Programs: Women of Vision
The Women of Vision Awards Banquet, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact.
MAY 12, 2010
6:00 - 7:00 pm ~ Reception
7:00 (sharp) - 9:30 pm ~ Dinner Banquet
Mission City Ballroom - adjacent to the Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Directions
Parking: Free! Follow signs to the Convention Center Parking
Attire: Business Formal (suits and dresses)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
We are honored to have Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, as the Keynote Speaker. Read more about her.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open!
Sign up today to sponsor a table for your guests (seats 10), donate a table to students, or purchase tickets.
$2,750 ~ Early Bird Table Rate ends January 28, 2010 - EXTENDED TO FEB 12
$3,000 ~ Regular Table Rate ends April 30, 2010
$275 ~ Early Bird Ticket Rate ends January 28, 2010 - EXTENDED TO FEB 12
$300 ~ Regular Ticket Rate ends April 30, 2010
Space is limited, and seating will be assigned in order of registration.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
See the sponsorship benefits for complete information on being a Gold, Silver, or Bronze sponsor. Please contact Jody Mahoney with questions.
DINNER HOST
SILVER
BRONZE
TABLE SPONSORS
Amazon, Intuit, Mayfield, Raytheon, and more.
SHARE THE VISION
Several of our generous sponsors are underwriting tables for college students to attend this event for free. This is a great opportunity to connect with other women in the technical community, and hear the stories of our incredible award winners. If you are a local college student and would like to get on the guest list, please contact Rachelle Siskin.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now closed. Winners will be announced March 1, 2010.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Innovation recognizes a woman who has contributed significantly to technology innovation. The innovation might be creating unusual and important technology or approaching developing technology in a significantly new and innovative way, such as by bringing diverse people and experiences together in the technology creation process.
Social Impact recognizes a woman who developed or applied technology with a significant impact on society and/or the community. These people are creating or employing technologies that are changing our world in positive ways.
Leadership recognizes a woman who has led an important technology development or innovation, made a significant contribution to the technology industry, and someone who inspires others.
Please note that neither the members of the Board of Trustees nor any member of the staff of the Anita Borg Institute are eligible for nomination.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Kelli Crane, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Thomson Reuters
Kristian (Kris) Halvorsen, Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President, Intuit
Neerja Raman, Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Media X at Stanford University
Werner Vogels, Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Amazon
Telle Whitney, President & CEO, Anita Borg Institute
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Coming soon.