Beyond the Code 2015 - Powered by Shopify
As the school season descends upon us, and midterms loom on the horizon, there is still one bright spot on my calendar. September 21st is Beyond the Code!
Beyond the Code is a one day, Shopify-hosted conference that aims to broaden the view of the tech industry by showcasing minority groups in tech and talking about topics both within and beyond the code. Geared towards those in technology, business or both, attendees will have an opportunity to listen to speakers in the industry and learn hands on skills in a variety of workshops.
Women today are still underrepresented in numbers in the “fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with the exception of life sciences (though not when it comes to higher-tier positions). Only 9% of USA top technology executives are female, and in Canada women represent only 11% of registered professional engineers" (http://www.scwist.ca/tag/stem/). At Beyond the Code, we’d like to start a dialogue to address the ways we can change those numbers, and hear from some women who are performing at the highest level in their respective fields. We want to bring together the best minds in computing and increase visibility for the contributions of women to computing.
You’ll meet peers and mentors with diverse backgrounds and experience
You’ll build new connections and relationships that can support you throughout your career
You’ll learn new skills in our hands-on workshops
You’ll hear some of our industry’s brightest talk about how they’ve made positive changes to their communities (like Hilary Mason, Jen Myers, and more!)
Who should show up?
Anyone interested in diversity and technology. You should also join us if you’re:
Interested in the tech industry: you’ll make new connections and learn how to navigate potential workplace challenges.
Just getting started: you’ll attend hands-on workshops designed for early career tech professionals, and meet new peers and mentors.
An experienced technologist: you’ll hear expert advice on managing the unique challenges of established careers.
Where: The Shaw Centre in Ottawa (55 Colonel By Drive)
When: September 21, 2015 from 9:00am-5:00pm
Tickets: Buy them here! Use the discount code LMS-BTC10 to get 10% off your ticket if you buy before Friday, September 18th!
For more info, head to http://beyondthecode.io/.
It’s going to be an awesome day! Hope to see you all there :)
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