Alterconf Portland 2016 - So you Want Diversity in tech? by Emily Bookstein At last, efforts to diversify the tech sector are picking up momentum in Portland and beyond. But the conversation around diversity and inclusion tends to remain focused on the hiring pipeline. This talk analyzes the root causes of lack of racial and gender diversity in tech, going beyond the pipeline to discuss bigger-picture social forces. We'll also cover a few key ways that we, tech folks, hold the power to make change at a personal, company, and societal level. If you want to know what it will take to reach a diverse tech community -- and how you personally can help create change -- join us for this talk!