Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
Aspen Institute
Supporting Workers of Color at Tech’s New Crossroads
Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.
The tech sector entered 2023 facing new questions about its capacity to deliver both business growth and positive social impact. Months of headlines about share price volatility and headcount reductions have many commentators questioning if tech is entering a period of retrenchment. Less frequently discussed is what the near future of tech might mean for the most historically disenfranchised workers.At a time when data suggests companies are quietly divesting from commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, what must be done for the tech sector to provide an inclusive, empowering space for workers of color? Join us for a discussion with leading voices from business, journalism, and activism.Panelists:• Kelsey Butler: Equality Reporter at Bloomberg• Bek Chee: General Partner, Chief People Officer at TCV• David Delmar Sentíes: Author of the forthcoming book, “What We Build With Power: The fight for economic justice in tech”•Moderated by Professor Linda A. Hill, Harvard Business School
For the benefit of workers, businesses, and our society, we need to build workplace heat safety into our culture, policies, and practices if we are to adapt to our warming planet. Join the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program on Wednesday, July 30, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time, on Zoom to learn about how the warming climate is affecting workers, and what policymakers, businesses, and labor are doing to keep workers safe. This event is part of EOP’s Opportunity in America conversation series.
