Closing the Gender Gap in Tech
Inspirational • October 2021
Closing the Gender Gap in Tech
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Closing the Gender Gap in Tech
About

It is no secret that the tech industry is suffering a diversity crisis. Despite initiatives to diversify, technology is still perceived as a predominantly white, male, middle-class industry. But this wasn't always the case - in 1943, computing was dominated by women. What happened? Join Antonia Forster, XR Technical Specialist, for a data-driven exploration of the gender gap:- how it affects your bottom line, how AI and machine-learning can reinforce bias, and the powerful evidence-based strategies you can implement to "close the gap".

Language
English
Level
Beginner
Length
39 minutes
Type
online conference
About the speaker
About the speaker
Antonia Forster
Senior XR Technical SpecialistUnity
Antonia is the Senior XR Technical Specialist at Unity, with a decade of experience in public speaking, and several years of experience developing VR and AR applications. She works across industries from automotive to architecture: creating demos, delivering talks, and using XR to push the boundaries of what's possible. Antonia is a TEDx speaker and mentor, an LGBTQ+ activist, and a passionate advocate for people of marginalised gender in STEM. She was shortlisted for Nature's John Maddox Prize 2018 for her work in LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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Language
English
Level
Beginner
Length
39 minutes
Type
online conference