Girl Geek Dinners
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Girl Geek Dinners is an informal organization that promotes the presence of women in the Information technology
industry. It has 64 established chapters in 23 countries. It was founded in London
in August 2005 by Sarah Blow who was tired of being the only woman at technical events. Chapters organize local events with a range of female and male presenters and largely female attendees. Men are welcome as guests of female attendees, which ensures that the women will never be outnumbered by the men at an event. A typical event will be an informal dinner (often held in a restaurant
that accepts group events but it can also be a finger food buffet) followed by a presentation (sometimes more than one) by someone with a depth of knowledge and a passion for their chosen subject area.
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
industry. It has 64 established chapters in 23 countries. It was founded in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
in August 2005 by Sarah Blow who was tired of being the only woman at technical events. Chapters organize local events with a range of female and male presenters and largely female attendees. Men are welcome as guests of female attendees, which ensures that the women will never be outnumbered by the men at an event. A typical event will be an informal dinner (often held in a restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
that accepts group events but it can also be a finger food buffet) followed by a presentation (sometimes more than one) by someone with a depth of knowledge and a passion for their chosen subject area.
Mission statement
The Girl Geek Dinners Mission Statement is:- To break down old fashioned social stereotypes.
- To identify routes around barriers to entry for anyone to get into technology.
- To encourage and nurture those interested in technology.
- To work with local schools, colleges and universities to encourage more women into the technology industry.
- To support those currently in the industry and work together to figure out the issues and the solutions.
- To include men, women and children in this journey... and not exclude men from Girl Geek Dinner Events