LONG ISLAND WOMEN IN TECHMeetUp Group: First Networking Event

May 20, 2015 ~ Stefana Muller

Welcome!• This group is being formed to help us network, learn and grow in our

technology roles while staying close to home

• This group is open to professional women in all levels of their careers whether they are in technology today or pursuing a technology role in the future

50 MembersMay 20, 2015 ~ Stefana Muller

Agenda• 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Sign in, Ice Breaker Game

• 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Welcome presentation

• 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Small Group Networking

• 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm: Wrap Up, Group Feedback

May 20, 2015 ~ Stefana Muller

Ice Breaker Game• LeanIN Networking Cards

• Grab a card, introduce yourself to someone and answer the question

on the card

• Other person reciprocates

• Swap cards with your partner and move to the next person

May 20, 2015 ~ Stefana Muller

Small Group Networking• Unconference style – submit your topics for discussion (something you are

willing to present and/or facilitate conversation around)

• Present your topic to the group (you have 2 minutes)

• Break down into groups of 4-6 individuals

• Discuss topic for 15 minutes

• Recap on topics (<5 minutes each group)• Topic Overview > What was discussed > Value Gained

May 20, 2015 ~ Stefana Muller

Topic Ideas• Mentor/Sponsor/Coach:

• How to find one, what is the difference, how does it work

• Furthering Education on Long Island: • If you are making a career change to technology, currently in training or taking courses to advance

your career in technology or if you are a technology educator - this is the group for you!

• Latest Technology: • Talk about the latest technology you've been working on, what you are excited about, what are your

techie hobbies. From the Apple Watch, to Quadcopters, to Microservices to APIs - all ideas are welcome.

• Advancing Your Career:• Stuck in a rut? Need a change? Trying to figure out your next step? Join this group discussion to see

what others have done or learned along their career journey's.

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Actions for everyone• Promote this group to your friends and colleagues on Long

Island!

• Next Venue?

• Volunteer to help organize an event or manage the MeetUp

group

• Survey - Respond to the survey sent after the MeetUp so we

can learn more about what this group would like to accomplish

togetherMay 20, 2015 ~ Stefana Muller

CommunicationsPlease make sure to sign in with your full name and email

• http://www.meetup.com/Long-Island-Women-in-Tech/

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/LongIslandWomenInTech/

• https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Long-Island-Women-in-Tech-8311235/about

May 20, 2015 ~ Stefana Muller

Thank You Volunteers!• Gina Ribaudo • Jay Muller• Michael Brennan