We Open Tech (WOT), the cybersecurity and tech community formed to elevate and support people of marginalized genders for the last two years, announces its merger with and into the Diana Initiative, the belonging-driven organization and popular annual conference committed to helping all underrepresented people in Information Security which hosted their first event in 2016.
The 2023 Diana Initiative Conference will take place Monday August 7, 2023, In-Person, at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa. This year’s theme is “Lead the Change.”
We Open Tech Co-Founder Chloé Messdaghi said: “Our missions have been aligned with one another since WOT was founded. Today more than ever, marginalized persons need and deserve the best and most possible opportunities for mentoring relationships, professional development, career opportunities and support, and we are delighted to join forces with Diana Initiative and work together to expand its events and community support.”
Although some segments of the technology community have moved to become more inclusive to diverse talents, challenging headwinds and the current political climate continue to impede the participation of those of marginalized.
The consolidation comes at a time when “gatekeeping” is contributing to the ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage, and represents barriers to building better security teams and stronger leaders.
This year’s Diana Initiative Conference features sessions such as:
- Speakers
- Career Fair
- Career Village
- Lockpick Village
- Maker Village
- Hands-on workshops
For a full list of sessions, visit: https://www.dianainitiative.org/event/event-schedule/
Diana Initiative & We Open Tech Merge to Support Marginalized Security/Tech Persons
Posted in Commentary with tags Diana Initiative on June 27, 2023 by itnerdWe Open Tech (WOT), the cybersecurity and tech community formed to elevate and support people of marginalized genders for the last two years, announces its merger with and into the Diana Initiative, the belonging-driven organization and popular annual conference committed to helping all underrepresented people in Information Security which hosted their first event in 2016.
The 2023 Diana Initiative Conference will take place Monday August 7, 2023, In-Person, at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa. This year’s theme is “Lead the Change.”
We Open Tech Co-Founder Chloé Messdaghi said: “Our missions have been aligned with one another since WOT was founded. Today more than ever, marginalized persons need and deserve the best and most possible opportunities for mentoring relationships, professional development, career opportunities and support, and we are delighted to join forces with Diana Initiative and work together to expand its events and community support.”
Although some segments of the technology community have moved to become more inclusive to diverse talents, challenging headwinds and the current political climate continue to impede the participation of those of marginalized.
The consolidation comes at a time when “gatekeeping” is contributing to the ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage, and represents barriers to building better security teams and stronger leaders.
This year’s Diana Initiative Conference features sessions such as:
For a full list of sessions, visit: https://www.dianainitiative.org/event/event-schedule/
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