3) We're going beyond gender
That women are under represented in tech isn't news, but there is more than one type of bias feeding the homogeneity of thought that is limiting UK tech. Intersectionality is, depending on your politics and how much time you spend on Twitter, a logical way to explain how prejudices relating to ethnicity, class or gender can intersect and overlap to the detriment of those at the intersection - or grievance- and identity politics-driven, neo-Marxist claptrap that threatens us all.
Whatever your views on these theories, our sessions on topics such as socio-economic barriers and creating a more inclusive culture for those with neurodivergent traits will inform, educate and inspire.
Lesley Salmon, global CIO at Kellogg's, will be talking about her own background, career journey and what her team is doing to lift equity in Kellogg's IT; a panel discussion chaired by Computing editor Tom Allen will discuss how conditions such as ADHD are influenced by hormonal fluctuations; and how accommodations for neurodivergent individuals can benefit everyone in an office environment.
Patricia Gestoso, global director of customer support & operations at BIOVIA, will be talking about a new front that women are going to have to fight on - the impact of generative AI on roles more likely to be filled by women, and on how to build a successful, resilient and sustainable tech career.