Code & Culture: Crafting Innovation Through Diversity & Inclusion

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, innovation thrives where diversity and creativity intersect. This talk explores the unique synergy between code and culture, revealing how diverse perspectives amplify problem-solving, foster creativity, and drive groundbreaking advancements. We'll dive into real-world examples and research that demonstrate how inclusive teams leverage varied experiences, viewpoints, and skills to craft solutions that resonate globally. Attendees will gain insights into how cultivating a culture of diversity not only enhances team dynamics but also fuels sustainable & impactful innovation. Join me to uncover how diversity in tech isn’t just a value—it’s a vital component of building the future.

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Sejal Gupta

Sejal Gupta (She/Her) is a full-time C++ developer, passionate about technology and constantly strives to empower women in tech. She founded a community (Women in Tech++) where she has mentored 250+ women and seeks to keep this legacy. She has authored 3 research articles on the Internet of Things and presented her work at IEEE Conferences. She currently works as a software engineer. She is a public speaker and loves to talk about solving problems using cutting-edge technology. She has spoken at PyCon APAC '24 and IEEE ICC Conference, Seoul '22. Happy to connect @

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejal-gupta-she-her/

Github: https://github.com/Sejal-G

Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57222596059

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=8O4uOVYAAAAJ

Where

Toronto

When

July 20-23, 2025

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