We are thrilled to announce that Founder and CEO of Black Girls CODE, Kimberly Bryant, will keynote the LiveWorx virtual event, June 9th! Kimberly started Black Girls CODE, a non-profit organization dedicated to "changing the face of technology" in 2011. The organization focuses on introducing girls of color (ages 7-17) to the field of technology and computer science with a concentration on entrepreneurial concepts.
Through her work with Black Girls CODE, Kimberly has been recognized as a thought leader in her work to increase opportunities for women and girls in the tech industry and has received many awards including being named one of Business Insider's "25 Most Influential African-Americans in Technology," FastCompany's Most Creative People and was named one of the White House's Champions of Change. Prior to starting Black Girls CODE, Kimberly had many successful roles as an Engineering Manager at Fortune 50 companies in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries including Genentech, Merck, and Pfizer.
Given the current situation with COVID-19, leveraging the latest disruptive technologies to help combat the spread of the disease and enable companies to allow employees to successfully work from home is more important than ever. Kimberly is one of the leaders at the forefront of shaping modern education and the future of work by enabling students to learn these technologies that will make a positive impact on society in the years to come.
Don’t miss this empowering keynote guaranteed to inspire you from the comfort of your desktop. Kimberly will share lessons learned in shaping a new paradigm for women in tech and her journey in becoming an “accidental social entrepreneur."
Reserve your spot for a day full of must-watch digital transformation content from eleven influential thought leaders, including Kimberly! Your complimentary registration also grants you access to 100+ pre-recorded breakout sessions spanning 13 tracks focused on cutting edge technology.
