203 - Keynote Presentation: TECH'S (UN)CONSCIOUS BIAS PROBLEM: WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE INDUSTRY AND HOW IT AFFECTS BUSINESS

Michelle Bailey
June 11, 9:00 am - 9:30 am  •  Gateway Ballroom

Unconscious attributions based on age, race, and gender permeate throughout our daily life and can have an invisible - but very real - impact on our careers. The issue of gender diversity in tech isn't just a matter of fairness; it's a very real business, shareholder, and economic problem for our industry. This session will leverage recent IDC/WITI survey data to uncover where we stand in terms of representation, compensation, and overall opportunities for women in technology. For the first time, we will highlight different workplace experiences based on job type and uncover key opportunities for effecting change.