BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180608T143031Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180719T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180719T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180608T143031Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180629T164539Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473867 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-women-tech-summer-soiree-tickets-4666051686 2] is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us fo r our annual summer soiree\, brought to you by PDX Women in Tech and Wom en Who Code\, in partnership with Lesbians Who Tech\, ChickTech\, Girls Inc. and PyLadies\, hosted by Wieden+Kennedy and sponsored by Cambia! 3\;\n \;\nKimberlé W. Crenshaw\, a civil rights advocate\, feminist a nd UCLA School of Law and Columbia Law professor specializing in race an d gender issues\, coined the term intersectionality to describe how peop le's various identities (racial\, gender\, class. etc.) intersect and ov erlap\, creating a cumulative effect in the discrimination they receive. \;\n \;\nAt this year’s summer soiree\, we dedicate our theme to looking at the future of tech through an intersectional lens. Otherwise\ , the technologies that are being developed today will not consider the needs of large swaths of our population and thus will not succeed. This night is dedicated to introducing you to leaders in the spaces of blockc hain\, virtual reality\, and artificial intelligence to demonstrate the accessibility of these spaces to the people of our community. We also ho pe to carve a path forward\, together\, where we can push for the change that needs to happen in these industries. To support this discussion ou r conversation starter for the evening is “how can tech be more accessib le to underrepresented communities?” \;\n \;\nThe summer soiree wi ll feature a panel. To see full list of panelists\, visit the Eventbrite link listed above. \;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have an Acti vity Table where people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to mee t others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\n \;\nA bout Cambia Health Solutions \;\n \;\nCambia Health Solutions\, he adquartered in Portland\, Oregon\, is dedicated to transforming health c are. Our company reaches more than 70 million Americans nationwide\, inc luding more than two million people in the Pacific Northwest who are enr olled in our regional health plans. \;\n \;\nPlease plan to arrive on time to grab your cool beverage and get a seat\, since the program w ill start promptly at 5:45. We will be giving away a PDXWIT tank to the first 100 people who check-in. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:3 0 p.m. - Doors open \;\n5:45 p.m. - Introductions \;\n6:00 p.m. - Panel Begins \;\n7:15 p.m. - Networking begins \;\n \;\nEvent F AQ: \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA: Yes! \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes! \; \n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event? \;\nA: Yes!& #13\;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: Street parkin g only \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\nA: No \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\nA: Yes! \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs\, partnerships\, men torships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive env ironment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are commi tted to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower wo men in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressin g the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \; \nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welco me.\n\nTags: portland or\, networking\, Science & Tech\, women in tech\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473867 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Women + Tech Summer Soiree LOCATION:Weiden & Kennedy: 224 Northwest 13th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR