Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of UW–Madison’s Women in IT (WIT), a group dedicated to improving the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in information technology on campus. Now with more than 450 members, WIT hosts free educational and networking events in collaboration with partners such as ACM’s Women in Computing at UW-Madison (WACM) and the Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute (WISELI).
Attendees will:
Learn about WIT’s origin and impact over the past decade
Gain insights on overcoming challenges faced by women in IT
Discover best practices for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in IT workplaces
Understand the importance of mentorship and networking in advancing women’s IT careers
Leave inspired to drive positive change in their work units and communities
As more data, applications and business components move from on-premises environments to the cloud, it’s crucial to understand and address the unique security challenges that arise. This session provides a concise overview of cloud security, starting from the basics and progressing to advanced topics. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of cloud security principles and learn how to implement robust security measures in their cloud environments.
Attendees will:
Learn the foundational concepts of cloud security, including common threats and best practices for mitigation
Discover how to use automation for secure configuration in the cloud
Understand the risk assessment process at UW Madison
Recognize the importance of establishing security baselines in a cloud environment and learn how to implement them<
Join us for a panel discussion featuring experts who are applying Agile principles in software development and other IT specialties. Expand your perspective on agile methodology and its power to boost productivity and collaboration across diverse disciplines.
Attendees will:
Discover the versatility of Agile methodology and its potential to improve workflow and teamwork in various fields
Hear about real-world examples of Agile principles applied outside of software development
Learn how to separate Agile concepts from their most common context and adapt them to different industries
Engage with panelists to gain insights and deepen their understanding of Agile applications
This session provides a high-level overview of artificial intelligence (AI), covering its history, concepts and various applications. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the different types of AI, using illustrated examples to demonstrate how these technologies work and explore the potential solutions and challenges associated with the effective implementation of AI. By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of AI, its various types and uses and the successes and challenges you may encounter when implementing AI solutions.
Attendees will:
Learn the definitions and types of AI
Understand the history, concepts, and paradigms of machine learning (ML)
Explore deep learning, artificial neural networks, and generative AI
Discover the potential solutions and applications of AI technologies
Identify and discuss the challenges and consequences of using AI effectively
Hey developers and content creators! Learn UX and accessibility best practices that you can bake into the beginning of content creation or the development process to prevent the remediation of barriers later on.
The YouTube live stream button is a go.wisc redirect that will go live no later than 8:30am on June 2nd.
Keynote Description
We, as IT professionals, play a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting the digital campus. We have created and evolved the digital campus over the last forty years, and in 2020 it became the primary mode of interaction for our communities. What can we learn from the rapid pivot to online, and more importantly, how can we evolve our thinking and approaches?
Let’s discuss how we can use our expertise and our voice to create digital spaces where people can thrive. Using ideas from fields such as critical design practices, conflict management, and polarities, we will explore the most effective approaches for providing spaces where multiple voices are empowered, and diverse communities can thrive.
The session will be interactive.
Opening Remarks for the conference will take place from 8:45-9:15am
This will be a panel presentation highlighting how to create and host an accessible virtual event that meets the needs of individuals with disabilities and ensures language access. Specific information on disability, disability-accommodations, and best practices to ensure the full inclusion of English Language Learners. Participants will learn about accessible web conferencing technologies, event tagline statements, translation, interpretation services, and campus resources.
The IT field is moving towards removing offensive terms from IT language and replacing them with more inclusive terms. The IT Talks Technical team is tasked with collecting, recommending, and publishing a list of terms that are offensive and their alternative terms that are more accurate and less offensive. This session will introduce the work of the IT Talks Technical team, and discuss the importance of using more inclusive language in our work and invite discussion and input from attendees.
