Women of Color magazine's 29th annual Women of Color Conference & STEM Awards will take place both online and in Detroit, Michigan, from October 3-5. Click here to register.
The three-day conference is a great opportunity for STEM industry leaders, innovators, and disruptors to come together and participate in keynotes, panels, awards, and various activities.
It has been around for 29 years, seeking to recognize outstanding achievements in STEM and highlight the need for more representation of women, particularly at the senior levels across all disciplines.
Over the years, it has become a beacon of recognition for exceptional achievements in STEM and honors the impactful achievements of diverse leaders in STEM. This year’s theme is “Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity.”
Employers who are committed to fostering inclusivity have consistently turned to the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference as a vital platform for sharing best practices and implementing strategies to attract and retain more women in scientific and technical careers.
The conference offers diverse events designed to foster collaboration, education, and personal development, including a prestigious awards ceremony to recognize extraordinary women from diverse backgrounds.
A panel of judges evaluates candidates from a dynamic pool, which includes outstanding college students, emerging talents, accomplished mid-career professionals and managers, influential C-suite executives, innovators, visionary inventors, and impactful change agents every year.
With almost three decades of history, the conference provides a platform for individuals and organizations to recognize excellence, foster career development, and facilitate networking opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
The event will take place both online and in Detroit, Michigan, from October 3 to 5. Click here to register.
The official program for WOC's 29th STEM DTX Conference is now available. Click here to download.
Key topics at the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference include sessions on Success in the Corporate World, Coaching and Team Building, Strategies for Women Leaders, Inclusion in Remote Work Environments, Generational Work Styles, Mastering Difficult Conversations, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workforce, Power Dynamics, Leading with Diversity, Embracing Diversity, Inclusive Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Bridging the Generational Tech Gap, Human-Empowered A.I.s, Leveraging Data and Technology, Workplace Realities, Emotional Intelligence, Work-Life Harmony, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Overcoming Anxiety, Career Roadmap, and Fostering Innovation.
The Pre-Professional Track is designed to enhance academic and personal skills through seminars covering interview processes, time management, study skills, and resume building.
The Women in Business and Finance Track focuses on empowering and advancing women professionals in corporate and financial sectors by discussing pay equity, career development, leadership skills, and strategies for breaking through glass ceilings.
The Tech talks at WOC highlight women's experiences in their STEM careers, aiming to inform and inspire women while showcasing the unique career trajectories of women in STEM. The conference also provides networking opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas, reconnect, and form new connections.
The WOC STEM DTX Conference will be held in Detroit and on the WOC STEM DTX platform. Explore the full agenda today and make plans to be part of this important conversation! Click here for your guide.
