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Doors Open12:00pm - 1:00pm Sep 19
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1:00pm
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Welcome by Change Catalyst and 18711:00pm - 1:10pm Sep 19
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State of Diversity and Inclusion in the the US Tech Industry1:10pm - 1:25pm Sep 19The Founders of Change Catalyst and Tech Inclusion discuss what they have learned over the last 3 years, working across the global tech ecosystem on diversity and inclusion. What are the major issues and opportunities for change the tech industry? What seems to be working and where is the need greatest?
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State of Diversity and Inclusion in Chicago's Tech Industry1:25pm - 1:50pm Sep 19Solo talks: Where we are now at a local level - what are the major issues, opportunities and emerging solutions to an inclusive tech economy in Chicago.
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1:30pm
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Sex, Gender and Innovation Gaps in Data and Design for Healthcare1:50pm - 2:00pm Sep 19Hindsight has its benefits. Today’s innovation and research communities are recognizing that the approaches to designing drugs devices and treatment have to change. They way most innovation has come to exclude the personalized and individualized variables which play out differently based on sex and gender.
If we truly want better outcomes in our physical and economic health, we need to start with collecting the right data across diverse populations and diverse healthcare situations.
Dima Elissa, CEO of VisMed 3D, shares her learning about the real world impact the lack of patient-specific data has in healthcare innovation and how we can change the landscape.
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2:00pm
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Creating an Inclusive Tech Ecosystem in Chicago (Panel Discussion)2:00pm - 3:00pm Sep 19The Chicago tech ecosystem - present and future - and how diversity and inclusion plays a role. Where do opportunities and current needs exist in Chicago? What programs are currently helping drive diversity and inclusion? How can each person can help create meaningful change?
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3:00pm
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INTERACTIVE SESSION: Inclusion Solutions Lab3:00pm - 3:50pm Sep 19Inclusion is an issue we all must solve together. In this interactive Solutions Lab, we'll work together to determine: What is currently needed in the Chicago area to make the tech industry more inclusive? Who are the people and organizations doing great work, and what resources do they need? What are the biggest barriers for underrepresented people in tech locally? How can companies, educators, investors, policymakers, tech employees and media each play a role in creating change?
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3:30pm
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Hiring America's Heroes: Why You Need Veterans on Your Team3:50pm - 4:00pm Sep 19For many veterans, the transition into civilian life is fraught with hardships. Despite their sacrifices through serving their country, veterans suffer from a 9.1% unemployment rate - 50% higher than their civilian counterparts. Employers are wary of hiring veterans because they believe that the skills they acquired in the military are not transferable to the civilian sector. In reality, this couldn't be further from the truth. If you are building a software team today, you would be remiss to ignore this pool of talent - build a better team by hiring veterans.
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4:00pm
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My Experience Transitioning to Tech as a Queer, Immigrant, Woman of Color4:00pm - 4:10pm Sep 19In this talk, I will share with the audience my experience transitioning to Tech from Education and the challenges, the triumphs, general observations about Tech culture from the perspective of an a queer, immigrant, woman of color, and ultimately share tips about what companies can do to create more inclusive communities.
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Why Gaming Needs to Be Inclusive, not just Diverse4:10pm - 4:20pm Sep 19Why Inclusion, not just diversity is important for Gaming to grow and move beyond the perception that it's still a kids game. I'll talk about why it's important but also what's being done to improve things across the industry and goals to work towards.
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"You're Hired ..." A Deaf Perspective in Getting Employed4:20pm - 4:30pm Sep 19We'll introduce the audience on the reality of deaf people and percentage of them employed, under-employed, and un-employed.
Following up, we'll highlight on real-word, difficult experiences deaf people have encountered in the interviewing process.
While sharing these experiences, we'll give hearing attendees actionable solutions on how deaf/hoh and hearing can best work together.
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4:30pm
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Unleashing Chicago's Black Tech Ecosystem4:30pm - 4:40pm Sep 19Black Tech Mecca recently completed the first full comprehensive analysis of a U.S. city's black tech ecosystem across academic, corporate, and entrepreneurship tracks for Chicago. Tune in to learn more about their findings and what it means for Chicago's tech ecosystem and beyond.
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Dismantling the System of Intolerance4:40pm - 4:50pm Sep 19The Price of non-diverse work environments is steep, but often the battle wounds of corporate inequality are minimized. Hear blunt, real world advice about how to include and consider everyone in your work environment.
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Closing4:50pm - 5:00pm Sep 19What will you commit do doing differently? Where do we go from here?
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5:00pm
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Happy Hour5:00pm - 6:30pm Sep 19Join us for Happy Hour, networking and refreshments to continue the conversation!
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