Tech for D&Iversity 2022
Members of the EdenBase team Nikki Doll-Steinberg and Henry Cook were delighted to attend Tech for D&Iversity 2022, where they met inspiring people, gained further insights into how technology can be used to make a difference in the world and expanded their knowledge on the importance of inclusion and diversity in the tech industry.
“Improving diversity and inclusion is vital for driving a successful tech industry”
Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates returned to Here East to ask whether the tech sector had made progress when it comes to diversity and inclusion, or whether tech companies had failed to address this ongoing challenge.
The hybrid event included entrepreneurs, investors, tech leaders, campaigners and grassroots activists from across the UK and around the world, and showcased the Tech London Advocates Working Groups driving change around D&I related issues in the UK – TLA Women in Tech, TLA Black Women in Tech, TLA LGBTQ+, TLA Asians in Tech, TLA Young Entrepreneurs and TLA Tech for disability.
Thank you to Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates for an evening of powerful messages.
PANEL⎟The Last Six Years: Progress or Failure?
Moderator Oli Barrett MBE (Event MC)
▪︎ Sarah Luxford (Co-founder, TLA Women in Tech)
▪︎ Vanessa Vallely OBE (Managing Director, WeAreTechWomen)
▪︎ Flavilla Fongang (Founder, 3 Colours Rule)
▪︎ Debbie Forster (CEO, Tech Talent Charter)
▪︎ Mark Martin (Teacher in Education and Computer Science)
Watch the highlights and check out the TECH FOR D&IVERSITY REPORT 2022 to discover the answers to questions including:
Has UK tech become more or less diverse and inclusive over the last five years?
Is tech doing enough to reach new communities and create workforces that truly reflect the diversity of society?
What more can be done to create a diverse and inclusive tech industry?
What examples of best practice can tech companies adopt?
Do we need more extreme action from regulators and policymakers?
Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation is all about coming up with new ideas and ways of doing things. It is about thinking differently and outside the box, and bringing together diverse perspectives to create something new. Diversity is essential to innovation. Without it, we wouldn’t have new ideas or ways of doing things. We would be stuck in the same old rut, doing things the same old way.
So why is diversity so important to innovation? Simply put, diversity brings different perspectives and ideas to the table. When you have different perspectives and ideas, you have the potential for new and innovative solutions. Diversity of thought is essential for innovation because it allows us to challenge the status quo and come up with new and better ways of doing things.
When we’re all thinking the same way, we’re not likely to come up with anything new. But when we have different perspectives, we can start to see things in new and different ways.
In today's business world, it's imperative that companies strive for diversity and inclusion.
A lack of diversity can lead to a lack of creativity and innovation, and can ultimately hinder a company's success. The tech industry is no exception. In order to stay competitive, it's essential that tech companies strive to create a diverse environment.
— Henry Cook (Marketing, Events & Data Analysis, EdenBase)
“Innovation, by definition, hinges on diversity of thought and ideas”
About Tech London Advocates
Tech London Advocates is an unrivalled collection of tech leaders, experts and investors uniting to form the most influential group in tech. With no government backing, this is the voice of the private sector in London. More than 13,000 Advocates volunteer their time to campaign for the future of London tech.