Under-representation of women at technology and digital conferences is a well-documented phenomenon. Drawing on her work with 300 Seconds - a movement empowering female speakers - Ann will be exploring why we need to work harder at ensuring women are given a platform to practice their presenting skills, particularly in the tech world.

1. @300_seconds #300secs

2. Why are we doing this?

3. What’s
wrong
with this
picture?

6. What’s
wrong
with this
picture?

8. Diversity = better products

9. Why don’t women speak?

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Fear/reluctance
Imposter Syndrome
Lack of track record
Lazy conference organisers

11. What if we...
Create opportunities to:
•Build confidence
•Give opportunities and support
•Establish a digital footprint
•Raise profile

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Friendly, small audience
Safe space
Pre-event coaching
Post event feedback
Digital footprint - blogs,
photos, videos, Twitter

13. How did it start?

14. Line up at our first
event

15. The story so far
•5 events
•50 speakers
•500 audience members
•Facebook, The Guardian,
Mozilla, BBC, Internet Week
Europe event

18. What next
•London events every other month
•More regional events
•Bespoke events
•Bigger audiences
•Coaching/mentoring/shadowing