Organised by We Rise (London Tech Ladies)
From finding a mentor (or becoming one) to being better allies for our female colleagues, increasing sisterhood in the workplace is the best way to fast-track our way up the corporate ladder and increase diversity in the tech industry.
However, it’s not uncommon to hear workplace stories where women don't feel supported. If so, what can we do to recognize and #choosetochallenge our own implicit biases? And how can we include men into the conversation?
London Tech Ladies and Wagora, the community dedicated to empower, connect and advance women working or aspiring to work in the tech industry, are joining forces for this special event!
During the session, our panel of tech trailblazers will share their stories and their best advice on how they champion their female colleagues and build a solid network at the same time.
You’ll discover:
* How you can truly form deep and lasting connections with your female colleagues
* How you can be a better ally for your female colleagues
* How to recognize internalised/ implicit bias and be a better ally for women of colour and how can allyship differ when it comes to culture and race
* Why having a mentor is the key to personal and professional growth
* Where to find one (even if you’re shy or don’t know where to start)
*How to become one
* How to find the right support to help you overcome barriers in your career
And more!
� Our amazing speakers �
* Katy Howell: Katy's the founder of the social media agency, Immediate future. She's been named the 4th most influential social media marketing expert and one of the top 25 women to have shaped the digital industry by the Drum, she's also amongst the Top 100 Asian tech entrepreneurs in the UK. She runs a dinner club for senior women in tech, she's a mentor has been championing women and BAME for over three decades. She speaks at conferences, runs masterclasses, and guest lectures at two universities and a Higher Education College and she's a mentor herself.
* Isabel Huerga: Isabel is a Developer Advocate at AWS and has more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry. During her career, she has held a variety of roles from Systems and Network Administrator, Architect of physical and virtual environments and Technical Account Manager. Isabel has witnessed the evolution of cloud technology from multiple perspectives and is passionate about engaging with customers and helping them succeed.
* Joani Green: Joani is a senior consultant at F-Secure consulting, a research-led cybersecurity consultancy. Joani specialises in digital forensics, corporate incident response and incident readiness consulting. She is also an Offensive Security Certified Professional and is skilled in cyber defence and purple team engagements. Her current research area is focused on forensic techniques and incident response in the various cloud technology platforms. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity and is involved in several initiatives that aim to empower more females and minorities to pursue careers in technology.
Wagora's mission is to enable women to acquire and develop the digital and leadership skills of tomorrow. Through the power of community, you will build and expand your network, learn from industry experts and access cutting-edge technology training. More info here.
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