public systems. Organized by GIA Longevity (@gialongevity), a global, cross-sector partnership addressing the ageing and longevity ecosystem, the event will be held from Oct. 14–16, 2026, at the Vincci Selección Posada del Patio in #Spain, with an opening session at Málaga Town Hall. The three-day #summit aims to translate longevity innovation into real-world policy, business, and investment solutions. It is structured around five pillars: healthspan, wealthspan, workspan, carespan, and thrivespan, with a focus on building systems that support people across a 0–100 lifespan. Read more HERE: mena.entrepreneur.com/lifest…
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My latest @ForbesBizCncl article forbes.com/councils/forbesbu…

Council Post: Digital Accessibility: The Invisible Core Of Scalable, Sustainable AI

​The next phase of AI is not technical—it’s human. And it will determine whether systems scale.

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#space #exploration #innovation #accessibility #humanfirst #technology #tech4human #keynote |...

The Artemis launch yesterday marked another milestone in humanity’s pursuit of exploration and innovation. In 2022, I had the honor of being invited by Vanessa Wyche Director at NASA - National...

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Notable Women in AI 2026: Lessons from 3 Innovators Leading the Charge - Women Applying AI |...

When all the AI headlines seem to be dramatic (and sometimes scary), let's make some space for some positive too. In honor of Women's History Month, Women Applying AI (WAAI) is celebrating some...

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Frances West on Cross Cultural Leadership and Adaptability | Rick Williams posted on the topic |...

I am eager to share with you this fascinating conversation with Frances West of FrancesWest&Co, a technology executive, board member, and keynote speaker. Frances shares the story of relocating to...

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womenapplyingai.com/resource… – at Newton, MA
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Sharing my thoughts about what skills the C-Suites need in tackling the 2026 world. forbes.com/councils/forbesbu… – at Newton, MA

Council Post: The Future Of The C-Suite: 16 Executive Trends For 2026

New technology, rising customer expectations and economic uncertainty are forcing businesses to rethink how C-suites are structured and what skills are needed at the top.

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My strategy was No.12 of this @Forbes article: 20 Strategies For Making Innovation A System, Not A One-Off forbes.com/councils/forbesbu…
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Check out my input in Forbes’ 20 Strategies For Making Innovation A System, Not A One-Off forbes.com/councils/forbesbu…
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Speaking on AI and public health at NEXii Longevity Congress 2025 in Porto, Portugal. | Frances...

Thrilled to be joining the NEXii Longevity Congress 2025, Porto, Portugal, October 8-9, where I’ll be speaking on the Public Health & AI panel and keynoting on the Challenges & Opportunities for the...

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Beyond “Popcorn Innovation”: Human-First leadership from IBM to the Unit... youtu.be/kfjjwx2J0kY?si=w17R… via @YouTube – at Newton, MA

Beyond “Popcorn Innovation”: Human-First leadership from IBM to the...

What if the key to navigating our AI-driven future isn’t about beco...

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linkedin.com/posts/frances-w… – at Central & Western District, Hong Kong

#accessibility #technology #innovation #aging #humanrights #olderadults #dignity #qualityoflife...

Thrilled to share our latest work with GIA Longevity, a United Nations affiliated nonprofit to partner with Uber to focus on older adults’ digital experiences. This is part of our overall strategy...

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Interview with Frits Bussemaker, chair of Institute for Accountability in Digital Age on how authentic inclusion drives disruptive innovation in the age of AI #ai #digital #inclusion #technology youtu.be/J5zFsugqngY?si=MDw2… – at Newton, MA
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#idpd #inclusionmatters #disabilityrights #equalopportunity #accessibleworld #celebrateabilities...

Today is 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (𝗜𝗗𝗣𝗗) — and NAL Speaker's Bureau welcomes and is honored to introduce Frances West, a...

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So honored to be speaking on #aI at 2024 @wcit Yerevan hosted by @DigiTech and @WITSA1 – at Newton, MA
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Very important to bring aging into the future of the society discussions! – at Newton, MA
Luis Gallegos Chiriboga@lubegach18 Sep 2024
Tomorrow I will participate in this event: Intergenerational Dialogue for a Sustainable Development in the context of the Summit of the Future.
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Tomorrow I will participate in this event: Intergenerational Dialogue for a Sustainable Development in the context of the Summit of the Future.
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Check out my latest article: ADA 34: Embracing Digital Rights while Celebrating Human Rights linkedin.com/pulse/ada-34-em… via @LinkedIn

ADA 34: Embracing Digital Rights while Celebrating Human Rights

As we celebrate the anniversary of the American Disability Act (ADA) 2024 today, it’s crucial to highlight not just the strides we’ve made in disability rights but also the need to respect and honor...

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