Women in Tech (6th November 2025 · Online)
🎯 Objective:
To promote inclusivity and diversity in technology while celebrating the contributions of women leaders in open source. The session will inspire students through stories, discussions, and hands-on activities with FOSS tools.
🕒 Duration: 2 Hours
📌 Agenda Overview:
Opening Remarks (10 min): Faculty Advisor sets the tone for inclusivity & collaboration.
Inspirational Talk (20 min): Guest/alumni shares their journey as a woman in open source.
Panel Discussion (30 min): Exploring challenges & opportunities for women in tech with Q&A.
Student Open-Mic (20 min): Platform for students to share personal experiences and thoughts.
Hands-On Showcase (30 min): Guided demo of FOSS design tools like GIMP & Inkscape.
Wrap-Up & Photo (10 min): Key takeaways and group snapshot.
✨ Key Takeaways for Participants:
Exposure to inspiring stories of women in open source.
Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in tech for women.
Practical learning of FOSS tools for creativity and design.
A safe space to share experiences and build peer support.
