#TechDiversity - 10 Year Anniversary

We're so close to 3,000 followers! - Please help us! We really want to reach this milestone. While 3,000 may seem modest to large corporates, for a not-for-profit organisation like ours, it represents 3,000 voices amplifying inclusive leadership. Each connection means someone who can: - Take a simple pledge to do one thing differently - Read our research and implement one recommendation to make their workplace more inclusive Join us in making a difference. Share our page, invite your friends and colleagues – we love even numbers here, so let's get to 3,000 together! Every voice matters. Every action counts.

Powerful insights here on inclusive leadership! This article from Forbes reinforces what we have built TechDiversity Academy in association with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) . The three strategies outlined in the aritcle align perfectly with our curriculum - *Being accountable for inclusion progress * Establishing psychological safety * Adopting inclusive ways of being What resonates most: "It's never too late to adopt an inclusive leadership style." Whether you're at the unaware, aware, active, or advocate stage, there's always room to grow. The key is choosing to make that journey with intention and courage. If you want to explore these principles in depth with our Tech Diversity Academy cohort of leaders contact Jen Murray. https://lnkd.in/gYXM-tR6 #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #TechDiversity #LeadershipDevelopment #PsychologicalSafety

The data is in, nearly 600 of our technology workforce have held a mirror up to themselves to find out who and how they are. - What's their perspective on the US DEI backlash? - Why doesn't education make it in the top 5 for men as an identity priority? - Why is there nearly a 40-point gap between Gen Z and older generations when it comes to answering if their workforce is sufficiently diverse? Find out - download it today Thank you Tracey Spicer AM GAICD https://lnkd.in/gFKJGQ4w

The numbers don't lie: TechDiversity Awards is experiencing explosive growth RIGHT NOW Our sponsor page views are up 1,680%. Post impressions have skyrocketed 1,334%. We're reaching 2,000+ senior decision makers including 950 Senior Executives, 460 Directors, and 160 C-Suite leaders. Here's why securing your 2026 sponsorship TODAY matters: - Early visibility advantage - Your brand rides the current momentum wave - Premium positioning - First movers get prime placement choice - Maximum ROI - Lock in while our audience of enterprise leaders (881 from 1,000+ employee companies) is most engaged - Extended campaign runway - 18 months of brand building vs. last-minute activation You're not just sponsoring an event - you're investing in direct access to your target market when they're most attentive. Ready to amplify your brand alongside the industry's most important diversity initiative? Let's talk: https://lnkd.in/gwg2Pwmb

Intersectionality Matters | Gen Z’s 80% agreement suggests that they are either working in genuinely more diverse environments, have different definitions of "sufficient," or have not yet experienced the systemic barriers that create cynicism over time. Do you agree? Source - Tech Reflect Study Availability - Soon! - sign up to receive the full report - link in comments

Introducing Our New Student Ambassador: Purvang Dave   We welcome Purvang as TechDiversity's Student Ambassador - a voice that's already making waves and changing hearts across the tech community.   A Powerful Voice for Change At the recent TechDiversity Awards, Purvang delivered an absolutely moving address that left the entire room captivated. Standing before industry leaders, he spoke as "the echo of every young person who was told tech isn't for them - not because they weren't smart enough, but because no one let them be seen."   His words weren't just inspiring - they were a call to action backed by stark realities: - 60% of underrepresented students leave tech pathways - Students are 2.5x more likely to pursue tech careers with just ONE mentor - "Education isn't where skills are taught - it's where possibility is amplified" - "Get education right, we don't just graduate students - we launch a revolution!"   Our Grassroots Connection Purvang serves as our vital grassroots connection to the new generation - those considering tech careers and, importantly, those who haven't even thought it was possible. As a key volunteer at the TechDiversity Foundation, he understands both the barriers and the breakthroughs needed to create genuine change.   His mission is clear: ensure students not only have access to information about tech careers, but receive the nurturing relationships that transform possibilities into pathways.   Your Gateway to Tomorrow's Talent As our Student Ambassador, Purvang will be the key conduit connecting you to our ongoing initiatives: -TechDiversity Academy - Shaping inclusive tech education -AI Impact Assessment Program - Preparing students for AI's future -Tech Reflects Study Volume 2 - Fresh insights on diversity in our tech workforce (releasing soon!)   Ready to Get Involved? Whether you're an organisation looking to tap into tomorrow's diverse talent or someone passionate about closing Australia's tech skills gap, Purvang is here to make those connections happen. Reach out to us or connect directly with Purvang to explore how your organisation can: -Partner with emerging tech talent -Support inclusive pathway programs -Contribute to closing the skills gap -Be part of the revolution Purvang speaks so passionately about   Welcome to the team, Purvang!  

