SESSIONS

CARICOM

Topic: Girls & Women Active in STEAM in CARICOM 

Girls and Women: Making an Impact in STEM in the Caribbean  

Career description, development, and guidance. 

- Advantages of being women in STEAM 

- Opportunities and accomplishments gained. 


Speakers: Letecia Addison, Danielle Mullings & Team, Rhoda Essien   


Platform: Zoom

CARICOM

Topic: Digital Citizenship, Digital Etiquette 



Speakers: Candice Denic, Kimbery Philip 


Platform: Zoom

CARICOM

Topic: Boys & Men Active in STEAM 

- Technical & Vocational Education

- Technical skills for Men 


Speakers: Christopher Francique 


Platform: Zoom

CARICOM

Topic: Mental Health, Technology & Youth 



Speakers: Azariel Giles, Fadelah McWilfred 


Platform: Zoom

CARICOM

Topic: Entry of Girls & Women in STEM/ STEAM 

Understanding the involvement of females in computer science programmes at the University of Guyana 


Speakers: Nicole Bella, Andreasa Morris  


Platform: Zoom


CARICOM

Topic: Teacher Perspective on Girls in ICT /STEM   



Speakers: Malisa Richards  


Platform: Zoom


CARICOM

Topic: Leveraging the Internet for Business 



Speakers: Alicia Lyttle    


Platform: Zoom


CARICOM

Topic: Games/ Apps with a Purpose  

- Skill share app and other free online learning tools. 


Speakers: DROP Caribbean     


Platform: Zoom


CARICOM

Topic: Artificial Intelligence & Creativity , Business   



Speakers: Joshua Andall, Erica Simmons, Gunjan Mansingh      


Platform: Zoom


CARICOM

Topic: Girls & Women Active in STEAM and ICT in CARICOM (TBC)    

Career description, development, and guidance. 

- Advantages of being women in STEAM 

- Opportunities and accomplishments gained 


Speakers: Chennel Williams, Chelsea Jordan       


Platform: Zoom


UNESCO

Digital Skills for Life - Micro-Talk Session

This micro-talk session will focus on the importance of developing digital skills in the 21st century. Ten STEM Girls from the Kingston Technical High School will be invited to the UNESCO Office, in commemoration of the International Girls in ICT Day. The session will seek to promote a greater appreciation for the importance of ICT and how it can shape their future, the importance of developing digital skills and literacy. By having this conversation UNESCO is encouraging these and other girls to explore the different opportunities presented by ICT, for better career prospects, and increasing their wellbeing.


Furthermore, by promoting digital skills, we aim to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry, where women are underrepresented and as such break the barriers towards making technology a more inclusive field.



1:30 – 1:35 Welcome and Remarks on Walking in her/his footsteps

Speakers: Jean-Paul Abiaga & Patricia Lewin


1:35 – 1:45 Why we need girls and women in ICT Fields

Speakers: Paula Isturiz Cavero


1:45 – 1:55 Digital Skills are TVET Skills

Speakers: Nicole Crawford


1:55 – 2:05 Developing Digital Literacy

Speakers: Patricia Lewin


2:05 – 2:15 Question and Answer Session

Speakers: Paul Hector

2:15 – 2:20 Welcome Tokens to Commemorate International Girls in ICT Day and Concluding Remarks

Speakers: Anna Paolini


2:20 – 2:30 Refreshments


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 10+

GEF ISLANDS

Topic: Environmental Innovators: A New App to Turn the Tide on Plastic Pollution 

The App will take you on a journey to experience first-hand the challenges associated with plastic pollution and become part of the solution as a Tide Turner. As a Tide Turner you will join a global community of environmental innovators around the world determined to take action on plastic pollution.   


Speakers: Margaux Granat, Clara Mottura


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 1000

Target Group: 10+

Scribd Inc

Topic: Android App Development


Speaker: Kimberley Fraser


Platform: Google Meet

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

Topic: Introduction to Cybersecurity


Speaker: Roger Chung


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 300

Target Group: 12+

College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

Topic: Technology's Impact on Graphic Design

This presentation focuses on the use of technology to develop impactful optics in the graphic design industry. 


