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Exclusive Wisconsin premiere of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap
Exclusive Wisconsin premiere of CODE:
Debugging the Gender Gap
Documentarian Robin Hauser Reynolds visits Madison to show her Tribeca Film Festival hit that exposes reasons behind the shortage of women in programming
MADISON – On August 6 director Robin Hauser Reynolds will come to Sundance 608 to screen her acclaimed documentary, CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap. This exclusive showing of her film that debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in April will feature a screening of the film, a networking reception and a dynamic panel discussion led by Ms. Hauser Reynolds.
Come to hear answers to CODE’s key question: Why aren’t more girls and people of color seeking opportunities in computer science and programming? CODE aims to inspire change in mindsets, in the educational system, in the startup culture and in the way women see themselves.
CODE explores the new “Rosie the Riveter” moment for our society and challenges complacency in the tech industry. Tech jobs are growing three times faster than U.S. colleges are producing computer science graduates. The film notes that by 2020, there will be one million unfilled software engineering jobs in the US.
Brought to you by title sponsor Smart Solutions and hosted by Accelerate Madison, a program of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, with additional support from Zendesk, Madcelerator, CUNA Mutual Group and Foley & Lardner. Attendance is limited to the first 250 people, register today at greatermadisonchamber.com under events.
Location: Sundance Cinemas 608
Address: Hilldale Shopping Center, 430 N Midvale Blvd, Madison
Date: August 6, 2015
Time: 4:30 p.m. Reception with hors d’oeuvres buffet
5:30 p.m. Screening, followed by director-led panel discussion
Cost: $25 for networking reception, movie screening & post-film discussion
Contact: Melanie Conklin, Managing Director of Brand, (608) 443-1952
About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with nearly 1,300 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 8,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at greatermadisonchamber.com.
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