Our TechDiversity Awards 2025 Winners/Merit recipients are now listed on our website. So we are planning 2026 now? as always we need your financial support, and are currently pulling together our sponsorship and enterprise memberships offerings for 2026. Where Your Sponsorship Dollars Create Real Impact? Your financial support doesn't just fund an awards ceremony - it fuels a movement that's reshaping who belongs in Australian tech. Your Investment Enables: >Free Nominations for All! While most industry awards charge $500+ entry fees, your sponsorship ensures anyone can nominate - from bootstrapped startups to community organisations making impact without big budgets. We believe recognition shouldn't be pay-to-play. >Nationwide Talent Discovery Your dollars fund campaigns that reach every corner of our tech ecosystem - from ASX-listed giants to startups, from government initiatives to university campuses where students are just discovering tech could be their path. >Community Amplification Sponsorship powers targeted outreach to underrepresented communities, ensuring our call for nominations reaches beyond the usual networks into Indigenous communities, multicultural organisations, disability advocacy groups, and regional areas often overlooked by industry. >Student Pathway Development Supporting our work with Student Ambassador Purvang Dave and initiatives like the TechDiversity Academy - creating bridges between education and industry for the next generation. >Research That Drives Change Funding critical studies like Tech Reflects Vol 2, providing data that challenges assumptions and drives policy discussions at the highest levels of government and industry. Ready to invest in change? Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities that align with your values and business objectives. The talent pipeline of tomorrow starts with the recognition we give today. https://lnkd.in/gn3v6Smd

✨ Celebrating a Decade of Tech Diversity Awards! ✨ It was a fantastic opportunity attending the 10th Annual #TechDiversity Awards Gala Dinner last month, an incredible event that has been recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in Australia’s tech sector for a decade. Huge congrats and thanks to founders Soozey Johnstone, Luli Adeyemo, Deirdre Diamante, Tracey Habron, Claire Marriott and Brett Findlay. It was inspiring to hear so many stories of resilience, innovation, perseverance, and generosity.   🎉 Microsoft Australia was a table sponsor for the evening, and I was grateful to join as Women @ Microsoft ERG Melbourne branch Lead, sharing this experience with my amazing colleagues Gary Trytell Ian Heard Erika Harris Matthew Frank Ana Maria Suarez Imran Arshad Lena Klein🌼 Deepthi Rao made it special! Thank you Gary Trytell for your support and contributions as a prestigious judge and for the opportunity Thanks Chess Francesca Salvo Tennille Wong ! It was also awesome bumping into familiar faces and beautiful friends Rupal Thakkar Mudholkar Payal Lamba who are creating an impact in this space.   🏆 The awards spanned across Government, Business, Education, Campaign of the Year, and Tech for Good, showcasing initiatives that are shaping a more inclusive future. The highlight of the evening was the “Make it Easy” app, which won both the Tech for Good award and the Tech Diversity Champion award for its innovative approach to improving accessibility and inclusivity through technology, making every day digital interactions simpler and more equitable for all users with the help of #AI.   Few take aways to support the mission - ✨ Champion inclusion in key conversations and decisions. 🙌 Celebrate differences and create spaces where all voices are heard. 💫 Support initiatives like Tech Diversity that amplify innovation with inclusion in tech.   A huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees – your work is shaping the future of tech for the better!   #TechDiversity #InclusionMatters #MicrosoftLife #DEI #MicrosoftAustralia #InnovationwithInclusion

"Don't put a condition on LinkedIn that you have to have residence in Australia to apply for a role. You're just cutting out a lot of the talent pool." - Gerard Holland, Intern Match The skills shortage is real. The AI talent demand is exploding. Yet we're still seeing job posts with unnecessary residency requirements that exclude incredible talent. Gerard's wisdom from our 10-year anniversary series hits differently when you consider our upcoming Tech Reflects Study Vol 2 findings: despite surface diversity progress, our tech sector still recruits from narrow talent pools. With close to 600 respondents, we're seeing systematic underrepresentation of Arabic and Vietnamese speakers and more... - communities that form significant parts of Australian society (as seen in the Australian Census) This connects directly to the work our Student Ambassador Purvang Dave is championing. As he powerfully stated at our recent awards: he stands as "the echo of every young person who was told tech isn't for them - not because they weren't smart enough, but because no one let them be seen." The uncomfortable truth: "Diverse" workforces can still systematically exclude entire communities. The necessary action: Remove arbitrary barriers. Embrace the global marketplace. Look beyond narrow talent pools. COVID accelerated what we should have known all along - talent has no borders. People's nationality, religion, or location shouldn't determine their ability to contribute to Australian tech. Tech Reflects Vol 2 drops end of this month. Ready for some uncomfortable but necessary conversations about who we're really including? Thanks Yolanda Kerr for volunteering your time at the Foundation. We welcome our community to reach out to us to discuss more... #TechDiversity #InclusiveTech #GlobalTalent #TechReflects