Speaker: Julie Gouveia Ferguson


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 300

Target Group: 10+

College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

Topic: Creating Value in Your World

Making a difference  by creating value in your world.


Speaker: Heather Dawn Sealey


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

Topic: Careers and admissions

Find what is right for you to be independent.


Speaker: Liselle Prevatt


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 12+

College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

Topic: Careers and admissions

Finding the right career informational session to become independent.


Speaker: Aaron Mohammed


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 12+

College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

Topic: Careers and admissions

Find your career and find your path to independence.


Speaker: Marvin Pollard


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 12+

Fortinet

Topic: The Importance of Cybersecurity User Awareness from Schools to Corporate Entities


Speaker: Kristerbella Sookdeo, Roger Chung


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 300

Target Group: 12+

Oracle hosted by COSTAATT

Topic: Careers in STEM


Speaker: Courtney Pace, Yetsenia Muñoz Suárez


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 12+

Women in Data Science (WiDS) Trinidad and Tobago

Topic: Data Science Essentials 

In this exciting, interactive webinar, we discuss the basics of data science with some interesting applications in education and beyond.  


Speakers: Dr. Letetia Addison, Ms. Shannon-Rae Hackett


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 18+

Women in Data Science (WiDS) Trinidad and Tobago

Topic: The Exciting World of Data Science

In this exciting, interactive webinar, we discuss the basics of data science with some interesting applications in education and beyond.


Speakers: Dr. Letetia Addison, Ms. Shannon-Rae Hackett


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

ITTPN

Topic: What is a Storyboard? The Fundamentals to Get You Started


Speakers: Michelle Koon Koon, Joel Khan


Target Group: 12+

ITTPN

Topic: Accessibility for All Using Assistive Technologies


Speakers: Nadia Laptiste Francis, Alex Simmons, Tricia Gibbings Walker


Target Group: 12+

ITTPN

Topic: Artificial Intelligence


Speakers: Danual Bridgemohan, Neelasham Dipnarine


Target Group: 11+

ITTPN

Topic: Digital Footprint: What is it and how to control it? 


Speaker: Lisa Balchan


Target Group: 11+

ITTPN

Topic: Robotics


Speakers: Karen Ramlochan, Tricia Singh


Target Group: 11+

ITTPN

Topic: Web Design and Development


Speaker: Rox-Anne Harripaulsingh


Target Group: 11+

ITTPN

Topic: Creating New Worlds-Using Storyboards


Speaker: Michelle Scott-Johnson


Target Group: 11+

In Full Flight!

Topic: Now is the TIme to be In Full Flight!

Making the MOST of the NOW.


Speaker: Don La Foucade


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 10+

TTDAN

Topic: Doing what you love, loving what you do, and lessons learned along the way.

In this session Mrs. Kathy Smart-Preston will share information about her path in the technical and IT space.  She will include personal anecdotes, nuggets of wisdom, and motivational insights.  This fun session is open to all ages.


Speaker: Kathy Smart-Preston


Target Group: 11+

T&TEC

Topic: IT careers at T&TEC and the use of technology In the electricity sector. 

Learn about the evolution of technology at T&TEC, how technology can be used in energy conservation, how to build a computer, and the types of IT careers at T&TEC.


Speakers: Nichelle Jagdeo, Alicia Kangalee, Audra Ramsook, Dakota Swanson, Charlene John


Platform: Microsoft Teams

Target Group: 12+

Events of Your Life Ltd.

Topic: The Art of Personal Branding 

Just as a commodity or a service has a brand, which speaks of its purpose, quality and impact, similarly each of us has subconsciously built a brand that is either working for or against us. We will examine the elements that are required to build an impressive personal brand which will build your confidence, impact many lives and open doors of opportunity.


Speaker: Donna-Marie Guiseppi


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 12+

TSTT

Topic: Cloud Computing


Speaker: Tanya Muller

Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT) of the Ministry of National Security 


Topic: BECOMING A CYBER DEFENDER 

In this session, participants will learn about the pathways for a career in cyber security. From malware analysis to cyber law and policy – cyber security has a place for a variety of skillsets. This session will be facilitated by, Anish Bachu, ICT Security Specialist attached to the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT) of the Ministry of National Security.


