Lightning Talks with Women In Tech Belfast (Lean In)

• What we’ll do:

At the start of this year Women In Tech Belfast (Lean In) held a number of workshops to give more women the skills to encourage them into public speaking, with the aim of ensuring representative speakers at local tech events. As a continuation of this, we are collaborating with them to co-host a lightning talks event for those that want to try their hand, or practice some more ahead of other events.

We are looking for new and beginner speakers to present 5-15 minute lightening talks to a supportive, women-dominated, techie audience.

These talks can be about anything related in some way to tech; you do not need to be a coder; you do not have attended the workshops or any WIT event previously; you do not need to take questions at the end of the presentation if you don’t want to; you can be at any level in industry (and we welcome a mix!); the presentation can be in whatever format, and as (in)formal as you like.

Be brave; be seen, be heard; and lean in! You have plenty of time to prepare so…do it! Nominate yourself to speak at the event here: https://goo.gl/forms/ib6NBAo8SneAcaQh2

For reference; the following resources were shared after WIT's previous events:

Idea Generation:

• Slides: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_ajhMg4goGGfn_3OFGVv9QWzS5m_Mfiu
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9pL85qp3Hg

Writing (Technical) Talks:
Blogs from panelists:

• https://hackernoon.com/writing-a-tech-talk-using-storytelling-techniques-ff116392b4d8
• https://njmcode.github.io/blog/2018/04/25/writing-tech-talks.html

Presentation Skills:

• Slides: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1injpb_oNSTKYmgI6z8MzTY7oFfHWMJZQ

• Speakers:

• Christine Campbell
  "Algorithm of Success"
  Using Algorithms I will talk you through the Formula for Success & what it is based on

• Jessica Blair
  "The Evolving Scientist: from genetic code to computer code"
  Computers are taking over the world! We use them everyday yet how many of us don’t speak the computers language: code. This talk will share my personal journey from a wet lab cancer researcher to a bioinformatican, showing how anyone can learn to code with ease and how we can combine this with our own careers.

• Angela Lappin
  "How and why I got into tech"

• Ciara Magee
  "Being Successful in Software Systems Development (A-Level)"
  Software Systems Development is a relatively new A Level assessed by CCEA. I have experience with studying the A Level as a student and teaching it. I want to share what I have learned, and my tips for being successful.

• Ankhi Roy
  "Minority in Technical Sector"
  How I have found my strength to work in technical field even after several refusal and still continuing to grow. Still working towards self enhancement and met amazing people along the way.

• Gillian Armour
  "How I rediscovered my love for IT"
  I'd like to share my experience of attending the Grace Hopper Celebration in Houston. A conference focused on women in Tech and attended by almost 22000 women from all stages in their careers. I was fortunate enough to hear some inspirational speakers and to take part in insightful workshops. The experience has helped me fall in love with IT again. I'd like to share and encourage others to attend next year.

• Mary Fealty
  "Power BI why all the hype?"

• Important to know:
This free event is open to all. Code of Conduct can be found here: https://goo.gl/9W6xpP

Doors 18.00 for 18.30 start. Food will be provided. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Parking available from 5.30pm.

Please note: This event is wheelchair-accessible and child-friendly. Whilst there won't be childcare available, your children are more than welcome to join you for the event (although there may be alcohol available). If you have any other accessibility needs or dietary requirements, please contact us so that we can accommodate