Future Tuesdays Presents Closing the Gender Gap: Diversity and Inclusion in Tech with Antonia Forster

It is no secret that technology is having a diversity crisis. Despite initiatives to diversify, engineering & technology are still perceived as predominantly white, male, middle-class spaces. But this wasn't always the case - in 1943, computing was dominated by women, especially women of colour. What happened? Join Antonia Forster, XR Technical Specialist, for a data-driven exploration of the gender gap:- how it affects your bottom line; how AI and machine-learning reinforce bias; and crucially, how we can employ evidence-based, highly effective strategies to combat it. 

Antonia is a keynote speaker and self-taught programmer, working in the field of AR, VR, and haptics.  She travels worldwide, speaking on inclusion and diversity in the workforce. She is a passionate advocate for Women in STEM, a TEDx speaker and mentor, and has been shortlisted for Nature's John Maddox Prize for her work in LGBTQ+ inclusion. 

Antonia is a genre-defying science presenter, comedian, and lyricist. A published biologist with an MSc in animal behaviour, she is known for blending scientific expertise with radical science communication techniques. She is a member of the Science Showoff Talent Factory - a collective funded by the Wellcome Trust - and has performed at Kew Gardens, At-Bristol Science Centre, Wilderness Festival, BBC Radio, and more. Find out more about Antonia here: https://antoniaforster.com/  

This event is delivered in partnership with Reclaim the Agenda as part of the International Women's Day Programme.   Find out more here: https://www.reclaimtheagenda.com/iwd-2021 
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