Tech Superwomen Summit To Offer Student Scholarships To Inaugural Event
Capital One's diamond sponsorship and support will include 50 student scholarships in STEM and entrepreneurship programs
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Conference organizers of the Tech Superwomen Summit (TSWS) (techsuperwomensummit.com) today announced that it will offer up to 50 attendance scholarships for students in STEM and entrepreneurship programs for its inaugural event. The scholarships are made possible through diamond sponsor Capital One. The TSWS is committed to helping uncover the forces that are hindering women's mobility in the tech workplace and is offering a venue for discussing ways to overcome these challenges.
Besides Capital One, the TSWS sponsor line-up includes Google, Chef, OnDeck, Pandora, New Relic, Medium and iTalent. Taking place on January 29, 2015 in San Francisco at the Mission Bay Conference Center, the speaker lineup features Jennifer Phalka, Julie Elberfeld, Kimberly Bryant, FEC Chair Ann Ravel, Harper Reed, Dylan Richard, DJ Patil, Del Harvey, Vivian Graubard and many more influential leaders in their respective fields.
"We are thrilled to have attendance scholarships to help support the large number of students who have been inquiring. Now we can ensure that the next generation of tech founders and creators are helping drive this important conversation forward," said Tech Superwomen Founder Cathryn Posey.
"STEM touches nearly every industry and occupation today and innovative technologies are driving change for the future. There is a world of opportunity available and women are poised to make a huge difference, offering innovative thinking, new perspectives, creativity, and new ways of doing business," said Julie Elberfeld, Senior Vice President and Divisional CIO of Commercial Banking at Capital One. "We recognize the importance of educating and inspiring the next generation of technology talent and leaders. Building and supporting a more diverse workforce is critical and we are very pleased to support the inaugural Tech Superwomen Summit."
Students can apply for an attendance scholarship (which covers their admission to the event) by filling out a simple form. To apply, visit http://www.techsuperwomensummit.com/.
With only a few weeks remaining, interested attendees are encouraged to register now for this special event to ensure their spot. Visit (http://www.techsuperwomensummit.com/) for more details and information.
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About Tech Superwomen Summit
The Tech Superwomen Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that uses findings from research to help shape the path toward greater mobility of women within the tech industry. It brings together influential women and men in technology, executives and leaders, as well as students and young professionals for a breakthrough event. For more information or to register, visit (www.techsuperwomensummit.com).
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