Women's Leadership in Technology

The panel discussion hosted by the British Consulate-General in Chicago will focus on the journeys, opportunities and challenges women technology leaders face as quantum and AI technologies rapidly change the tech sector and beyond. This event aims to celebrate and spotlight the achievements of women in tech and other sectors, while fostering conversations around innovation, leadership and inclusion. 

 Wednesday, 5th November 
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM (close at 5:40 PM) | Panel starts at 5:30 PM | Networking Reception from 6:30–7:30 P
 

Moderator
· Emily Easton, who serves as the Director of Education and Workforce Development for the Chicago Quantum Exchange

Panellists
· Stephanie Ashmore, who is the Director of the UK government's Science & Technology Network for the Americas at the British Embassy Washington
· Kristi Dula-Ferguson, who is Deputy Director at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and leads the Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology 
· Julia Lane, who is the Assistant Vice President for Science at the University of Chicago and an advisor on federal strategy at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. She is a member of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Emerging Leaders 2024 Cohort
· Caitlin Carnahan, who is the Vice President for Quantum Software at Infleqtion.

🔗 RSVP by 3rd November to secure your spot.

Part of Midwest Quantum Week, a series of fall events anchored by the 2025 Chicago Quantum Summit.