Technical Executive Forum
By invitation only, the Forum convenes C-level technology executives in a discussion of the challenges their organizations face in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of technical women and the solutions to these challenges.
Started in 2007 under the name “CTO Forum,” this initiative brings together thought leaders to raise awareness, actively engage discussion, and drive action among R&D executives on issues regarding the recruitment, retention, and advancement of technical women.
This Forum is held annually at the Grace Hopper Celebration and includes targeted discussions among technology executives, knowledge exchange and practical solutions to creating cultures that sustain diversity and innovation, and a keynote panel discussion where executives provide inspiration and advice to Grace Hopper participants. Past speakers included Sophie Vandebroek, Chief Technology Officer, Xerox; Justin Rattner, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Intel Corporation; Greg Papadopoulos, Chief Technology Officer, Sun Microsystems; Nan Mattai, Chief Technology Officer, Rockwell Collins.
In 2008, 35 R&D executives participated in the Forum.
“I found the Technical Executive Forum, indeed the entire event, to be of very high value.” Participating CTO from ABI Partner Company
“The most valuable part of the Forum was Networking with other technology leaders, and as a vehicle for introducing me to the Hopper Conference—the energy, enthusiasm, all wonderful.” – Participating CTO
If you are interested in being considered for attending the 2009 Technical Executive Forum, please email your bio and contact information to carolines@anitaborg.org.
2009 Technical Executive Forum Organizing Committee:
Steve Bourne, Chief Technology Officer, El Dorado Ventures
Nora Denzel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Payroll, Intuit Corporation
Mark Bregman, Chief Technology Officer, Symantec Corporation
Brian Pawlowski, Chief Technology Officer, NetApp
Joanne Ono, Consultant
John White, CEO, Association for Computing Machinery
Telle Whitney, CEO and President, Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
Lucy Sanders, CEO and Co-founder, National Center for Women and IT
Caroline Simard, Director of Research, Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
Confirmed 2009 keynote panelists:
Nora Denzel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Payroll, Intuit Corporation
Werner Vogels, Chief Technology Officer, Amazon.com
Linda Brisnehan, Vice President, Military Support Programs, Lockheed Martin
Sophie Vandebroek, Chief Technology Officer, Xerox
Mike Schroepfer, VP, Engineering, Facebook
Moderator: Maria Klawe, President, Harvey Mudd College
Preliminary Agenda
Wednesday Sept 30
Technical Executives arrive anytime during the day and participate in whatever areas interest them.
| 9:30 - 10:45 am 11:00 - 12:00 am |
Optional: Opportunity to serve as a mentor in PhD Forum and New Investigators Sessions |
| Evening Poster Reception 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
Optional: Opportunity to judge ACM SRC Poster Competition |
| Networking Reception 8:00 - 9:00 pm |
Optional: Technical Executives are invited to attend a private reception to network among peers |
Thursday Oct 1
| 7:00 – 8:30 am | Attend Keynote Breakfast |
| 8:45 – 9:30 am | Attend GHC Keynote |
| 9:30 – 9:45 am | Break |
| 9:30 – 9:45 am | Break |
| 10:00 – 12:15 pm | Executive Forum Workshop session 1 |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Executive Lunch |
| 1:45 – 3:00 pm | Attend Technical Executive Plenary Session |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15 – 5:30 pm | Executive Forum Workshop session 2 |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Private Reception |
| 7:30 pm – midnight | Optional: Awards Presentation |
A special thanks to our generous sponsors!
