Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - Preconference workshop in conjunction with EmTech08

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

The second annual Women in Technology Workshop is a half-day event created to foster awareness of and communication about critical issues facing women in the technical fields. The workshop features dynamic keynotes and interactive breakout sessions.

Join Technology Review's high-level audience in this unique setting to

  • CONNECT with senior-level men and women in a variety of areas of technology
  • EXPLORE current issues and common barriers facing women in these fields
  • INSPIRE dialogue and raise awareness of the issues for women pursuing technical careers
  • CELEBRATE female technologists and recognize their unique contributions

Register now and receive the Early Bird rate of $325!

The Women in Technology Workshop is held in conjunction with the EmTech08 Conference. Attendees may register for the workshop alone or both the workshop and the main conference.

 

Preliminary Workshop Schedule

12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m.: Workshop Registration
1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Workshop Keynotes and Interactive Breakouts
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.: Reception and Networking
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.: Workshop Closing Panel 

2007 Workshop Highlights

The 2007 inaugural event featured keynotes by Robert J. Birgeneau, chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, and Sophie V. Vandebroek, chief technology officer of Xerox and president of the Xerox Innovation Group. Interactive breakout sessions focused on topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership management, and workplace culture.

Click here to view the complete 2007 agenda.