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Diversity and Inclusion: Beyond Women in Tech by Heather VanCura

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Channel: Devoxx · 2018 · Science & Technology

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At developer conferences we talk about inclusivity, yet for the last 5 years, women hold less than 20% of all technology positions in the work force, and attendance at developer conferences is even less in most cases (the numbers are even fewer for minority groups). In order to create technologies that serve the society as a whole, we need more diversity, and beyond including women in technology. In this session you will learn how to make conferences more inclusive and diverse - for women, minorities, LGBTQ and non binary individuals. Learn simple ways to support and include a more diverse community in the office, at conferences, and online.

Heather VanCura 
From Oracle
Heather leads the Java Community standardization efforts at Oracle, and is a leader of the global community driven adoption user group programs. She is Chairperson of the Java Community Process (JCP) program. In this role she drives the efforts to transform the JCP program and broaden participation and diversity in the community. She is passionate about Java, women in technology and developer communities, serving as an International speaker and community organizer of developer hack days around the world. She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, California USA and enjoys trying new sports and fitness activities in her free time.

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