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Ally Watson: You had me at ‘Hello World’

Session Info:

  • Coding teaches us to think differently
  • Almost all industries will see an increase in employment of computer professionals over the next decade
  • Why STEM for girls?

Ally shares a humorous, honest and inspiring account of how she fell in love with computer science, what it’s actually like being a girl in the Technology industry and her working life as a web and mobile developer.

Hear the story of why she was motivated to start the social enterprise ‘Code Like a Girl’ as she shares her belief that empowering women and girls with coding and digital literacy skills will help towards a better future.

Topics:

  • My journey into Computer Science and beyond
  • Technology careers and pathways
  • The importance of diversity