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Women in Tech

Driving Diversity and Innovation

Online Conference 23 July 2024, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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9:00am
Online Registration
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Aimee Vincent-Bunn, Podcaster and Managing Consultant - QA, DevOps and Commercial, SoCode Recruitment
9:40am
Gender Diversity in The Technology Sector – Identifying and Addressing Barriers
  • What is the landscape of gender diversity in the technology sector?
  • Visible and invisible barriers facing women advancing their careers in tech
  • The benefits of gender diverse teams in the tech sector
Kasia Wojciechowska, Neurodiversity and Women In Tech Advocate | Regional Head of Client Accounts at Peregrine
10:00am
The Power of Mentoring in Tech Career Transitions
  • Personal account of pursuing and successfully building a career in tech
  • The importance of mentoring and how it impacts career prospects
  • How to find a mentor in tech, or become one?
Asia Sharif, Multi-Award Winning Software Engineer @ NatWest, Engineering Mentor, Confidence Coach, Code First Girls Ambassador
10:20am
Inclusive Workplaces – Unlocking The Powers of Diverse Teams
  • Why is gender diversity essential for business transformation?
  • Strategies for empowering women in the workplace
  • Effective strategies for female talent acquisition in tech
Alison Court, Chief Transformation Officer, Oxfam GB
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
Identifying And Leveraging Opportunities for Women in Tech
  • What transferable skills are the most in demand in tech?
  • Identifying opportunities for career advancement in the tech industry
  • Practical strategies to advance women’s careers in techs
Megan Lee-Devlin, Director General, Ministry of Justice UK
11:50am
Panel Discussion: Effective Strategies For Personal and Professional Development for Women in Tech
  • What are the strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers commonly faced by women pursuing a career in tech?
  • How are professional and personal networks useful in advancing a tech career?
  • What are the best strategies for upskilling and maintaining a relevant skillset for a successful career?
  • Strategies for navigating a male-dominated world of tech
  • Navigating career transitions from technical to leadership roles
  • What are the most efficient coping mechanisms and support systems for managing stress and burnout?


Speakers:

  • Amy Lynch, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Thoughtworks
  • Kasia Wojciechowska, Neurodiversity and Women In Tech Advocate | Regional Head of Client Accounts at Peregrine
  • Asia Sharif, Multi-Award Winning Software Engineer @ NatWest, Engineering Mentor, Confidence Coach, Code First Girls Ambassador


12:20pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:30pm
Lunch And Networking
1:30pm
Addressing Gendered Language in Software Development

Learn about how each stage of the development process, from how projects get funded through to how code gets written. Based on published research, you'll leave with an understanding of gendered language and how this impacts development, particularly when it comes to Hedging (saying "I think" when you know, or "maybe" when you're actually quite certain).

Dr Alice Ashcroft, Founder, Digital Heard Ltd
1:50pm
Supporting And Empowering Women From Minority Backgrounds
  • How do multiple identities (race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.) intersect and impact experiences in the tech industry?
  • Recognising and addressing bias and microaggressions faced by women from minority backgrounds in the workplace
  • Practical solutions for organisations aiming to create a positive change
Rajani Rao, R&D Principal Technologist, AVEVA and a Founder of Women Coding Community
2:10pm
The Power Of Allyship: Working Together To Achieve Gender Equity in Tech
  • Defining allyship in the context of gender equity in tech
  • How can effective allyship create a wider organisational impact for gender equity?
  • Practical tips to become an active ally and create meaningful change
Amy Lynch, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Thoughtworks
2:30pm
Addressing ‘The Leaky Pipeline’ – Promoting Gender Diversity in STEM Education
  • What are the main causes of low uptake of STEM subjects in educational settings?
  • Empowering and inspiring girls and women to consider a career in tech
  • The power and importance of role models, and practical methods to increase women’s visibility in tech
Saba Khan, Co-Founder, Northwest Women in STEM
2:50pm
Questions And Answers Session
3:00pm
Chair’s Summary And Close
Aimee Vincent-Bunn, Podcaster and Managing Consultant - QA, DevOps and Commercial, SoCode Recruitment

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