Speaker: Anish Bachu

Minds of Jamaica - Caribbean Girls Hack

Topic: How to make your resume into a personal website with Wordpress

Everything you need to know about building a personal website! This session will show the concrete steps on how you can create a personal website for yourself. Your resume will be made into a personal website, where you own the content. This personal branding will control what people find when they look for you on the Internet. See you there!


Speakers: Taslan Graham (Minds of Jamaica), Nicole Pitter Patterson (Caribbean Girls Hack)


Platform: Youtube - Streamyard

Target Group: University Students

Caribbean Girls Hack

Topic: MENTORING TO BE YOUR BEST YOU!

Invest in your future. Are you a young woman 18-25 years old? Get connected with FREE E-Mentorship, with international experts. This project matches you with individual mentors who contribute to your professional and personal development.  Get direct mentoring over 8 weeks to improve your crucial soft skills on self-motivation, problem solving, communication and more for your leadership at school and work.


Speakers: Nicole Pitter Patterson, Abriana Cooper, Jenieve Richards


Platform: Youtube - Streamyard

Target Group: University Students

Art By Creative Design

Topic: Gender Based Disinformation protecting Girls in the virtual environment

An exploration of the topic of Gender Based Disinformation the harm it causes and how to combat it.


Speakers: Christa Sankarsingh Prevatt, Yeana Kelly-Simmons


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 10+

WizdomCRM Virtual Stock Market Game

Topic: Financial Literacy Month - Build , Grow, Succeed

Investing is when buy ownership in a business with the aim of getting a return on your investment. It creates opportunities to build wealth over time and achieve your goals. You can start learning to invest at a young age in a simulated environment to learn and practice how to invest, Learn about the different types of investments in the English Speaking Caribbean. 


Speaker: Charielle Plowden


Platform: Microsoft Teams

Target Group: 12+

Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

Topic: Overview of Free and Open Source Software 

Software supports everything we do with computers and mobile phones. One of the key Philosophies in

Software is Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) which has a significant impact in how software is

developed and shared. The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society will give an overview of FOSS and a

look at some of the diverse FOSS available to users.


Speaker: Dev Anand Teelucksingh 


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 12+

Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

Topic: Empowering Girls Through Generative AI and Large Language Models like ChatGPT 

This session is designed to introduce secondary school girls to Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and demonstrate how it can be used as a tool to support and empower them in their academic and personal growth. The session includes a demonstration of how to use Generative AI and LLMs for research, homework help, language learning, writing assistance, and career guidance, with a focus on questions and responses that address issues relevant to girls. The objective of the session is to empower girls to use LLMs as a tool to support and advocate for themselves in their academic and personal pursuits.


The description for this session has been generated in part by ChatGPT


Speaker: Anil Ramnanan 


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 12+

Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

Topic: Cyber Security Guardian  

Protecting the Trinidad and Tobago cyberspace is the responsibility of every individual. In this basic

cyber training participants will learn about the main threats affecting digital citizens and how to keep

themselves safe from online threat actors. This session will be facilitated by Anish Bachu, ICT Security

Specialist attached to the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT) of the

Ministry of National Security.


Speaker: Anish Bachu


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 12+

PayWise Limited

Topic: What is e-Money?  

The evolution of money and how e-money can transform our lives.


Speaker: Ian Alleyne


Platform: Google Meet

Target Group: 10+

The Hackshaw Origanisation 

Topic: Shape the Future of the Internet with a career in Internet Governance & Digital Policy: Unlock Free Training, Scholarships, Fellowships, Travel Grants and more!


Speaker: Tracy Hackshaw


Platform: Google Meet

Target Group: 10+

Caribbean Airlines

Topic: How is Technology impacting the aviation/ airline industry

A discussion on different educational backgrounds that can lead to ICT jobs in the airline industry, technological advancements in aviation, the varying roles women play in ICT at Caribbean Airlines, and how men support women in these roles at the airline.


