Women in Tech Oxfordshire showcases women's work in tech through talks, panels, workshops, and networking. Open to all!
Talk #1 - Laura Sach
Flock XR: Accessibility in Block-Based 3D programming
What happens when you try to make a 3D, Minecraft-like programming environment fully accessible? This talk shares lessons learned from a lived-experience consultant. Discover how inclusive design benefits all users, and why digital accessibility requires shifting our mindset.
Speaker Bio
Laura is an experienced teacher, author and technical educator. She has written learning materials for a wide variety of audiences including online courses for adult learners, school text books and materials commissioned by the UK Government for A level Computer Science students. Laura enjoys using her skills to empower others to be creative with code.
Micro Talks with
Natalie Pangburn "2 weeks at OxTech Week and London Tech Week - what I learnt and recommend"
and
Edidiong Ishola "Can Technology Help Close the Maternal Mental Health Gap?"
Talk #2: Lucile Ripa
The Human Side of AI: Lessons from a Career in Technology
Join AI entrepreneur and technology leader Lucile for an inspiring look at her 25 year journey through data, analytics and artificial intelligence, culminating in the founding of her AI startup, FanePath AI. Combining personal career insights with practical guidance on Generative AI, this session explores how emerging AI tools are transforming the way we work, learn and innovate.
Speaker Bio
Lucile Ripa is the Founder and CEO of FanePath AI, a startup helping brands understand and optimise how they are represented in AI-powered search and conversational platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.
With more than 25 years of experience in data, analytics and AI, Lucile has led teams and delivered innovation for global organisations including WPP, Microsoft, Samsung, Uber and Coca-Cola.
A graduate of Oxford University's AI for Business programme, she is passionate about helping organisations navigate the next era of digital discovery and empowering more women to build careers in AI and technology.
This event is organised by Humand Talent, and kindly hosted by the Oxford Centre for Innovation.
For those that wish to continue conversations, we will then go on to The Bear Inn afterwards.