Please note this is an in-person event and registration is needed to enter the event - We will not be able to grant access on the day without a ticket. Please show proof of ticket confirmation upon arrival.

International Women’s Day (IWD) #ImpactTheFuture is Women Techmakers’ largest annual event campaign where Ambassadors host events all around the world during the months of March and April in celebration of this moment.

We will be hosting an evening of talks and career panel discussions sponsored by SkyScanner and with the warm support of GDG London and GDG Cloud London

How to get there:

SkyScanner, Level 5, Ilona Rose House, Manette St, London W1D 4AL

The closest metro is Tottenham Court Road

Registration starts at 17:30

In-person Participation: This is an in-person-only participation event

Diverse Topics: We will have talks on various Google Technologies and other relevant tech subjects, including AI/ML, Flutter, Cloud/DevOps, Blockchain, Career, Diversity&Inclusion

Agenda

17:30 Registration

18:15 Welcome from the organisers

18:30 Maria Paz Muñoz Parra - Building a More Inclusive Future: AI, alt-text, and the Democratisation of Information

“This talk takes a broader perspective, exploring the ethical and societal implications of using AI for alternative text generation. It will discuss how AI-powered alt-text can bridge the information gap for people with disabilities and create a more inclusive digital world. The talk will also explore potential biases in AI-generated alt-text and how to build responsible AI systems that promote accessibility.”

19:00 Break

19:15 Panel #1: The Tech Path: Challenges

In this career panel, top tech female leaders will tell their story of success in tech, including their challenges.

Maria Grazia Vigliotti, CEO - Fidata Limited

Antonella Pintus, Senior Engineering Manager - SkyScanner

Shijimol A K, Cloud Specialist - Google

19:55 Break

20:05 Panel #2: The Tech Path: Action

Following panel 1, in this second session we will discuss the Action the most influential women in tech community leaders take to inspire the new generation and impact the future

Gisela Rossi, Senior Engineering Manager - Trustpilot

Renuka Kelkar, GDE, Field Marketing Specialist - Codemagic

Nicola Martin, Quality Leadership - Inclusioneering

20:45 Q&A and Closing Statements

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-techmakers-london/

Twitter: https://x.com/London_WTM?s=20