An intensive day of learning and inspiration await the 600 women expected at the inaugural one-day everywoman Technology Forum for women in technology. Attendees will be a mix of talented, ambitious women who occupy technology roles across all industry sectors as well as those women performing a vast range of job functions in successful technology companies across EMEA and globally. Taking place at London’s Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on Tuesday 17 March 2015 the day offers unrivalled cross-company networking and an opportunity for delegates to hear from some of the industry’s most inspirational, successful leaders. Supported by technology giants Salesforce and EMC, the Forum will offer personal development masterclasses as well as insight from the industry’s most accomplished technology role models, women occupying European, regional and global roles.
The Forum is dedicated to giving delegates the skills, advice and guidance they need to realise career ambitions in technology. Speakers include senior leaders from key partners EMC and Salesforce as well as tech entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox CBE and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock from UCL’s Space Science team.
The Forum precedes the fifth annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards dinner and ceremony, which celebrates the success of Britain’s leading women in technology.
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman says: “With its line-up of exceptional international speakers and its focus on leadership and masterclasses, the everywoman Forum has been developed to deliver an extraordinary, informative and career enhancing day for every women working in technology. It has never been more important to enable women to realise their career ambitions in technology, this is a must-attend event for all women working in this dynamic industry, offering unrivalled networking opportunities.”
Melissa DiDonato, Area Vice President, Salesforce comments: “I know from my own experience that being able to learn from other women in technology, find mentors and share and promote female success is vital both to continued personal career growth. Further, this kind of forum helps encourage more women to view the technology industry in a positive light. The everywoman Forum provides an excellent opportunity to help guide women into technology, and Salesforce is proud to support this event."
Adrian McDonald, President EMEA at EMC, adds: “At EMC, we are passionate about discovering and nurturing the industry’s best talent, and providing that talent with an environment in which it can thrive and achieve its fullest expression. We have introduced a number of mentoring and development programmes over the years to help prepare women for leadership opportunities in our organisation, and so we are delighted to be involved in the everywoman Forum to help bring this to a wider audience. We look forward to welcoming delegates with a rich agenda delivered by world-class speakers.”
For more information and to book delegate spaces at the inaugural everywoman Technology Forum on 17 March visit www.everywoman.com