ArabWIC 5th Annual Conference 2017

The ArabWIC team is delighted to announce the open call for participation and registration for the ArabWIC 5th Annual International conference on Arab Women in Computing at the American University of Beirut (AUB).

The three-day event will revolve around a number of panels, discussions, keynotes and workshops, where attendees will address head on the issues facing women in tech globally. You’re invited to sponsor, attend, speak or partner on ArabWIC conference to support women in Tech In MENA.

Audience

More than five hundred international and regional women and men from all technology sectors (academics, students, professionals, and entrepreneurs) are expected to participate making this the largest conference on women in tech in the Arab World.

Objectives

The goal of the 2017 ArabWIC 5th Annual International conference on Arab Women in Computing is to inspire, support and celebrate women in computing in the Arab world and create links with the global tech ecosystem.

This conference will explore:

• The state of the art of computing/technology, the latest innovations and trends, entrepreneurship and the role of women in tech start-ups and of women VC’s.
• Women’s enrollment in computer science courses, their involvement in industry and academia, gender gaps, positive trends as well as barriers in the field will all be examined.

Cost

Early-bird tickets for the 3-days event cost $250, while late registration is for $350. Get your tickets from here.