Session

282 - ANZ Track - Ageism: Breaking the Stereotypes [9:30-10:05am AEST]

Tuesday, June 22nd • 4:30pm — 5:05pm PDT

• Isabella Bain, Creative & Strategic Associate Director, IBM Australia
• Lauren Sandeman, Sustainability Leader, United People Global
• Briana Wade, Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence Team, Commonwealth Bank
• Rebecca Watts, Founding Principal, Barrenjoey

This powerful panel addresses the current bias against youthful leaders - because of the unfounded claim that they are "inexperienced and naive" due to their age, they are being denied opportunities and tackling imposter syndrome simultaneously. How can society change its outlook towards the capabilities of younger individuals? And how can youngsters build opportunities themselves and redefine the status quo? Join this discussion with some of Australia's most outstanding young women in technology.