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Join us for a transformative FREE Ada Lovelace Day event dedicated to advancing accessibility to technology careers.
Date: 08th October 2024
Venue: Platform, New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 4JB, United Kingdom
Time: 10:00 - 13:05 BST
This event will explore and promote strategies for increasing accessibility to technology careers for individuals from disadvantaged communities. The event will begin with a morning presentation highlighting the current landscape of inclusivity in tech. This will be followed by networking sessions to foster connections among attendees. The day will culminate in a panel discussion featuring STEM leaders and representatives from disadvantaged communities. The panel will showcase existing initiatives and engage in an in-depth exploration of how to attract more candidates from underrepresented backgrounds into STEM fields. The event aims to inspire action and collaboration among tech professionals, educators, and community leaders to create a more inclusive and equitable tech ecosystem.
Inclusivity in Innovation: Paving Pathways for Underrepresented Talent in Tech
Arrival and Networking - 10:00 - 10:30 Our event will start with arrivals and networking, allowing attendees to connect and share ideas before diving into the day’s activities.
Opening - 10:30 - 10:45 Our event will launch with enthusiasm as our joint host from Women in Technology, Melanie Parker and the CEO of NewRedo Royd Brayshay deliver opening remarks to set the stage for an inspiring day ahead.
Welcome Address - 10:45 - 11:00 We are honoured to have the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, delivering the formal opening remarks
First Speaker - 11:00 - 11:30
Penelope Hindle
Presentation Summary: Her journey into tech, the impactful work at Code First Girls, and how they are bridging the gender gap in technology through accessible education and career opportunities.
Second Speaker - 11:30 - 12:00
Dr. Maryam Sani
Presentation Summary: Her journey into the space sector and her work with the Space Prize Foundation, creating opportunities for girls to experience tech and STEM.
Comfort Break - 12:00 - 12:15
Panel Discussion - 12:15 - 13:00
Panel Members : Dr. Maryam Sani: FRSC, UK STEM Ambassador and trailblazer behind the in Women in Technology Program at MIT, and Educational Lead at the Space Prize Foundation.
Penelope Hindle: Senior Technical Programmes Manager at Code First Girls.
Jess Sewter: Chief Partnerships Officer at Generation UK, an advocate for digital inclusion and diversity.
Mala Benn: Head of Engineering at Glean, with over two decades of experience driving innovation in tech.
And more to be confirmed
Closing Remarks - 13:00 -13:05 Women in Tech Advocate, Melanie Parker and CEO of NewRedo, Royd Brayshay will bring the event to a memorable close with their insightful closing remarks, reflecting on the day's excitement and impact.
Lunch and further networking - 13:05 - Finish this great event with a FREE lunch and an opportunity to network
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