Future Screens NI and Reclaim the Agenda celebrated International Women’s Day with Antonia Forster with an insightful discussion on Closing the Gender Gap: Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
It is no secret that technology is having a diversity crisis. Despite initiatives to diversify, engineering & technology are still perceived as predominantly white, male, middle-class spaces. But this wasn't always the case - in 1943, computing was dominated by women, especially women of colour. What happened? Antonia Forster, XR Technical Specialist, presented a data-driven exploration of the gender gap:- how it affects your bottom line; how AI and machine-learning reinforce bias; and crucially, how we can employ evidence-based, highly effective strategies to combat it.
The event was attended by representatives from across the Creative Industries and Universities and has stimulated a movement of change.
Antonia is a keynote speaker and self-taught programmer, working in the field of AR, VR, and haptics. She travels worldwide, speaking on inclusion and diversity in the workforce. She is a passionate advocate for Women in STEM, a TEDx speaker and mentor, and has been shortlisted for Nature's John Maddox Prize for her work in LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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This event was delivered in partnership with Reclaim the Agenda as part of the NI International Women's Day Programme. Find out more here: