'Impact the Future: Together, We Rise!' Hosted by BPIA and Women Techmakers

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​Get ready to celebrate the power and potential of women at the vibrant "Impact the Future: Together, We Rise! BPIA and Women Tech Makers are teaming up to honor tech trailblazers making a global difference and empowering the next generation of S.T.E.M. leaders" event!

​Join us on April 19, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for an unforgettable time with Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) in partnership with Women Techmakers that will be as inspiring as it is fun. A gathering that's all about making a difference and embracing the spirit of International Women's Day.

​Imagine a space where the energy is infectious, the conversations are stimulating, and the atmosphere is charged with the enthusiasm of change-makers and trailblazers from all walks of life. This isn't your typical sit-down affair – it's a celebration with a purpose, centered on empowerment through the stories of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.). So, mark your calendars and tell your friends, because we can't wait to see you there as we rally together to impact the future!

​Here's to us: may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them!

​We express our gratitude to our corporate sponsors for their sponsorship of this celebratory event.

Agenda

​6:00–6:10 PM: Opening Remarks & Introduction of Moderators and Panelists

​Host

​Michelle Washington BPIA Technology Committee Chair

​6:10–6:40 PM: Moderated Discussion

​Moderator

​Jasmine Suarez, BPIA Technology Committee Co-Chair

​Panelists

​Karen Fray, Project Lead, Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)

​Jennifer Franks, Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Government Accountability Office (GAO)

​6:40- 6:45 PM: Q&A (Audience)

​6:45- 6:55 PM Closing Remarks (Jasmine)

​6:55- 7:00 PM Final Remarks (Michelle)

​About Us

​Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) is a charitable, non-profit membership association founded in 1989 by international educator Barbara C. Patterson and associates to increase the involvement of African Americans and other people of African heritage in international affairs. We are an all-volunteer association of people brought together by our passion for international affairs and our desire to further promote the field as a worthwhile career option. The association’s reasonable membership dues promote an inclusive member base, from interested students to accomplished retired diplomats.

​Women Techmakers is Google’s brand and global program for women in technology. Women Techmakers Croatia provides visibility, community, and resources for women in technology to drive innovation and participation in the field. Women Techmakers events are designed to promote an environment of inclusivity for women in technology, as well as celebrate women leading the industry.