Tech Innovators Gather: Honoring Female Pioneers in Technology at the Grace Hopper Event
The 2018 Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), the largest gathering of women technologists in the world, hosted approximately 20,000 attendees from around the globe. This year's event, held in Houston, Texas, featured a diverse range of attendees, from college-aged women to mature candidates, all united by a shared passion for technology.
Among the crowd, a significant number of young women technologists are emerging, demonstrating confidence and motivation that could lead to significant advancements in the tech industry. The confidence level of these young women technologists is notable, as they are motivated to bring about changes in the world.
The conference featured a large career fair, speeches, presentations, and networking opportunities. Our brand name and StubHub were Diamond Sponsors at GHC, with a strong presence in the career fair and panels. Our booth at the career fair had long lines of computer scientists, data scientists, product managers, and UI designers, all eager to learn about opportunities within our company.
The keynote speakers at GHC were Padmasree Warrior and Jessica O. Matthews. Warrior, who built her career within existing business structures, taking chances, and Matthews, who represents the new generation of women leaders who break barriers and make a difference, inspired many with their stories and insights.
Grace Hopper, a prominent figure in technology, once said, "Go ahead and do it. You can always apologize later." This quote encourages young people to take risks and innovate, a sentiment that resonated with the attendees. Topics discussed at GHC included the identification of fake news, machine learning, career and leadership, fast LRT implementation on parallel computer architectures, machine learned spam detection in ecommerce, and more.
The emergence of these young women technologists signifies a shift in the tech industry. They are being supported by a large network of influential women and men, indicating a growing acceptance and encouragement of their contributions. The support network for these young women technologists is an encouraging sign of the industry's willingness to embrace diversity and fresh perspectives.
In conclusion, the 2018 Grace Hopper Conference was a testament to the growing influence and impact of young women technologists. The conference provided a platform for these women to showcase their skills, network with industry leaders, and learn from each other. As these young women continue to make their mark in the tech industry, we can look forward to a future where technology is shaped by a diverse and innovative group of thinkers.
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