Focus on Inclusion
Diversity In/Tech is a technology conference focused on increasing the inclusion of underrepresented groups in technology fields in Brooklyn and beyond. This afternoon of dialogue and exchange will help identify issues around diversity in technology and steps that can be taken to correct them.Interested in making technology a more inclusive industry? You should be here. Everyone from recruiting officers to STEM advocates to entrepreneurs and developers and others with an interest in a broader technology community should be here.
To defray event costs, we are charging a nominal fee of $25 for an afternoon of curated discussion. There is a student rate of $5. Additionally, scholarships are offered to those whose interest outpace their ability to pay for the event. Please email brooklyn@technical.ly for more information.
Diversity In/Tech fosters a safe space for listening, learning and participating hosted by Technical.ly Brooklyn. Follow us @TechnicallyBK. For sponsorship opportunities, email info@technical.ly.
Speakers
Eric Adams
Brooklyn Borough President Elect
Red Hook Initiative
Daniella Romano
Vice President of Programs, Research, and Archive
A Peek at the Agenda
2:30PM
Registration & Check-in
3:00PM
Hi, Hey, Hello
Welcome from Technical.ly Brooklyn, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Borough President
Kate Leshko (Technical.ly Brooklyn), David Ehrenberg, (Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation) & Eric Adams (Brooklyn Borough President)
3:15PM
State of STEM Ed Roundtable
Ben Esner (NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering), Stephanie Cuskley (NPower), Kristina Harris Petersen (Math Warriors). Moderated by Daniella Romano (Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation)
4:00PM
Building and Hiring a Diverse Workforce
Aminatou Sow (Tech LadyMafia), Jocelynne Rainey (the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation), Erica Sackin (Mozilla Foundation). Moderated by Stacy-Marie Ishmael (The Financial Times)
4:45PM
Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs
William Crowder (DreamIt Ventures), Gauri Nanda (Toymail Co), Jessica Banks (RockPaperRobot). Moderated by Christopher Wink (Technical.ly Brooklyn)
5:30PM
Break it Down: 3 Concurrent Case Studies
STEM: Red Hook Initiative
Building and Hiring a Diverse Workforce: Etsy
Entrepreneurship: Startup Institute
6:20PM
Keynote from Jennifer Lawton, MakerBot speaks about robotics programs for youth, hiring a strong workforce and building a business
6:55PM
Wrap Up, Thanks for coming!
Chris Wink (Technical.ly Brooklyn)
7:00-8:30PM
Networking and After Party in the Timeline Gallery