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VetsinTech to host The Invasion in San Francisco on March 8-9, 2019SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 8-9, 2019, VetsinTech will launch a one-of-kind event connecting over 500 Veterans from across the country with top leaders from Fortune 100 companies and the most innovative tech organizations in the world for content and networking opportunities in technology education, employment, and entrepreneurship at their 2nd annual national conference The Invasion in Silicon Valley. "Each year, over 250,000 Veterans return home and many without a job," says Katherine Webster, Founder of VetsinTech. "The Invasion will bring together our nation's heroes and tech titans together to provide Veterans access to the thriving tech ecosystem in Silicon Valley. Along with these organizations and our esteemed partners, we are thrilled to be creating pathways into education, entrepreneurship and technology careers for Veterans with a focus on diversity and inclusion." Veterans across the country are invited to attend the two-day event at Google Launchpad's San Francisco Campus. The Invasion has a growing line-up of speakers from major tech companies and organizations including:
"The Invasion is an important opportunity to offer meaningful resources for Veterans transitioning to civilian life," says Craig Newmark, VetsinTech board and founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies. "I encourage technology leaders to commit to hiring and supporting Veterans, who bring unique expertise in technology from their work in the military." The event's programming benefits veterans pursuing various careers through the following three tracks:
The conference will feature panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with Silicon Valley's industry leaders. The event's top partners include Google, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, TEKsystems, Comcast and more. To register for the event, please click here. Note that the event is only $25 for Veterans and free for students, making it easy for all who can benefit to attend. About VetsinTech: Press Contact
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