Bridging The Gap
Diversity is more than a buzzword—it's a vital component of business success.
Join us at our inaugural Women in Tech series to learn how you can help bridge
the gap for women in technology and support a more diverse workforce, no matter what your role.
Getting and keeping women I technical roles is becoming vital to businesses. And for women, how do they excel and mentor others in the STEM fields? This year, Knowledge will be hosting activities that focus on women in tech as part of the activities. This is an opportunity to meet others who are facing the same challenges and share ideas and perspectives. Space is limited, so please sign up early to guarantee your spot.
Join us at Knowledge 17 - Tuesday, May 9th
7:00am — 8:00am
W415A (Level IV, OCCC)
Breakfast on Tuesday
Hear Avis Yates‑Rivers, president and CEO of Technology Concepts Group International and a director of the National Center for Women and Information Technology, speak on the critical importance engaging diverse backgrounds to lead, as well as some techniques to do so successfully. Learn how you can lead from whatever position you happen to occupy—as a leader, part of a team or an individual contributor—and explore new ways women can build their own brand of leadership. Sponsored by Accenture, all attendees will receive a copy of her book Necessary Inclusion: Embracing the Changing Faces of Technology. Join us to discover how diversity can help you and your team achieve things you didn't think possible. This is also a fantastic opportunity to network and create connections with those who share your passion on this critical subject.
Wednesday, May 10th
12:00pm — 1:30pm
Regency R Ballroom (Hyatt Regency, Convention Level)
Lunch on Wednesday
Join us for a panel discussion on the importance of bridging the gender gap in technology careers. Over 1.1 million technology jobs may go unfilled by 2024, and fewer women than ever are in the talent pipeline. Moving forward, creative solutions will be needed to encourage more women into diverse technology jobs, and to sustain the careers of those already in place. On the panel will be several executives who will share the ways they've started to effect positive change from where they sit, within their own companies and communities. The panel will be hosted by Avis Yates‑Rivers, president and CEO of Technology Concepts Group International and a director of the National Center for Women and Information Technology.
