How can we make tech conferences more diverse?
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Conference teams are urged to ping people from underrepresented groups, run mentorship programs and offer concrete supports like sign language interpreters, on‑site childcare and free diversity tickets so barriers to attendance and speaking drop. Practical moves include pairing new speakers on stage with experienced peers, partnering with community orgs to recruit candidates, and tracking submission and attendance metrics to see what actually increases representation. These are actionable steps organizers, speakers and attendees can start applying now.
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