This panel seeks to change the conversation from “What can technology conferences do about diversity?” to “What can attendees do about diversity at technology conferences?” The panel is composed of speakers who have each presented at multiple technology conferences on topics that did not focus on race or diversity but instead spoke on topics of sci-fi, electronic ownership of email and digital wills, the influence of mobile development via comic books, social media for youth and business automation lessons from Amazon. While the diversity of some major tech conferences has steadily improved over the years, geek culture - which remains overwhelmingly white and male - is still the norm. This can be daunting for people who, despite being experts in technology and new media, don’t see themselves reflected in the marketing materials or content. Panelists will share how individuals can contribute to making technology conferences more inclusive.
Speakers
Tech Consultant | ButYoureAGirl.com | Adria empowers people through...
CEO | Jannua Multiverse | Anjuan Simmons is a technologist with...
Tech Blogger, Social Media Consultant | SheGeeks.net | Founder...
Racialicious.com | Latoya Peterson is a writer, blogger, and...
Me | Scott Hanselman works for Microsoft as Principal Community...
Type Interactive,
Panel
Hashtag #sxsw #techdiv
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP13715
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