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Lesbians Who Tech is back for 2020, and it’s bigger than ever! This year’s conference will feature some of the biggest names in tech, and it’s sure to be a can’t-miss event for anyone interested in the industry. So mark your calendars and get ready to learn, network, and have a great time!
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Introduction
Lesbians Who Tech is a global organization with a mission to connect, support, and empower lesbians in the tech community.
The group was founded in 2010 by Leanne Pittsford, and has since grown to include over 40,000 members in 50 chapters around the world. Each year, the organization hosts a large conference in San Francisco that brings together tech professionals for networking, career development, and skill-sharing.
This year’s conference will be held from February 13-15 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. The event will feature over 100 speakers across a variety of panels and workshops.
History of the Conference
Lesbians Who Tech is a global organization with 40,000 members that aims to connect, support, and educate queer women in tech. The organization was founded in 2012 by Leanne Pittsford.
The first ever Lesbians Who Tech Summit was held in San Francisco in 2013 and drew a crowd of over 700 people. Since then, the yearly conference has grown exponentially, and now boasts an attendance of over 4,000 people from all over the world.
The 2020 Lesbians Who Tech Summit will be held from March 3-5 in San Francisco.
The Conference Today
The Lesbians Who Tech 2020 Conference is currently underway and it is the biggest tech conference of the year. This year’s conference is being held virtually due to the pandemic. The conference is a three-day event and it started on October 1st.
Attendees
This year’s conference brought in over 5,000 attendees, with almost half of them being first-time attendees. The conference was global, with Attendees coming from over 70 countries.
Sponsors
Lesbians Who Tech is excited to announce the sponsors for its 2020 conference! These companies have stepped up to support our community and we are grateful for their partnership.
This year’s sponsors include:
-Platinum: Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon Web Services
-Gold: Apple, Twitter, LinkedIn
-Silver: Comcast NBC Universal, New Relic, Indeed
-Bronze: Dell Technologies, Verizon, Slack
Schedule
9:00am – 10:00am PT – Breakfast
10:00am – 11:45am PT – Opening Keynotes
12:00pm – 1:30pm PT – Lunch
1:45pm – 2:45pm PT – Afternoon Workshops
3:00pm – 4:15pm PT – Breakout Sessions
4:30pm – 5:30pm PT – Community Stage
The Impact of the Conference
The Lesbians Who Tech conference is one of the most important events of the year for the lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. The conference provides a space for members of the community to network, learn about new technology, and hear from some of the most influential figures in the tech industry This year’s conference was especially important, as it fell during a time of heightened political tensions and uncertainty surrounding the future of LGBT rights.
The conference had a significant impact on its attendees, who left feeling more connected to the lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and more inspired to pursue careers in technology. The conference also served as a reminder of the importance of visibility for the LGBT community in the tech industry In a time when the future of LGBT rights is uncertain, conferences like Lesbians Who Tech provide a much-needed space for members of the community to come together and celebrate their accomplishments.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading our guide to Lesbians Who Tech 2020: The Year’s Biggest Tech Conference! We hope this has been helpful in getting you excited for the event and all that it has to offer. Stay tuned for more information about the conference as it gets closer. In the meantime, be sure to check out our website and social media pages for more les tech content.
