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Inspiring Stories: From COBOL to Cloud and to CleanTech. 3 generations

With an increased focus on India, see how Indians in NZ shape our digital landscape.

This event does not require registration.

Date and time:

23 May, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Location:

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Free

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With New Zealand’s increasing focus on India, here is an opportunity to see how Indians in New Zealand have shaped and are shaping the digital landscape in their adopted homeland.

The event showcases women of Indian ethnic origin in Wellington's digital and IT sector. It session highlights the significant role women of Indian origin play in digital services in New Zealand.

A relaxed fire-side chat, the session highlights trailblazing journeys, challenges, and triumphs of some truly remarkable women.

They actively shaped, and continue to shape the future of digital services in New Zealand and underscores the vital role that diversity and inclusivity play in driving innovation and excellence in the digital age.

Come along to network, connect, be inspired and celebrate the achievements and aspirations of these outstanding women.

The session will be particularly of relevance to anyone with an interest in:

India

The power of Digital India

Its approach to education & women

How the Indian diaspora is dispersed globally

Those dealing with adversity and glass ceilings

Women

All ethnicities

Leaders who lead diverse teams

Those charged with leading diversity & inclusion initiatives in their organisations, and

HR & recruitment in the digital sector.

In conjunction with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities; join us in celebrating diversity and innovation in the digital world

Speakers

Jayshree Ravi

Head of Strategy and Architecture at Lagom

Anu Kaw

Security, Compliance & Privacy Lead for NZ Public Sector - Microsoft

Bushra Nur

Board Director & VP Finance Project Management Institute of New Zealand

Sridevi Venugopal

Senior Project Manager - Fire & Emergency NZ; Director - Sai Tech Consulting Ltd

Alpa Chhiba

Customer Success Account Manager - Microsoft

Dr. Shalini Divya

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer - TasmanIon

Lalita Kasanji

Co-Founder - New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with India

Sunit Prakash

Curator for the event