Women in Technology
Join Us for the Women in Technology Seminar!
You're invited to an inspiring half-day event, co-hosted by the University of Auckland and AUT, designed to celebrate and empower women in the tech industry.
Join us for an afternoon filled with:
- Inspiring Keynotes – Hear from successful women who are shaping the future of tech.
- Engaging Panel Discussion – Discover personal journeys and insights on advancing women in technology through education, innovation, and connection
- Motivational Takeaways – Leave with fresh perspectives and renewed energy
- Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your tech community
Keynote speaker - Dr. Mahsa McCauley
Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology, Co-Director of the STEM-TEC Centre at AUT and a leading voice in artificial intelligence and ethical tech. A Fulbright Scholar and Chair of AI Forum NZ, she has shaped national AI policy. Mahsa is also the founder of She Sharp, a non-profit dedicated to empowering women and non-binary individuals in STEM, with over 2,000 members and 80+ events nationwide.
Ritika Singh
Director & Founder Ri-Think and Global Talent
Mahek Nangia
Mahek is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services. She is a former UoA alumni and completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems in 2022. She joined AWS as a graduate and is a strong advocate for promoting women in STEM programs. She mentors women in the SheBuilds program at AWS and runs regular workshops for the Computer Science capstone projects.
Mahek has been involved in technology from 2016 where she started teaching kids from the age of 5 coding, robotics, electronics and 3D printing at SCRATCHPAD, a group of technology learning centers. She has mentored multiple Robocup Junior teams during her time there with one team winning regionals and coming second at nationals.
Date: Monday, 8 September
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Auckland University of Technology (AUT) | Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau, Sir Paul Reeves Building - WG Building
Price: Included within a Full Tertiary ICT Conference Registration OR you can register for the Women in Technology only for $60+GST (for those in the tertiary sector to cover the catering costs). If you wish to attend but are from outside of the Tertiary sector, please touch base with Lynda Clements (lynda.clements@auckland.ac.nz).
Complete the Tertiary ICT Conference registration to confirm your attendance!
We look forward to seeing you there!