ACS Panel: Future of Women in Tech
Join us in Melbourne on Thursday 7 November to hear from a panel of leaders who will host an interactive panel and discuss best practices on building a gender equitable workplace and pipeline for new talent.
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About this event
Hosted by ACS, International Connector and Australian American Chamber of Commerce, we are putting the design of the future in the hands of women across Australia and Silicon Valley to co-create best practices together.
Uniquely, this 4 city forum will be interactive and action oriented. Every participant will contribute ideas from their experience to create collaborative best practices for changing the dialogue and practice of women working in tech today. In addition, the event will aim to help build the strategy for a strong pipeline of women entering the technology industries.
Key learning's will include:
- How women provide the competitive edge for Australia and the global economy
- Best practices on building a gender equitable workplace today
- Best practices to build a gender equity pipeline for new talent
- Karen Gee - Strategic Technology Leader
- Janine Griffiths - Managing Director of Accenture
- Claudine Ogilvie - CIO of Jetstar
- Helen Fairclough - Director of People, Culture & Improvement at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
- Celeste Johnston - CIO at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Don't miss this special event!
Speakers
Bringing more than 20 years’ experience across the local, regional and global ICT industry, Karen has demonstrated experience in leading large and complex business change programs, including service delivery and program management in diverse and changing
environments.
Karen is a passionate and dedicated advocate for improving inclusion and diversity in the ICT industry, volunteering her time to various industry initiatives that encourage women in STEM.
In addition to her client portfolio leadership responsibilities, Janine is the Location Lead for Accenture’s Brisbane Office of more than 450 people, and is Accenture’s Asia Pacific Inclusion and Diversity Sponsor.
Prior to Jetstar Claudine was CIO for Ridley Corporation, she managed KPMG's Consumer and Industrial Markets business; she was the Regional Product Manager (Australia, NZ, PNG and Pacific Islands) at International SOS. She also held sales operations and marketing roles for British Petroleum (BP Australia).
She was awarded Top CIO50 in Australia in 2016, is a 2015 graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), an alumni of the Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program 2013 Kuala Lumpur, and a 2012 Asialink Leaders Program alumni (Melbourne University).
Solid interpersonal skills. A people person. A committed team player that possesses the drive and initiative to consistently meet deadlines. Her energy and enthusiasm motivates and encourages others to deliver high quality best practices results. Managing Director of self owned IT consultancy company specialising in Transformational, IT Program delivery, Testing services and Operational management.
With her team Helen builds capability through a continued focus on the development of their people; championing diversity and inclusion; acquiring, developing and supporting the business to retain talent; leading the business to better manage change; rewarding and recognising employees; and, providing sound industrial and employee relations advice.
Helen has also pursued a Masters of Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Swinburne University of Technology.
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