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8:00am
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Breakfast & Networking8:00am - 9:00am Dec 14Start the day right with others who care about creating an inclusive tech ecosystem in the UK, and contribute solutions to our Change Catalyst solutions boards.
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9:00am
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Welcome and State of Diversity & Inclusion in the Global Tech Ecosystem9:00am - 9:20am Dec 14The 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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Special Remarks9:20am - 9:25am Dec 14
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Setting the Stage: The State of Diversity and Inclusion in the London Tech Ecosystem (Solo Talks)9:25am - 10:45am Dec 14Solo talks from advocacy groups, entrepreneurs, tech companies, educators, journalists and government officials addressing the current state of diversity and inclusion in London. What are the major issues, opportunities and emerging solutions to an inclusive and innovative tech economy?
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10:30am
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Q&A with Solo Talk Speakers10:45am - 11:00am Dec 14Audience questions and contributions.
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11:00am
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Driving Inclusion and Innovation in Workplace Culture (Panel Discussion)11:00am - 11:40am Dec 14What works and what doesn't work when driving toward an inclusive culture. How tech companies are addressing diversity and inclusion in the workplace: from recruiting to retention, promotion, leadership development and creating an inclusive culture. Where do you even begin to address diversity and inclusion and how do you find out more?
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11:30am
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Fireside Chat: How Emoji's Changed Our Culture11:40am - 12:00pm Dec 14
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12:00pm
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Lunch12:00pm - 1:00pm Dec 14Please join us for lunch and informal conversation. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian options available. Let us know upon registration if you have dietary restrictions and we'll do our best to provide an option for you!
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1:00pm
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Creating an Inclusive Tech Future in London (Panel Discussion)1:00pm - 2:00pm Dec 14What does an inclusive future in London look like and how do we get there? What are the innovations driving the industry, who is building them, and how can they be built with diversity and inclusion at top of mind? What programs and collaborations are needed to drive inclusive innovation in the UK ecosystem?
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2:00pm
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Toward Inclusive Investment (Panel Discussion)2:00pm - 2:45pm Dec 14Investors, accelerators and entrepreneurs discuss what is needed to develop diverse and inclusive portfolios and investment models.
How can we ensure the next wave of tech companies is diverse and inclusive? What can we do to develop more underrepresented investors? What new models of funding are needed to be fully inclusive?
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2:30pm
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Break2:45pm - 3:00pm Dec 14Coffee and tea available.
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3:00pm
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Focus on Education: Developing an Inclusive Tech Pipeline (Panel Discussion)3:00pm - 3:30pm Dec 14As technology continues to grow, wealth and opportunity gaps continue to increase because some people are left out. How can we improve education to better include all communities, reduce biases in education and storytelling and improve the pathways for anyone to have a tech career?
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3:30pm
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Key Solutions (Solo Talks)3:30pm - 4:30pm Dec 14Talks focused on innovative solutions to tech diversity and inclusion in the UK.
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4:30pm
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Community Forum Discussion & Closing4:30pm - 5:00pm Dec 14Everyone must be a part of the solution to developing an inclusive ecosystem. What is currently needed in the UK to make the tech industry more inclusive? Who are the people and organizations doing great work, and what resources do they need? How do we remove the biggest barriers for underrepresented people in tech locally? How can we each (as engineers, educators, investors, policymakers, tech employees and media) play a role in creating change? What will you commit do doing differently?
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5:00pm
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Happy Hour & Solutions Contribution5:00pm - 6:30pm Dec 14Join us for happy hour to continue the conversation and add your solutions to the Change Catalyst Solutions boards. This is where collaborations happen and new ideas form.
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