Name: Hopper Down Under
Start: 2019-07-29T17:30:00-07:00
End: 2019-07-31T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

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WELCOME RECEPTION, JULY 29, 2019
CELEBRATION, JULY 30-31, 2019

Hopper Down Under is a celebration of diversity in technology in the Asia-Pacific. Created by women technologists, for women technologists, this inaugural conference is produced by AnitaB.org.

Background

Hopper Down Under is modeled on the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration, aimed to empower women technologists in the Asia-Pacific. It brings together women technologists at all levels, from undergraduate to CEO, along with members from industry leading companies, academia, and research, to build relationships, learn, and advance their careers.

Hopper Down Under offers technical and career development sessions, including Poster Sessions, a Career Fair, a Tech Expo, Mentoring Circles, and more.

The Call for Participation and Scholarship application is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Detailed program agenda subject to change.
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Our event objectives include:

Building community.
Strengthening our collective, diverse voices.
Promoting inclusion.
Inspiring action.

Please send your questions and other inquiries to the following email address: HopperAustralia@AnitaB.org

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Attend

We welcome people of all genders and backgrounds to attend the inaugural Hopper Down Under to celebrate diversity in tech in the Asia Pacific. Our program is designed to:

Celebrate technical impact and accomplishments of women and gender diverse people at all career and academic levels
Enable women to network with peers, allies and mentors in the Asia-Pacific region, and support one another along their career paths
Equip women and allies with technical and career skills through a variety of interactive and hands-on sessions
Inspire curiosity and action whether you are an experienced technologist or new to the technology field

Registration

Registration is now open. See below for details.

We appreciate your enthusiasm for Hopper Down Under and your commitment to gender diversity in technology. To make attendance accessible to all, we will provide flexible registration options, including:

Full two-day registration (all programs, career fair and lunch for two days)
Scholarships (limited number of scholarships will be available to provide free admission to all programs, career fair and lunch for two days)

REGISTRATION FEES

General registration includes access to all programs, career fair and lunch for two days.

General Registration

A$900

Includes all programs, career fair and lunch for two days

Student Registration

A$100

Includes all programs, career fair and lunch for two days

Scholarship applications closed on April 17. Thank you to all Hopper Down Under applicants!

Scholarship

FREE

Includes FREE admission for all programs, career fair and lunch for two days

OPENS MAY 22 FOR SELECTED APPLICANTS

Please note: All sales are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded. You may substitute a new attendee if you are not able to attend.

Schedule

Key Dates
Sponsorship Prospectus is now available. View Sponsorships.

Speakers

— Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell, 3A Institute
— Professor Sue Black OBE, Durham University
— Jacqueline Copeland-Carson, AnitaB.org
— Elizabeth Croft, Monash University
— Jaleh Daie, AgriFood Tech
— Lisa Harvey-Smith, Australia’s STEM Ambassador
— Professor Elanor Huntington, Dean College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University
— Major General Kathryn Toohey, Australian Army

Detailed program agenda subject to change.
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Agenda at Glance

Welcome Reception (ALL)

General Session (ALL)

Breakout Session (ALL)

Lunch Break/Snack Break (ALL)

Career Fair (ALL)

July 29, 2019

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (ALL)

July 30, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Welcome to Country
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Opening Keynotes: Jacqueline Copeland-Carson, Lisa Harvey-Smith, Dr Sue Black
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Snack and Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Snack and Break
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Reception

July 31, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Career Fair
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Snack and Break
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Featured Speakers – Presentations, workshops, panels and poster sessions across the following tracks: [ Career & Leadership ] [ Product ] [ Research] [ Technology][ Education [ Poster]
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Break
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Closing Keynote: Jacqueline Copeland-Carson, Jaleh Daie, Genevieve Bell

For your presentation, please download Speaker Template:

Hopper_AUS-Speaker_Template

Tracks

There will be six conference tracks for the inaugural Hopper Down Under covering a wide range of fields for every technical woman. These include Research, Careers & Leadership, Products, Technology, Education and a Poster Session.

The conference tracks will include presentations, panels, workshops and posters.

