Brenda Romero
KEYNOTE: Hidden Histories
#1about 3 minutes
Beyond the usual suspects in women's tech history
The common narrative of women in tech is limited to a few famous names, which shapes stereotypes and career choices for the next generation.
#2about 5 minutes
A personal journey into the game industry
The speaker shares her entry into the game industry at age 15, highlighting an early work environment that had gender parity.
#3about 5 minutes
How women were pushed out of programming
Programming was originally considered "menial" work for women until rising pay and prestige attracted men, leading to a cultural shift that pushed women out.
#4about 6 minutes
The modern experience of being a "woman in tech"
Being treated as an anomaly leads to a focus on gender rather than professional work, illustrated by personal stories of harassment and inappropriate questions.
#5about 4 minutes
Highlighting forgotten women pioneers in computing
Many foundational contributions to computing, from the Apollo program's code to assembly language and compilers, were made by women who have been largely forgotten.
#6about 3 minutes
The real-world impact of lacking diversity
A lack of diversity in tech teams leads to biased products and systems, from poorly designed hardware to discriminatory AI recruitment tools.
#7about 4 minutes
A call to action for industry-wide parity
Reaching gender parity requires actively clearing away myths, changing exclusionary marketing, and making the business case for diverse teams.
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