In this fireside chat, Barry Cranford will be joined by Catherine Park, Community & Events Lead at Colorintech, and Ammar Boukhemkhem, founder of Dlexia.com, as they explore diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) in technology.
The discussion will cover strategies to attract diverse talent and create an environment that supports their retention and growth. This event is suitable for anyone interested in enhancing their team’s diversity and implementing inclusive practices in tech.
Insights from Catherine and Ammar will provide a clearer understanding of how diverse teams can be formed and maintained, contributing to innovation and company culture. Join us to gain perspectives on making DEI an integral part of your organisation's framework.
Catherine's bio:
An ambitious, conscientious, innovative, and entrepreneurial individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the world through bringing people together.
Throughout her career, Catherine has found her passion and calling in social impact led initiatives. From running her own organisation GLOW (Growing Leaders with opportunities and Willpower) to managing the communities of social impact focused organisations Circl and Colorintech, she aims to use her knowledge and expertise to support underrepresented students, working professionals and entrepreneurs to excel on their journeys.
Ammar's bio:
As a dynamic entrepreneur and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, Ammar Boukhemkhem brings a unique perspective and unwavering dedication to every endeavour.
With a proven track record in coaching, mentoring, and founding innovative ventures, Ammar is committed to reshaping norms and fostering inclusive environments. His bold vision and resilience have propelled him to the forefront of both business and advocacy. In addition, he also leads the creation of a Neuro Voices community, providing a supportive and empowering home for neurodivergent individuals.
Ammar's drive comes from a desire to empower others to break barriers and unleash their full potential.
This event is organised by RecWorks on behalf of the London CTOs.
RecWorks are the creators of many groups and communities including Meet-a-Mentor a free slack group that introduces aspiring CTOs to experienced CTOs, as well as more junior developers - 3000 introductions made and counting!
They also founded one of the largest Java User Groups in Europe - the 8000+ strong London Java Community.
They are a community-driven recruitment agency focussing on tech placements in London.
London CTOs are a 10-year old London based CTO community with over 1200 members.