Speaker: Hannah Abdool, Duane Swift , Arielle Khan


Platform: Microsoft Teams

Participant limit: 500

Target Group: 10+

CTU

Topic: CTU Girls in ICT Digital Sills for Life


Speaker: Kristabella Sookdeo, DJ Ana


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 10+

TTDAN

Topic: Finding & Creating a Career in Data and AI


Speaker: Professor Renée Cummings


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 10+

ORACLE

Topic: Cracking the Code

The goal of my presentation is to inspire young women to step into the arena of technology by highlighting the accomplishments of Carribean women leading this industry.


Speaker: Courtney Pace- Saffold


Platform: Zoom

Target Group: 10+

Google Women Techmakers

Topic: #IamRemarkable Workshop

#IAmRemarkable is a global movement that empowers everyone, including underrepresented groups, to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond, while challenging the social perception around self-promotion.


Speaker: Maria O'Brien


Platform: YouTube

CaribbeanGirlsHack Ambassador

Topic: How to turn your resume into a Wordpress site


Speaker: Twana Barrett, Taslon Graham


Platform: YouTube

Target Group: 12+

Women Techmakers

Topic: Women In Tech Address


Speaker: Janiqueka John


Platform: YouTube

Target Group: 12+

Women Techmakers

Topic: Lightning Talk


Speaker: Thema Williams


Platform: YouTube

Target Group: 12+

Women Techmakers

Topic: Google Women Online Safety Workshop


Speaker: Amanda Rodriques


Platform: YouTube

Target Group: 12+

Women Techmakers

Topic: Entrepreneurship with DHS Caricom


Speaker: Darnel Francois


Platform: YouTube

Target Group: 12+

Women Techmakers

Topic: #DareToBeLoud Youth in Tech Panel Discussion


Speaker: Liveonyah Bennett


Platform: YouTube

Target Group: 12+

RSC

Topic: Simulations


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Cybersecurity


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Artificial Intelligence


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Dance Code


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Mobile App Development


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Audio Editing


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Video Editing


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Web Development


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

RSC

Topic: Intro to Green Screen


Platform: Zoom

Participant limit: 100

Target Group: 10+

Empowering Girls in ICT: Breaking Barriers, Creating Opportunities

Description: This presentation will focus on the challenges faced by girls in the field of ICT and how to empower them by breaking gender barriers and creating opportunities for their success.

Girls in Tech: Shaping the Future of Digital Innovation

Description: This presentation will highlight the crucial role that girls play in shaping the future of digital innovation and how their participation in ICT fields can drive positive change in the tech industry.

Fostering Diversity in ICT: Encouraging Girls to Thrive

Description: This presentation will explore the importance of fostering diversity in the field of ICT, including the need to encourage and support girls to thrive in technology-related careers.

Tech Trailblazers: Girls Leading the Way in ICT

Description: This presentation will showcase inspiring stories of girls who are leading the way in the field of ICT, breaking barriers, and making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Girls in Robotics: Building the Future with STEM Skills

Description: This presentation will focus on the role of girls in the field of robotics and how they can utilize their STEM skills to build the future through innovation and creativity.

The Future is Female: Girls Driving Technological Advancements

Description: This presentation will highlight how girls are driving technological advancements and innovation in the field of ICT, showcasing their achievements and contributions to the tech world.

Girls in Gaming: Breaking Stereotypes, Creating Games

Description: This presentation will challenge stereotypes around girls and gaming, and highlight the increasing participation of girls in the gaming industry as players, creators, and leaders.

Girls in AI: Pioneering the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Description: This presentation will focus on the role of girls in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how they can contribute to shaping the future of AI through innovation and leadership.

Tech for Her: Creating Inclusive Tech Solutions for Girls

Description: This presentation will explore the concept of "Tech for Her" and how to create inclusive tech solutions that cater to the specific needs and interests of girls, promoting their engagement and participation in ICT.

Building a Diverse ICT Workforce: Encouraging Girls to Lead

Description: This presentation will discuss the importance of building a diverse ICT workforce and empowering girls to take on leadership roles in the tech industry, driving positive change and innovation.

more Sessions WILL BE ADDED SOON