The Geena Davis Institute hosted a dynamic virtual event titled "Empowering Futures: Women in Tech - Pathways to Success." With nearly 500 attendees from across the globe, the session sought to explore what it takes for women to thrive in the technology sector. Boasting a lineup of esteemed speakers, the event emphasized the importance of diversity in tech and the impactful role women can play in shaping the future of this industry.
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Event Highlights
The event kicked off with an inspiring welcome from Craig Newmark, who called attention to the need for fairness and representation in tech. Afterwards, Geena Davis shared the origin story of GDI and spoke of the significant progress that has been made towards achieving gender parity in media representations.
Moreover, the panel featured compelling presentations from Dr. Siobahn Day Grad, Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, and Dr. Crystal Dilworth. They each shared their unique journeys and contributions in the technology field and spoke about STEM, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and women in tech. Likewise, the doctors made a point to encourage young women to pursue careers in the science and technology sectors.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, during which attendees engaged with the speakers, gained insights into their experiences, and learned about the challenges faced by women in tech. Furthermore, they received advice on how to pursue and explore STEM opportunities, overcome imposter syndrome, and the best ways to find mentors.
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