How Can Women's Access to Technology Transform Into Leadership? Almas Jiwani to Deliver Keynote Address at Wonder Women Tech Conference in Long Beach, California
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwired - Jun 22, 2016) -
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Almas Jiwani will join fellow women pioneers and leaders to deliver keynote address at the Wonder Women Tech Conference from July 15 to July 17, 2016 at The Long Beach Convention Center, in Long Beach, California. With the theme #WeArePioneers, Wonder Women Tech will explore women and diversity in tech, and those leading the way for innovation.
"I believe this gathering speaks to what we are trying to accomplish at the Almas Jiwani Foundation. We are focused on empowering women, seeing more diversity across social and economic spectrums, and the importance of harnessing technology to help those living in poverty," said Almas Jiwani. "By recognizing the advancements women have made, we are bringing attention to the economic, technological, and political advancements that we have achieved, as well as the untapped potential across the continents."
Wonder Women Tech will gather women innovators, hackers, visionaries, diverse demographics and A-list speakers to explore and engage powerful discussions, education opportunities, and programming geared towards women and diversity in STEAM.
"We selected Almas Jiwani as a keynote speaker for Wonder Women Tech 2016 because she is a fearless leader who champions on behalf of gender equality and female empowerment," said Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder, Wonder Women Tech. "Our visions are aligned and we both seek to provide the tools and resources for women and girls to succeed and reach for the stars in every capacity. We each are creating a legacy for females to embark upon the world as pioneers, as innovators, as entrepreneurs, as women. We are honored to have Almas address our attendees and generate an impact that will inspire for generations to come."
ABOUT THE ALMAS JIWANI FOUNDATION
Empowering women and girls through focused projects that directly address gender equality, education, entrepreneurship, entertainment and energy rights. Through empowering women and girls in targeted areas, AJF hopes to improve societal and economic conditions in the developing world. Projects include providing sustainable energy to provide a better education, better living conditions and to create the environment where women can thrive as entrepreneurs in any region.
ABOUT WONDER WOMEN TECH
The mission of Wonder Women Tech is to highlight, celebrate, and educate women and diversity in STEAM and innovation by creating diverse programming, events, and educational resources, which foster women and diverse individuals as role models, and provide an ecosystem of women supporting, mentoring and educating other women.
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