BIPOC: Navigating Isolation in Tech

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30

Puppet 308 Southwest 2nd Avenue Portland, OR, 97204 United States (map)

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Join us for an event dedicated to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) currently seeking employment or currently working in technology in the Portland metro area. This is an opportunity to dialogue, network and meet. Amanda Lopez, of the PDXWIT Board, will lead the group in creating an inclusive space to share challenges, opportunities, and experiences specific to women and non-binary community who identify as a BIPOC.

Speakers: TBD

Agenda

5:30 p.m. - Check-in (mingle)
5:45 pm - Speed Meet and Greet
6:00 p.m. - Announcements and Welcome
6:15 p.m. - Speaker segment/Conversation
6:40 p.m. - Raffle and Breakouts
6:45 p.m. - BIPOC Workshop with Presenters (Pre-Registration Required, if filled there will be an onsite waitlist)/Allies Networking Session
7:30 p.m. - Event Concludes

Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

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We’re on the lookout for speakers

Do you have a unique story to tell? Do you have a specific skill set you’d like to share with our community? We’re always looking for speakers to share their knowledge at an upcoming PDXWIT event. Learn more about our current speaking opportunities.

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