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Girls in Tech Celebrates 15 Years of Success in Narrowing the Gender Gap
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Girls in Tech, a global nonprofit working to erase the gender gap in tech, is celebrating its 15th anniversary at its annual conference on September 7th in Nashville – a forum for executives from across the globe to gather and discuss industry trends, tricks of the trade, setbacks, triumphs, and life experiences uniquely tailored to women in technology. Girls in Tech, a global nonprofit working to erase the gender gap in tech, celebrates its 15th anniversary Founded in 2007 by CEO Adriana Gascoigne, Girls in Tech has grown into a global leader in the gender equality movement with 100,000+ women and allies in 56 cities, 42 countries and 6 continents. Among the organization's biggest achievements:
The pandemic has disproportionately impacted women in the workplace, and many of the hard-fought gains in gender equality from the last 15 years are under threat. According to last year's Girls in Tech study "The Tech Workplace for Women in the Pandemic," 79% of women who have children in the household report feeling burned out, and more than one in four women report being sexually harassed in the workplace. The situation is even worse around the globe, with the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report finding that the pandemic has set women back so significantly that the gender gap isn't likely to be closed for more than 135 years. The Girls in Tech community starts a new chapter this September 7th at its annual conference, featuring a dynamic selection of speakers with inspiring stories and practical insights to share. Keynote speakers include:
"It's amazing to look back on the progress we've made in 15 years and the 100,000+ women and allies who are united for change, but the fight to end the gender gap in tech and beyond isn't going to get any easier," said Adriana Gascoigne, Founder and CEO, Girls in Tech. "This year's Girls in Tech Conference is going to feature some of the boldest and most successful women in technology delivering their unique visions for the road ahead." The Girls in Tech Conference is sponsored by AWS, Banyan Labs, CDW, Comcast, Gap Inc, Guideware, Infoblox, Marsh, McKesson, McKinsey & Company, Nike, Okta, Pega, Trend Micro, Unstoppable Domains, and Verizon. A full agenda for the Girls in Tech Conference can be found here. About Girls in Tech Girls in Tech is a global non-profit that works to erase the gender gap in tech. Today, every industry is a tech industry, with a need for people of all skills and backgrounds. We offer education and experiences to help people discover their unique superpower and hone it. We aim to see every person accepted, confident, and valued in tech—just as they are. For more information, visit www.GirlsInTech.org or follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Media Contact View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/girls-in-tech-celebrates-15-years-of-success-in-narrowing-the-gender-gap-301598885.html SOURCE Girls in Tech |