Women and Diversity in Industry

The face of Industry and IoT is changing. This once homogeneous field is becoming more diverse than ever before. Learn from a panel of female leaders how they got where they are today and the obstacles they had to overcome on their journey. The panel will include representatives from large, international companies as well as the public sector. 

The journey to the boardroom can, at times, be an overwhelming undertaking filled with questions about what to expect, how to prepare, and how to be an effective board member. During this session with Women in the Boardroom CEO & Founder Sheila Ronning, you will get answers to burning boardroom questions, including: Types of boards, Job & responsibilities of a director, Being an effective board member, The risks of serving, Time commitment of serving, Compensation for serving, What skills and experience are boards looking for? What boards are you qualified for and interested in? Why serve on a board, and What you can do to get your seat at the table.

Study after study has shown that diversity leads to more creative teams and increases a company’s bottom line. Nowadays, every organization that wants more creative, engaged, and innovative teams is investing in Diversity & Inclusion teams and initiatives. Yet while commitment to diversity has been on the rise, the yield of these commitments is still falling short of the mark. Diversity by itself creates chaos, whereas creating a culture of inclusion and belonging allows you to reap the benefits of having diverse teams. This can be a daunting task to take on, yet it can yield the highest return on your investment in your most valuable asset – your employees! Join us for a conversation about how diversity enables teams to outperform others and learn about ways to create inclusive environments that empower your teams to innovate and create at their best.

Learn what companies are doing to promote women leaders and diversity in the workplace. Hear about programs that are working, lessons learned, goals for the future, and how culture has changed as a result.