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12:00pm
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Doors Open12:00pm - 1:00pm May 11
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1:00pm
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Talk: State of Diversity & Inclusion in Tech Industry & Tech Ecosystem1:00pm - 1:30pm May 11The 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?
Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO, Change Catalyst, @mbrianaepler
Wayne Sutton, Founder & CTO, Change Catalyst, @waynesutton
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1:30pm
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State of Detroit Diversity and Inclusion1:30pm - 2:00pm May 11An overview of where we are now and how far we have to go to have an inclusive tech economy locally.
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2:00pm
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Panel: Creating an Inclusive Tech Ecosystem in Detroit2:00pm - 3:00pm May 11The Detroit tech ecosystem - present and future - and how diversity and inclusion plays a role. Where do opportunities and current needs exist in Detroit? What programs are currently helping drive diversity and inclusion? How can each person can help create meaningful change?
Moderator: Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO, Change Catalyst, @mbrianaepler
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3:00pm
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INTERACTIVE SESSION: Inclusion Solutions Lab3:00pm - 4:15pm May 11Inclusion is everyone's problem and everyone can be a part of the solution. What is currently needed in the Detroit 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? What will you commit do doing differently?
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4:00pm
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Lightning Talks4:15pm - 4:55pm May 11Short solutions-focused talks focused on solutions to tech diversity and inclusion in Detroit.
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4:30pm
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CLOSING4:55pm - 5:00pm May 11Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO, Change Catalyst, @mbrianaepler
Wayne Sutton, Founder & CTO, Change Catalyst, @waynesutton
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5:00pm
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RECEPTION5:00pm - 6:30pm May 11Join us for Happy Hour, networking and refreshments to continue the conversation!
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