TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#movethedial, a movement dedicated to advancing the participation and leadership of all women* in technology, is inviting applications from youth (ages 14 – 24) with an interest and passion for STEM to attend the #movethedial Global Summit Youth Experience. 200 free tickets for the Youth Experience are now available on a first-come, first-served basis. Emerging talent and youth across all genders, as well as those from underserved communities, are encouraged to apply. Applicants can register online at movethedial.com/Summit.
The Youth Experience was developed by #movethedial in partnership with The Knowledge Society and Plan International Canada as part of the upcoming #movethedial Global Summit, which is generously supported by TD Bank Group. The event aims to inspire powerful action to advance women to leadership roles in the global technology community and encourage youth of all genders to pursue future careers in STEM. The Youth Experience will take place the morning of November 7 at the Masonic Temple where young minds in attendance will be exposed to technological concepts, inspirational keynotes, and interactive demos meant to spark ideas and empower the creation of real change that can make a significant impact on the world. Attendees will then join more than 800 corporate and technology professionals at the #movethedial Global Summit at Koerner Hall in the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning for an afternoon of inspiring stories focused on showcasing the authentic experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women across all levels of the tech and innovation ecosystem; and keynotes from those who are moving the dial and going out of their way to advance women in tech.
Impassioned Speakers to Inspire Youth in Attendance
Nadeem Nathoo, Executive Director and Founder, The
Knowledge Society
Nadeem is a co-founder and driving force
behind TKS, an organization that aims to inspire entrepreneurial and
innovative thinking in youth aged 13 to 17. TKS provides youth with the
skills required to be successful and influence change at an early age.
Students participating in TKS programs work to find solutions to global
problems such as poverty; they also have an opportunity to learn about
the latest trends in technology and science. At the #movethedial Global
Summit Youth Experience, Nadeem will discuss the power of youth in
bringing to market world-changing ideas - such as technological
solutions to address affordable housing globally - when given the
opportunity.
Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO of Plan
International Canada
As the President and CEO of Plan
International Canada, an organization focused on advancing the rights of
children and ensuring equality for girls, Caroline Riseboro leverages
her passion as an advocate for gender equality to tackle some of the
world’s most pressing issues. She is working to champion youth –
especially young women and girls – who are shut out of decisions that
will define their world; and calling on current leaders to listen to and
learn from young people. She also challenges the prevailing and innate
bias toward male leadership, calling on us all to defy what a “good”
leader looks and acts like. Caroline will provide insights on the
actionable steps that youth today can take to build a future where
adults and youth of all genders can lead together, and draw strength
from the power within themselves.
Leen Li, Chief Financial Officer at Wealthsimple
As the
fifth child in a family too poor to buy even a potato peeler, Leen
Li’s experience growing up in rural China with no plumbing and few
resources has helped shape and inform her life and leadership role at
Wealthsimple. Today, as CFO at Wealthsimple, Leen is more than just a
number cruncher; she is an inspiring mentor and leader to those around
her. During the afternoon session at the #movethedial Global Summit,
Leen will provide a glimpse into her journey to becoming a trusted
advisor to leaders across the different functional teams at
Wealthsimple, a company that is on a mission to bring smarter financial
services to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or net worth.
Hillary Hartley, Chief Digital Officer for the province of Ontario,
Canada
Making digital government services more efficient for 14
million people in Ontario is a role assigned to Hillary
Hartley, Ontario’s Chief Digital Officer as part of the province’s
plan to create jobs, grow the economy, and help people in their everyday
lives. She is helping to accelerate transformation efforts that will
make it easier for people and business to interact and engage with the
government using digital technologies. Hillary will share insights on
the critical work she is doing and the impact it will have on everyone
living in Ontario today and in the future.
#movethedial Global Summit Youth Experience Application Process
Applications
for the Youth Experience will be open through Wednesday, October 17,
2018, and can be submitted online at movethedial.com/Summit.
#movethedial Global Summit Livestream
The #movethedial
Global Summit will be livestreamed thanks to the generous support of Sitecore.
For exclusive access to the livestream of the main event, sign
up here.
About #movethedial
#movethedial is a global movement
dedicated to increasing the participation and advancement of all women*
in tech. To achieve our vision, we deliver high impact programs that are
inclusive, build awareness, inspire action, galvanize and amplify
collective community and corporate efforts, and encourage young girls to
pursue careers in STEM. To date, the growth and power of #movethedial to
connect people through storytelling has led to an estimated 6,000 people
joining the movement across Canada and in the United States, including
more than 60 champions and advisors who are leading the way in the
technology industry. #movethedial is generously supported by its
Founding Partners including BMO,
Ceridian,
CIBC,
Munich
Re, Osler
Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, PwC,
TD
Bank Group (TD), TWG,
and Wealthsimple.
For additional information, visit movethedial.com.
With Thanks to #movethedial Global Summit Sponsors
The
#movethedial Global Summit and Youth Experience are made possible with
generous support from Title Sponsor TD
Bank Group (TD); Signature Speaker Sponsor Munich Re; Gold Sponsor
Capital One; Welcome Dinner Trailblazer Sponsor RBC; Livestream Sponsor
Sitecore; Summit Breakfast Sponsor Valtech; Founders Connect Experience
Breakfast Sponsors CIBC and BDC Capital; Wifi & Charging Station Sponsor
eBay; Welcome Dinner Ally Sponsors AutoONE Group, GE Canada, Fenwick &
West LLP, and Home Trust; Supporting Sponsors Brim Financial, Facebook,
Lazaridis Institute, Medcan, Northeastern University Toronto, Osler
Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, TELUS, Torkin Manes LLP, Torys LLP, Walmart,
Desjardins Insurance, Georgian Partners, Globalive Media, goeasy, Kayne
Partners, OMERS Ventures, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
(OSPE), Plum, Real Ventures, Rosenzweig & Company, Silicon Valley Bank,
StandUp Ventures, TribalScale, Whitecap Ventures, Zync, Female Funders,
Highline BETA, Paddle HR, and Skylight; Media Partner The Globe and Mail
and; Outdoor Advertising Sponsor Onestop.
*At #movethedial, we seek to support all women-identified people looking to work or advance within the tech and innovation ecosystem.
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