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InterTech Ireland 2015 History of InterTech Events in Frames 1 InterTech Ireland InterTech Ireland InterTech Ireland aims to establish itself as a resource for LGBT+ tech professionals via: - connecting LGBT+ leaders to share ideas, - promoting and sharing the introduction of diversity and inclusion initiatives, - organising networking events, - running tech-related educational events for the LGBT+ community, - supporting fundraising for LGBT+ community and technology related charities. InterTech Events Why Coming Out is Good Business - 300+ attendees from major tech companies, - Engage more straight allies in LGBT issues, - 96% of Excellent/Very Good rating on feedback survey,

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Page 1: History of InterTech Events in Frames · InterTech Ireland 2015 Other events with InterTech involvement: InterTech Ireland 5 Diversity Best Practices' at Google Ireland: ERG introduction

InterTech Ireland 2015

History of InterTech Events in Frames

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InterTech Ireland

InterTech Ireland aims to establish itself as a resource for LGBT+ tech professionals via:

- connecting LGBT+ leaders to share ideas,

- promoting and sharing the introduction of diversity and inclusion initiatives,

- organising networking events,

- running tech-related educational events for the LGBT+ community,

- supporting fundraising for LGBT+ community and technology related charities.

InterTech Events

Why Coming Out is Good Business

- 300+ attendees from major tech companies,

- Engage more straight allies in LGBT issues,

- 96% of Excellent/Very Good rating on feedback survey,

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InterTech Ireland 2015

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- Cross-company networking opportunities for members (90+ companies and NGOs),

- National media coverage

Fundraiser Event: ShoutOut - Fight against homophobia in schools

- 170+ attendees from major tech companies and NGOs,

- Fundraised amount: 4500 EUR for ShoutOut,

- 70+ companies and NGOs,

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InterTech Ireland 2015

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Rainbow Families

- LGBT parents in tech companies and their experiences

- Partnership with YesEquality & TENI

- 250+ attendees

- 90+ companies

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InterTech Ireland 2015

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LGBT+ Networking Drinks Event

- Pre-pride social event

- 40+ attendees

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InterTech Ireland 2015

Other events with InterTech involvement:

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Diversity Best Practices' at Google Ireland: ERG introduction

- One day conference for 100+ diversity practitioners in Ireland

LGBT inclusion in Tech at Inspirefest 2015: Keynote speaker

- Panel discussion on diversity in the tech industry