- The symposium will bring together scientists, entrepreneurs and technology experts to discuss the current state of investments in technology
- The event will be co-sponsored by Parliament51, a non-profit social impact venture that aims to achieve gender equality in the workplace
- International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women in society and promotes ways to reach gender parity in the labor force.
MEDIA ADVISORY
Library of Congress Holds Symposium on Women Leadership in Tech and Investments for International Women’s Day
The Library of Congress Science, Technology and Business Division will co-sponsor an International Women’s Day symposium on Wednesday, March 8, with Parliament51, a social impact venture that promotes equal opportunities for women in the workforce. The symposium will bring together scientists, entrepreneurs and technology experts to discuss the current state of investments in technology, increasing women in leadership positions, and incorporating diverse thinking into problem-solving through technology.
What: International Women’s Day Symposium: Women Leadership in Tech and Investments
When: Wednesday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon ET.
Where: Montpelier Room, Madison Building Library of Congress,
101 Independence Ave., Washington, DC. 20540
Who: Confirmed keynote speaker:
Dr. Vivienne Ming, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, inventor and artificial intelligence expert who will discuss issues related to inclusion and the future of work.Ming has founded six startups, been chief scientist at two others, and launched a “mad science incubator,” Socos Labs. She was named among the BBC’s100 Womenin 2017, and as one of theFinancial Times'"LGBTleaders and allies today".
Confirmed panelists:
- Felicity Hassan, board member of the Women Business Collaborative and creator of an inclusivity-focused search firm, TheFind.
- Zaneilia Harris, certified financial planner and president of Harris & Harris Wealth Management Group.
- Baat Enosh, founder of Nia Growth, a startup in the finance world focused on helping freelancers save for retirement by using behavioral science.
- Merav Bahat, founder of Dazz, an innovative cybersecurity firm.
- Assaf Rappaport, founder of Wiz, a cloud security startup.
RSVP: Media interested in covering the event must register online. For media interview requests, contact Maria Peña, mpena@loc.gov. For non-media questions, contact Natalie Burclaff in the Science, Technology & Business Division at the Library of Congress at nabu@loc.gov.
The symposium will be co-sponsored by Parliament51, a non-profit social impact venture that aims to achieve gender equality by empowering women and strengthening their presence in the workplace.
About International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a yearly global event that celebrates the achievements of women in the social, economic, cultural and political spheres and promotes ways to reach gender parity in the workforce.
This year’s celebration comes at a time when the digital gender gap hampers women’s progress in the workplace. Women make up just 19.9% of science and engineering professionals worldwide, according to a recent UN report. Globally, women make up only 16% of management positions in the information technology industry and 19% of C-suite roles in financial services institutions, according to data from Credit Suisse and Deloitte, respectively.
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Media Contact: María Peña, mpena@loc.gov
PR 23-018
03/01/2023
ISSN 0731-3527