{"id":82,"date":"2025-06-16T02:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T02:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acis-staging.aaisnet.org\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2025-09-09T19:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:41:14","slug":"women-in-it-event-diversity-in-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acis.aaisnet.org\/acis2025\/events\/women-in-it-event-diversity-in-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in IT | Diversity in IT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women in IT | Diversity in IT Co-chairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Christine van Toorn<\/strong>, University of New South Wales, NSW, AU<br><strong>Prof. Olivera Marjanovic<\/strong>, Macquarie University, NSW, AU<br><strong>Dr. Nelly Todorova<\/strong>, University of Canterbury, NZ<br><strong>A\/Prof. Lubna Alam<\/strong>, Deakin University, VIC, AU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Women in IS Networking Event<\/strong> is a signature annual gathering at the<strong> Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS),<\/strong> open to <em>all genders<\/em> and is designed to foster meaningful engagement, collegiality, and inclusive leadership in the IS community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year at ACIS we also explicitly acknowledge <strong>Diversity in IT<\/strong> in all of its forms, in a spirit of inclusion and solidarity. We recognise that diversity and difference must be valued in universities and workplaces as well as our societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event brings together a vibrant cross-section of scholars, educators, PhD students, and industry professionals in the IS discipline to network, share stories and build meaningful, lasting connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Attend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re just beginning your academic journey or are a seasoned IS professional, this is a welcoming space to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connect with peers and mentors<\/strong> across institutions and regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exchange insights<\/strong> on navigating careers in IS and IT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celebrate <\/strong>diverse forms of leadership and scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore collaborations<\/strong> across research, teaching, and professional practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect an energising mix of informal networking, storytelling, and table conversations centred on equity, diversity, and inclusion in our field. This year introduces a <strong>new \u201cTable Talks\u201d initiative<\/strong>, where attendees can propose and host open, informal dialogues on themes that matter &#8211; from Indigenous research methodologies and underrepresented perspectives to Special Issue proposals and community-driven EDI initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative goes beyond typical networking. It creates a space for conversations that often remain on the margins of mainstream academic programming. It\u2019s an opportunity to bring your ideas, passions, and curiosity to the table &#8211; and to engage in dialogue that reflects the <em>true diversity<\/em> of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your whole self and a genuine spirit of community. Support, while being supported. Learn about others, while reflecting on your own journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe equity and diversity are foundational to innovation in IS\/IT research, education, and practice. This event is part of ACIS\u2019s ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive, reflective, and connected discipline. <strong>Join us at ACIS 2025 and be part of a conversation that counts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss it \u2013 please make a note of the date and time in your calendar. <\/strong>Full event details coming soon in the ACIS 2025 program!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to welcoming you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christine, Olivera, Nelly and Lubna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women in IT | Diversity in IT Co-chairs Dr. Christine van Toorn, University of New South Wales, NSW, AUProf. Olivera Marjanovic, Macquarie University, NSW, AUDr. Nelly Todorova, University of Canterbury, NZA\/Prof. Lubna Alam, Deakin University, VIC, AU The Women in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":15,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-82","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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