Creating Inclusive Startups Workshop

When

February 15th - 16th, 2018 10am-4pm each day, includes lunch

Where

710 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Come Learn How to Create a Diverse and Inclusive Startup From the Beginning

Join us for a free two-day workshop providing tools, language and templates for developing a more diverse and inclusive startup.

In a safe and inclusive environment, we'll discuss the business case for diversity and inclusion, leading with empathy, working through microaggressions and biases on your team, supporting underrepresented team members, examining your recruiting process, developing equitable systems and processes, measurement and accountability, developing a strategic Inclusion Plan, and more.

Come find out what the Change Catalyst team has learned working with hundreds of tech companies and startups across the world in this hands-on workshop.

All you have to do is commit the time. Thanks to generous sponsorship from LaunchVic, these workshops are free for startups (a $1,500 value).

100+ speakers working across the tech ecosystem on diversity and inclusion. 1000 diverse attendees who care about change. 2000 diverse talent seeking new jobs and new positions in tech. 50 tech companies hiring diverse talent 2.5 days in a safe and inclusive environment, collaborating, learning and exploring solutions.

Exploring artificial intelligence, venture capital, inclusive products, company culture change, diverse hiring, neurodiversity, employee resource groups, policy and advocacy, the future of technology …. and much more.

There is no other conference like this. Find people who care, solutions to take with you and new experiences and understanding.

Join us in driving an inclusive future for everyone!

Career Fair – October 17, 11am - 3pm
Bringing together high-quality underrepresented tech candidates with local tech companies who are hiring diverse candidates. Companies joining the career fair have entry-, mid- and senior-level openings across engineering, product, data, UX, marketing, finance and many other positions.

We'll also have Resume Workshops, Career Coaching and FREE professional headshots. Don't miss this opportunity!

Conference & Startup Showcase – October 18-19, 8am - 7pm
Real talk, real action. Come join us for 2 days of keynotes, panel discussions, solo talks and immersive workshops focusing on solutions to diversity and inclusion across the tech ecosystem. Our Startup Showcase will feature incredible early-stage tech entrepreneurs in EdTech, FinTech, PeopleTech and FutureTech. Plus we'll have an Innovation Hall, Solutions Lab, Airbnb Recharge Lounge and more.

Introducing the Tech Inclusion 2017 Ability in Tech Track

This year we have added an Ability in Tech Track at Tech Inclusion, co-curated with our partners at Computer Technologies Program. Modeled after our successful 2016 Ability in Tech Summit, this track will address inclusive and accessible design, workplace inclusion, accessibility, neurodiversity, employee resource groups for people with disabilities, Startup Showcase pitches, and much more. You'll learn a ton in a safe, solutions-focused environment. Contact us if your organization would like to sponsor this track!

That's 2.5 powerful days focused on solutions.

Participation includes:

Two powerful days of workshops, learning solutions with Change Catalyst facilitators
Creating Inclusive Startups Toolkit with templates and resources to help create change in your company
Change Catalyst Inclusion Survey for Startups
Template to develop your Strategic Inclusion Plan
Change Catalyst Office Hours for continued learning throughout the year (offered quarterly)