WECode 2018
March 2-4, 2018
WECode 2018 brought together over 700 attendees for a weekend filled with keynotes, workshops, panels, and hands-on experiences. The event featured four inspiring keynote speakers: Jess Lee, Pamela Rice, Chieko Asakawa, and Ruthe Farmer.
Attendees engaged in 80+ events designed to explore diverse aspects of technology. Highlights included technical workshops on topics such as React.js, blockchain, machine learning, and 3D printing, alongside panels discussing VR/AR, diversity in tech, and navigating the job market. Fireside chats addressed personal growth topics, from transitioning to new roles to overcoming impostor syndrome. Interactive tech talks by leaders from Airbnb, Microsoft, Pinterest, and Google showcased real-world applications of innovation.
Impact by Numbers
700+ attendees
90+ events
Speaker Highlight
A few of the phenomenal speakers of WECode 2018
Jess Lee
Former CEO at Polyvore, Partner at Sequoia Capital
Ruthe Farmer
Activist & Policy-Maker, Former Senior Policy Advisor for Tech Inclusion at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy
Pamela Rice
Head of Technology Strategy & Innovation Labs Engineering, Capital One
Finale Doshi-Velez
Herchel Smith Professor of Computer Science
Chieko Asakawa
IBM Fellow at T. J. Watson Research Center, IBM Distinguished Service Professor at Carnegie Mellon University
Sponsors
A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making WECode 2018 possible and accessible.