Conference Tracks

There are six conference tracks for Hopper Down Under, including:

+ RESEARCH

The Research Track provides a place for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss latest technology trends and research results, novel tools, practical experiences, and technical challenges. We are looking for technical submissions in the broad fields of technology that the Grace Hopper Celebration is famous for, including, but not limited to: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Hardware, IoT/Wearable Devices, Computer Systems and Security/Privacy.

Key Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Hardware, IoT/Wearable Devices, Computer Systems and Security/Privacy.

+ CAREERS & LEADERSHIP

Women face a unique set of opportunities and challenges — both at a professional and personal level. The career track provides a platform for attendees to learn and discuss a wide variety of topics to help support one another and advance their careers. Proposals that present a unique perspective with clear takeaways are preferred. Topics of interest for the career track include but are not limited to:

Career Management and Mastery

Professional brand and presence.
Becoming a person of influence.
Career paths for technical, business, and management.
Startups vs. mid-size vs. global organizations vs. non-profits — finding the right fit and thriving in it.
Mentoring vs. sponsorship — gaining them and becoming one.
Building your dream network.
Collaborating and managing upwards and sideways.
Entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
Crucial and difficult conversations in the workplace.
Strategic thinking skills and building alliances.
Defining balance and success in career.
Reaching the C-suite and what’s beyond it.
Inclusion and Cultural Awareness

Leveraging intersectionality in the workplace

Conscious vs. unconscious bias.
Imposter syndrome: identifying and overcoming.
Parenting in tech — the ups, downs and everything in between.
Motherhood in tech — the unique challenges and perspectives mothers bring.
Behaviors for inclusion.
Transforming men into allies.
Culturally conscious leadership.
Resilience and caring for your whole self.
The Future of Work

Building up the next generation.

Social innovation and using tech-for-good.
Pay equity in the workplace.
Acquiring new skills and knowledge for staying relevant and competitive in the future.
Fostering creativity and imagination.
Jobs of the future: what will go and what will stay.

+ TECHNOLOGY

Emerging technologies are breakthrough technologies that are likely to shape our lives in the near future. They are typically characterized by radical novelty, relatively fast growth, prominent impact, uncertainty, and ambiguity.

This track provides researchers and practitioners the opportunity to present and discuss latest trends, technical innovations, research papers, and new applications related to emerging technologies such as quantum computing and blockchain. We welcome technical submissions, talks, workshops, tutorials, and demos that describe theoretical foundations, practical implementations, novel applications, and open source efforts in emerging technologies. We also welcome submissions that discuss the intersection of these emerging technologies with existing fields such as AI, security, IoT, cloud computing, etc.

Key topics: Quantum computing, IoT, Cloud computing, Wearables, Cybernetics, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, Astrophysics.

+ PRODUCT

Launching a product involves several crucial functions, such as the conceptualization, design, development to marketing, and getting it to end users. In this track, the focus will be on relevant topics and preference will be given to submissions that provide cutting edge approaches and novel perspectives. Emerging technologies are breakthrough technologies that are likely to shape our lives in the near future. They are typically characterized by radical novelty, relatively fast growth, prominent impact, uncertainty, and ambiguity. This track provides researchers and practitioners the opportunity to present and discuss latest trends, technical innovations, research papers, and new applications related to emerging technologies such as quantum computing and blockchain. We welcome technical submissions, talks, workshops, tutorials, and demos that describe theoretical foundations, practical implementations, novel applications, and open source efforts in emerging technologies. We also welcome submissions that discuss the intersection of these emerging technologies with existing fields such as AI, security, IoT, cloud computing, etc.

Key topics: Vision and strategy, Branding, Competitive differentiation, Market research, Product requirements gathering, Product design, Product life cycle, Product ecosystem development, Project management, Product quality attributes, performance scalability, usability, reliability, security, Technical launch, Commercial launch, Market study and development, Customer support, Key performance indicators, Case studies, User insight, Product strategy, Product prioritization, Launch and iterate.

+ EDUCATION

With technology reaching into every part of the world around us, we are faced with the challenge and opportunity to enable all In our next generation to take their place as future tech leaders. Education plays an instrumental role in this endeavour to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills. How are we breaking down barriers and leading the way to engage all young women in tech? Let’s come together to celebrate and share our successes and to challenge each other to achieve our collective goal. We welcome proposals for presentations, panels and workshops that share practice, practical implementations, challenges and new approaches. We also welcome proposals for knowledge sharing and professional development.

Key topics:Inclusive pedagogy, supporting varied ability levels, DT project design, systems thinking, AR/VR, AI, Cybersecurity, assessment

+ POSTER

Hopper Down Under will host a technical poster session modelled after the mind-expanding session at the Grace Hopper Celebration. It’s the perfect opportunity to informally present your research to GHC attendees and experts in your field. Designed to help you solicit constructive feedback, the poster session lends itself to those who are still exploring an idea and have not fully developed their results into a completed paper for the Research, Technology, Product or Education tracks.

Sponsor Levels & Benefits

Prospectus is available to download and sponsorships are open for purchase!

Download to see our corporate level sponsorships.
Purchase your sponsorship package at Support AnitaB.org. Select Hopperx1 Sponsorships, then Hopper Down Under.

Have a question? Email: BusinessDevelopment@AnitaB.org

Tabletop Exhibit Guide

Check out important information on your tabletop exhibit participation as a sponsor. View the Tabletop Exhibit Guide.

Scholarships

Our scholarship opportunities are closed now. Thank you for your interest.

Hopper Down Under Scholarships will provide funds for undergraduate students and graduate students to attend our two-day Celebration. Scholars who attend Hopper Down Under gain access to career workshops, networking opportunities, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Student Eligibility

You must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited degree program at a college, university, or high school at the time of applying.
You must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited degree program at a college or university at the time of Hopper Down Under (July 2019). Those graduating prior to Hopper Down Under are not eligible unless accepted to another related degree program (such as a M.S. or Ph.D. program).
Show satisfactory progress toward a degree such as, but not limited to, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, human-computer interaction, math, physics, or management information systems.
Be able to demonstrate an interest in computing.
You must be at least 18 years of age by July 29, 2019.
You cannot accept more than one scholarship to attend.
If you receive a scholarship and do not notify AnitaB.org that you cannot attend prior to Hopper Down Under, you will not be eligible in future years as this takes a scholarship away from another student that could have attended.

What are we looking for in a student scholar?

Student scholars are active in their community, including being involved with campus computing/STEM clubs and working toward the advancement of women in computing.
Student scholars have an understanding of how attending Hopper Down Under will have an impact on them and any messages or key learnings they take back to share at their schools.

Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of Hopper Down Under. Each volunteer works between 5 and 8 hours (divided in several shifts), helping with various conference management activities.

Benefits

In exchange for their time and help, volunteers receive a complimentary registration to Hopper Down Under. When they are not on duty, volunteers are allowed to attend sessions, visit the career fair, and take advantage of everything the conference has to offer.

Commitment

The volunteers work multiple short shifts, up to eight non-consecutive hours spread over the three days of the conference. They must attend an orientation and commit to their assigned shifts. Shifts cannot be exchanged on site. Volunteers may sometimes miss sessions in order to make Hopper Down Under run successfully.

Volunteers receive a complimentary registration to Hopper Down Under, but they must pay for their own transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses.

Application Process

Due to limited space in the program, our selection process is competitive. We factor in availability, interest, commitment to the program, and experience volunteering in big events. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

Fill out the application form. Decisions will be emailed at the end of May 2019.

If we accept you into the Hopper Down Under Volunteer Program, you must:

be available for volunteer tasks during the entire conference;
attend the mandatory orientation meeting on the evening of July 29
dedicate 5-8 hours of your time to volunteer assignments during the event
commit to the assignments we will give you
pay for your own expenses during the conference (you will receive complimentary registration to the event)
If you attend Hopper Down Under and do not perform your volunteer assignments, you will be billed for the full amount of one registration (student A$100, general A$900).

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