Diversity in Tech: Interdisciplinary Thinking
Join us for an evening of connection, insight, and interdisciplinary learning with leaders across the technology ecosystem.
This flagship event brings together students, professionals, and members of the community to explore how interdisciplinary thinking drives innovation in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. From artificial intelligence and data to engineering, leadership, and entrepreneurship, our speakers will share how collaboration across fields is shaping the future of technology and creating new career pathways.
Through a keynote, expert panel, and interactive networking experience, attendees will gain valuable perspectives, build meaningful connections, and learn how diverse skill sets and disciplines come together to solve complex real-world challenges.
The evening will include:
- Keynote Address
- Industry Panel Discussion
- Rotating Networking Session
- Dinner & Community Building
This event is open to all community members at no cost. RSVP is mandatory.
The event is co-sponsored by IEEE Southern Alberta and Faculty of Science and Technology at Mount Royal University, and is co-organized by the Department of Mathematics and Computing, Southern Alberta Computer Chapter and Women in Engineering, and CybHER club.
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- 4825 Mount Royal Gate Southwest
- Calgary, Alberta
- Canada T3E 6X4
- Building: Ross Glen Hall
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- Co-sponsored by Faculty of Science and Technology of Mount Royal University
Agenda
Keynote Speaker
- Maureen Higgins — Ernst & Young (EY)
Panel Speakers
- Colleen Pound — CEO, Proxure
- Philippe Burns — CEO, Tech Thursday
- Alex Tyrell & Dennis Pineda — Data & AI Team, Deloitte
- Diwakar Krishnamurthy — Professor, University of Calgary
- Fahad Zaidi — Director of Engineering, Neo Financial