SXSW Panels in Austin TX, March 2025

Panel: Navigating Values in a Borderless World: Leadership, Ethics, and Impact

SXSW 2025: Faith, Leadership & Global Impact

Rebecca Contreras joined global innovators and purpose-driven leaders at SXSW 2025, serving both as a featured speaker and sponsor for two standout SVC at SXSW sessions exploring values-based leadership on a global stage.

Navigating Values in a Borderless World

Featuring:

• Henry Kaestner — Entrepreneur and Co-Founder, Sovereign’s Capital

• Ilaria Chan — Global tech advisor and former Social Impact leader at Grab

• Moderator: Joyce Dalrymple

The panel examined ethics, integrity, and leading with purpose across diverse cultures and markets.

Faith, Female & the Global Stage

Featuring:

• Karen Quintos — Former Chief Customer Officer, Dell Technologies

• Terry Mitchell — President, JPI

• Ilaria Chan — Global tech leader

• Moderator: Joyce Dalrymple

This conversation highlighted the resilience and influence of women leading at the intersection of business, purpose, and global impact.

Across both panels, Rebecca integrated her LostGirl leadership journey, offering insights from decades of entrepreneurship, reinvention, and organizational leadership.

A special SXSW highlight included a meaningful connection with Dr. Carlos Campo, CEO of the Museum of the Bible, furthering a growing relationship with a nationally significant cultural institution.

With voices like NYT Best Seller Jim Murphy contributing to SXSW’s expanding faith-based track, the Festival underscored the rising momentum of leaders who believe innovation and values can advance together.