Guiding the Journey Towards Equality at the Grace Hopper Conference
In October 2019, the Grace Hopper Conference (GHC) took place in Orlando, Florida, attracting over 25,000 attendees from around the world. This annual event, dedicated to the celebration of women in computing, featured a massive career fair, presentations, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.
One of the leading brands that graced the conference as a Diamond Sponsor for the past four years was the speaker's brand name. Despite the search results not containing information about the leading person of the brand or listing the brand's employees who attended the 2019 conference, the brand's presence was undeniable.
The speaker, who has been with the brand for a decade, entered the tech industry with limited awareness of technology's power and their ability to influence it. However, at the GHC, they discovered a world of female technological excellence that inspired them to explore more technical roles in the industry and to learn from and support other women who share this journey.
The speaker's brand name had a vibrant booth in a premium location at the career fair, where they screened hundreds of candidates, including computer and data scientists, product managers, user interface designers, students, professionals, people returning to work, and men. The brand also built a strong pipeline of recent college graduates (RCGs) and interns ready to help shape the future of the brand.
Moreover, the speaker acted as a moderator for fireside chats with industry leaders at the conference, and StubHub President Sukhinder Singh Cassidy gave a keynote presentation. The speaker was reminded at the GHC that they are the change they want to see.
The GHC aims to achieve gender parity for all by 2025, a goal that aligns with the speaker's brand name's values of strategic partnerships and commitment to diversity and inclusion. The speaker's brand name values these partnerships, and their support of GHC as a Diamond Sponsor for the past four years is a testament to this commitment.
At the Senior Leadership Summit of the Grace Hopper Conference, the speaker's brand name had a presence, showcasing their dedication to attracting more women in technology. The speaker connected with people and job candidates at the conference to demonstrate this commitment.
Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist, once said, "Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.' I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counterclockwise." This quote resonated with the speaker as they continue to strive for change and progress in the tech industry.
The speaker is proud to work for a company that understands the importance of gender diversity and actively works toward achieving it. They left the 2019 GHC with a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to continue championing diversity and inclusion in tech.
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