The challenges of attaining equal representation and retaining women in technology are two highly discussed issues in the high tech industry today. Many organizations are focused on inspiring girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and on providing sustainable support for women to advance their careers. Regardless, it is predicted that more than half of the career women employed in STEM related fields will leave the tech industry in their mid-thirties. Join IEEE and the UN Foundation as we unite SXSW attendees with some of today’s leading women in technology. We’ll harness our collective brainpower to build on the positive potential of women in tech. Leveraging “appreciative inquiry” methodology and design thinking tactics, we’ll collaboratively develop ideas, solutions, and prototypes that help women develop sustainable support networks that usher in opportunity, encourage growth and drive success. Part of the IEEE Future ID Series

This event is part of the Social Good Hub Program, learn more at http://sxsw.com/sxgood.

Located in the Social Good Hub Breakout Room