Speakers
Aarthi Raju
Adina Halter
Amy Vernon
Audrey Troutt
Brigitte Daniel Corbin
Concetta Rand
Eloise Young
Helena Deus
Jess Bell
Jessica Magness
Jessica Sant
Jocelyn Harper
Kate Green
Katel LeDû
Kathryn Rose
Kelcey Gosserand
Lauren Hasson
Leah Fox
Lizz Hill
Lucinda Duncalfe
Meredith Hassett
Michelle Pujadas
Mythili Pisolkar
Natalie Hirsch
Sarah Anderson
Sheila Lindsey
Stephanie Cramp
Stephanie Humphrey
Suzanne Keenan
Tracey Welson-Rossman
Sessions
Git, Oh Shit!
Confused by git and version control? Know a little bit about how to commit to you repository but don’t understand how git works on larger development teams? Know you can use git as a backup when…
Developing Accessibly for the Web
Developing a website is usable by those with disabilities such as blindness is surprisingly easy to do…as long as you program it correctly. Learn the tricks to making your site accessible. Attendees…
The Quick and Dirty Introduction to Data Analysis
Participants will: Practice the fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL). Use database schema to design appropriate queries using SQL. Topics Covered: Create a local database using data…
Agile and SAFe (Scaled Agile) Frameworks for Software Development
Agile frameworks – What are they and how they revolutionize organizational thinking towards people and software development processes; Breaking down the Big Ask into attainable business value…
Bugs, Books, and Bulbs: Lessons in Product Management Prioritization
While many in technology focus on how we’re going to solve customer problems, product managers focus on what those problems are, and why they are worth solving. This session will guide attendees in…
Get in the Unit Test Mindset: Plan and Implement Unit Tests
Are you a developer who has heard about unit tests but don’t know where to get started? Are you a project manager who knows unit tests are a valuable tool but aren’t sure how to implement them on…
Intro to Android Development
This is a hands-on introduction to app development on Android. By the end of this workshop you will be able to run an Android app from source and know how to change basic app behavior. Starter app…
Being Agile with Planning Poker
In Agile Fundamentals, we explore what is Agile and how it differs from working in Waterfall. We address how you can be effective if your organization is transforming to Agile. We perform a hands on…
Connecting the World of APIs with Javascript
This hand-on workshop would introduce the audience to REST APIs and AJAX/jQuery. We would walk through how to incorporate AJAX calls into a JavaScript based application. Once the basics have been…
Technology does not stand still and neither should you – Tech careers for now and the future
We all know that working in tech is writing code and more. It also moves at a breakneck speed and we need to stay current with not only the technical trends but also the ever-changing career…
Blockchain Applications for the Real World – How Blockchain is transforming your industry and what you need to know to stay ahead
Blockchain is the buzzword of the moment, but most people have no idea what that means beyond Bitcoin. The technology is transforming industries as disparate as healthcare and real estate, media and…
Mrs. Pierre Curie Makes a Discovery: Editing Wikipedia for Women in History
A hands-on workshop that covers how to begin editing Wikipedia and build ones confidence. Using pages like Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee, we will ensure women are mentioned by…
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
It is critical as a leader and emerging leader to be able to evaluate and develop talent to build the next generation of leadership within your organization. This session will focus on the importance…
The Philly Special: Embrace Tech Trends to Strengthen Your Leadership Skills
As a woman in tech, staying on top of emerging trends in the sector is critical now more than ever as the industry tips towards AWS, BlockChain, AI, smart city infrastructures, and the steady power…
Feminine Frequency: Women in Tech Podcasting
Exploring tech podcasts in general, especially hosted by women, what the formats are / what works best, and potentially what constitutes a tech podcast.
3D Technology & Consumerism: Shaping the Face of Fashion
The symbiotic relationship between the (taste) Maker and the Consumer has long been a complicated one, though few will argue that the consumer’s interests and motivation has always been at the root…
From Data to Insights
Data, such as products, health records, claim records, employees and customers records, is one of the enterprise valuable assets. However, data itself is not useful until it turns into information,…
Bootstrap your way to success: from product development to fundraising
Two female entrepreneurs share the challenges, opportunities, and outcomes of taking a business from nothing to something. We’ll break down the reality of fundraising with VCs and how crowdfunding…
Become a NegotiatHer: Learn Secrets to Make More $ in Your Tech Career
As tech women, salary negotiation is an essential skill, but negotiating isn’t always so easy. Imposter syndrome, fear, and unconscious bias are real adversaries that can get in your way to a…
Taking the Reins: How to Lead a Start-Up You Didn’t Start
The entrepreneurial landscape is constantly changing, and more women are taking on leadership roles than ever before – whether that’s by founding their own company, or becoming an executive at an…