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I wonder: Women in tech
Part of I wonder series
Wednesday 27 September 2023, 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Online
Free
In this episode of ‘I wonder’, marking 130 years since the signing of the 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition, we look at the representation of women in the tech industry with Eva Sherwood, Co-Chair of TechWomen.
Why are there so few women in tech?
Although women were the first computer programmers, we now have stubbornly low numbers of women studying computer science and technology at a tertiary level and an overall minority of women filling our tech companies and tech roles.
More importantly, why is this something that needs to change? And what can we do about it?
‘I wonder’ is a series that explores the many and varied potential futures of Aotearoa and the planet. Weaving subject experts, scholars and future-thinkers, this series aims to expand our minds and leave us curious in our quest for knowledge.
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About the speaker
Eva Sherwood is a Director at Deloitte. Her role includes developing digital and technology strategies for organisations looking to drive business value through the use of systems and technology, and overseeing the delivery of complex projects which include significant digital transformation. Eva is Co-Chair of TechWomen a group within NZTech who help inspire girls and women into technology and support the retention of women in tech roles.
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