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:20190310T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190522T190832Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190710T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190710T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190522T190832Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190522T190832Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475636 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-technology-summer-soiree-tickets-61894666614] is requir ed to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us for our annual Summer Soiree at The Armory\, brought to you by Intel and Cambia Health Solutions. \;\n \;\n \;\nThe theme for this year’s Summer Soir ee is Social Change in Open Source. It is difficult to break into open s ource for two key reasons. One\, it is community driven technology and m any people do not have the time or capacity to do the unpaid work that i s often required to get involved. Two\, even if you do have the time to contribute\, it can be very difficult and even toxic if you are a woman or minority due to harassment by leaders in that space. These barriers\, along with so many others that underrepresented folks are facing\, make it difficult to have the experience required to obtain sought-after job s at companies doing open source work. \;\n \;\n \;\nTo support this discussion\, our conversation starter for the evening is “how can open source be more accessible to underrepresented communities?” \;\n \;\nThe Summer Soiree will feature a panel discussion followed by ne tworking. \;\n \;\nModerator: Dr. Harriet Nembhard\, School Head o f Mechanical\, Industrial\, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon Stat e University \;\n \;\nPanelist: Sage Sharp is a Diversity and Incl usion consultant and the founder of Otter Tech \;\n \;\nPanelist: Esther John is Director of Software Stacks Engineering in the System Sof tware Products at Intel Corporation \;\n \;\nPanelist: Tara Robert son is the Diversity &\; Inclusion Strategic Partner for Mozilla \ ;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have an Activity Tab le where people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, lo ok for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\n \;\n \;\n& #13\;\nWe will also have a community partners section featuring amazing organizations: \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nWomen Who Code \;\n \;\nAdelante Mujeres \;\n \;\nLesbians Who Tech \;\n \;\nGir ls Inc \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nHere’s more on our event sponsors: \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nCambia Health Solutions\, headquartered in Portland\, Oregon\, is dedicated to transforming health care. Our com pany reaches more than 70 million Americans nationwide\, including more than two million people in the Pacific Northwest who are enrolled in our regional health plans. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nIntel Corporation ’s Women of System Software is an organization of technical professional s committed to fostering an inclusive environment and building a strong community for women and non-binary people in software technology. \;\ n \;\n \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:30 p.m. - Doors open / Networking \;\n \;\n6:30 p.m. - Introductions \;\n \;\n6:45 p.m. - Panel Begins \;\n \;\n7:30 p.m. - Networking \;\n \; \n8:00 p.m. - Event ends \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FA Q \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\n \ ;\nA: We do have gender neutral bathrooms \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is t he space ADA accessible? \;\n \;\nA: Our spaces are ADA accessible . \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event?& #13\;\n \;\nA: Yes\, there will be food and drink available\, includi ng vegan and gluten free options. \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\n \;\nA: Parking Recommendation: The Brewery Blocks/Whole Foods Underground Parking Garage is the largest lot in Por tland and it is located one block from The Armory. It’s a well-lit\, sec urity-patrolled underground garage that houses 1\,300 parking spaces. Th ere are two entrances to this lot: NW Twelfth Avenue or NW Thirteenth Av enue\, between Couch and Davis Streets. The elevators take you into the M Financial Building lobby (just around the corner from the Armory) or i nto Whole Foods on the corner of Couch and NW Twelfth Avenue. \;\n 3\;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance? \;\n \;\nA: Entrance is on NW 11th. \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\n \;\nA: No designate d bike parking \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\n \;\nA: Yes\, we recommend public transportati on \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\n \;\nA: Emplo yee pets are allowed through an application and training process. The sp ace for this event is not often occupied by animals. \;\n \;\nNo\, we ask that you leave your furry friend home. Please note there may be office pets present at this event. \;\n \;\n \;\nPurpose: \; \n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpo se is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering edu cational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportuni ties. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our go al is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage other s to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender i mbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive . ALL people who support our purpose are welcome. \;\n \;\n\n\nTag s: networking\, meeting\, Science & Technology\, women in tech\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475636 URL:https://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDXWIT Summer Soiree LOCATION:Portland Center Stage at The Armory 128 Northwest 11th Avenue Portland\, OR 97209: 128 Northwest 11th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR