GEC NEWS WIRECisco’s Women of Impact 2016 Conference aims to Inspire and Empower Women in Technology
Cisco is organizing the ‘Women of Impact 2016 Conference’ – a full day conference devoted to the development and advancement of women in the technology industry. Themed ‘Be Unstoppable’, the annual event will be held on March 10th, 2016 at multiple Cisco sites globally and virtually. The local edition of the event will be held at Cisco’s Dubai offices, where several eminent women business leaders and entrepreneurs from the region will share their experiences with attendees.
“Cisco has always been at the forefront of efforts to hire, nurture, promote and support women, especially in technical fields and leadership roles. We will continue to invest and promote opportunities for women to learn from one another and build connections that cultivate continuous career development and learning,” said Mike Weston, Vice President, Cisco Middle East.
“This conference is a powerful reminder of the power of diversity in our business,” added Frida Kleimert, Head of Channel and Commercial Sales, Cisco UAE, and member of Cisco’s Connected Women network.
The Dubai edition of Women of Impact 2016 will feature presentations by eminent women speakers including thought leaders and entrepreneurs from the fields of education, business, IT and sports.
