After much planning to launch a local chapter we begin with a kickoff event here at the Hub in the Tannery Event Space on May 12th, 5:30 - 8:30. All are welcome, you can register here.
Why single out Women in Technology? While women have made tremendous strides in the roles we play in technology in the last 20 years, less than 25% of all ICT positions in Canada are held by women. According to 2010’s Labour Market survey, their visibility is dropping (23.9 % in 2010 which is down from 25.3 % in 2000). Women need to continue to support efforts of all women in this sector, working together to help all advance their careers and ensure we continue to pave the way for future generations.
The night is meant to be the start of a new support network. We have planned the event in a way to inspire women to build connections within the technology sector. There will be formal section hosted by local Chair, Angelique Mohring, Senior Director of the Office for the Chief Marketing Officer for OpenText with a night's keynote address from Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran.
I am most excited about the dynamic panel of women we have assembled to discuss their experiences in technology. The panel includes:
- Carol Leaman, CEO, PostRank - 2010 recipient of the
- Jennifer Smith, VP Engineering, Christie Digital Systems
- Sarah Shortreed, VP, Planning and CIO Program Office, RIM
- Deb Krizmanich, CEO Powernoodle
- Reemah Khalid, Student at UWaterloo
We finalized the questions last night and I am looking forward to hearing their responses.
There will be light refreshment served and a cash bar. Students from Conestoga College are working on visual displays to utilize the Christie display technology in the event space at the Tannery. The event is sponsored by OpenText. They have been very supportive of the event and getting the local chapter up and running. All in all we are expecting a great event to kick off this chapter.
Don't forget to register!
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