Coding for a Better Future w/ Toni Scullion Thursday 16th March, 6.00 - 8.30pm On the 16th of March we'll be joined by Toni Scullion, Founder of dressCode and Co-Leads STACS (Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science). We will take a deep dive into the role technology has in shaping our future and the importance of addressing the gender gap in computing science. As technology continues to transform the economy, what impact will coding skills have on the future of work? The work Toni is doing to close the gender gap in computer science and inspire the next generation of tech leaders will have a huge impact on shaping the skills under represented groups will need to succeed in a rapidly-changing job market. Join us on the 16th of March with Toni Scullion as we dive into: How to attend Thanks to our event partners Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID), we will be in the city centre at The Corinthian Club in the Charlie Parkers Room. Find address below. [Speaker] Toni Scullion (dressCode) Toni is the founder of multi-award-winning charity dressCode, which aims to increase the uptake of computing science in schools with a focus on closing the gender gap. She is extremely passionate about teaching computing science, and getting more pupils into the subject. She also co-founded the Ada Scotland Festival, which brings together partners involved in addressing gender balance in computing science education across the country. [Host] Emma Loedel (SG Glasgow) Glasgow Chapter Director has been with Startup Grind since 2019. Emma has a science and engineering background and got her first taste of the start-up environment in Bogota, Colombia whilst working in prosthetics clinics. Since then Emma has built on her international experience and embedded herself in the Glasgow & Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem. Her passion for tech and innovation has led to her current role as business development manager at tech start-up Novosound, which works across the industrial, medical and wearable sector. Emma brings a new perspective to the Startup Grind Scotland team and is excited to showcase many vibrant founder stories across the city. We're delighted to be hosting this event in partnership with Glasgow City Innovation District. They are a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. It builds on Scotland’s rich tradition of scientific excellence and industrial collaboration. Bringing together ambitious, forward-thinking people, the District is tackling societal and global challenges and driving inclusive economic growth. Why attend? What: Coding for a Better Future w/ Toni Scullion When: Thursday 16th March Time: 6.00 - 9.00pm Where: In-person at The Corinthian Club, Charlie Parkers Room, 191 Ingram St, Glasgow, G1 1DA
We'll also hear about Toni's entrepreneurial journey; how she went from gaining only 1 qualification at school to just over 10 years later founding her own award winning charity, running multiple national initiatives for computing science teachers and ALSO achieving an honorary doctorate recognising her ongoing efforts to break down barriers for women in technology.
Her work to pioneer uptake of the Digital Technology Education Charter to inspire participation in computing science at school level elevated the issue to the nation’s tech industry and policy makers, and was recognised by the OpenUK Honours List and Futurescot’s 25 women changing the face of Scotland’s digital industry.
Host Partner: Glasgow City Innovation District
What you need to know!
* sign up details will be shared with GCID
Thursday, March 16, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM UTC
6:00 PM | Networking, Drinks and Food |
7:00 PM | Fireside Chat w/ Toni Scullion |
8:00 PM | Drinks and Community Building |