This year, we’re hosting an event celebrating the leadership of women committed to bridging the gender digital divide. This free catered community event will be held in the St Kilda Town Hall Auditorium on Thursday 9 March from 6 to 8 pm.
celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. IWD 2023 will explore the impact of the digital gender gap on widening economic and social inequalities.
Our event brings the community together to recognise the women who are making a difference locally in bridging the digital gender divide.
Councillor Louise Crawford will MC the event. Please see our full program below:
| 6.00 pm | Beverages served Jazz trio perform: Margie Lou Dyer (vocals and keyboard), Howie Cairns (double bass) and Sam O’Halloran (guitar) |
| 6.10 pm | Mayor Heather Cunsolo’s welcome & Acknowledgement of Country |
| 6.15 pm | Sarah Moran Co-Founder of Girl Geek Academy is offering an Interactive gaming mini-workshop and will speak to us about bridging the gender digital divide. |
| 6.40 pm | Ally Watson Founder of Code Like a Girl our Keynote Speaker for this evening will share with us her story and passion for digital gender equality |
| 7.10 pm | Carlene Harlock, City of Port Phillip Coordinator of Friends of Suai will talk about the friendship with the community of Suai in East Timor and an initiative to support gender equality through computer training for Timorese wome |
7.20pm | Meet and greet our speakers, and food and beverages served |
| 7:20 | Jazz trio |
| 8 pm | Close |
Join us in celebrating teh innovation and leadership of these women by booking you spot here:
