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SUMMARY:W-Tech 2009 - Presented by BCS and Womenintechnology.co.uk
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DESCRIPTION:Attracting\, retaining and advancing women to and in the IT pr
 ofession – stepping up the UK efforts\n\nYou are invited to the launch o
 f W-Tech at 10:30 on 3 February 2009 at Savoy Place\, London.  \n\nAn init
 iative by BCS and womenintechnology.co.uk\, W-Tech 2009 is a key step in c
 hanging the way the UK attracts\, retains and advances women in the IT pro
 fession. \n\nAt the launch we have set up a panel to make a call to action
  to help stem the dramatic fall in the levels of women participating in IT
 . By coming along you will be able to contribute to the debate and shape t
 he BCS strategy on women in IT.\n\nYou will also be able to meet and conne
 ct with over 500 technical women who have already registered to attend W-T
 ech and meet with industry experts and professionals. \n\nOutline Programm
 e\n10:30 	Registration\n11:00  	Welcome from Professor Dame Wendy Hall\, P
 anel and Q&A \n12:15	Lunch and opportunity to speak with stall holders W-T
 ech attendees\, circulate with exhibitors and visit a workshop\n\nChaired 
 by BBC journalist Kate Russell panel members will include Rebecca George o
 f Deloitte\, Deanna Kosaraju\, Anita Borg Institute\, Christina Scott\, He
 ad of Software Engineering (BBC) as well as the chief of staff from Micros
 oft. \n\n\nPlease RSVP to Debbie Townsend at debbie.townsend@hq.bcs.org.uk
  marking your email subject with W-Tech Opening. We hope to see you there.
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LOCATION:Savoy Place\, London
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