Claudette McGowan, chief information officer for enterprise technology employee experience at BMO, will deliver a keynote address, “Driving diversity: Moving the dial in tech and beyond,” to kick off Tech Woman Day on Thursday, Oct. 24, part of Tech Week YQG.

A series of events will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and investors to promote the local tech community.

“The week is about celebrating our diverse, innovative and growing region, and showing the world why Windsor-Essex and surrounding regions are a great place to start, grow and invest in technology companies,” says Yvonne Pilon (BComm 2007), president of WEtech Alliance.

McGowan’s breakfast keynote will begin at 7:45 a.m. in the St. Clair Centre for the Arts; get the details.

Other highlights of the week include:

• a panel discussion on finding and landing tech jobs;
• a social and networking event at EZY Mode gaming lounge; and
• an awards ceremony recognizing technology innovators.

Find a guide to all the action on the WEtech Alliance website.