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Introducing Duchess
Globally Connecting Women in Java Technology
JavaOne 2011
Introducing Duchess
• Global network of women in Java technology• Over 400 members in 57 countries • Founded in 2007 in the Netherlands• Strong presence in the Netherlands, France, Sweden• Recent new chapters in Africa and Indonesia• Organize technical and social events • Participate in the greater Java communities (JUGs) • Organize BOF (Bird-of-a-Feature) sessions at various Java
conferences all over the world:
Duchess OnlineSites
– Duchess Global (in English)– Duchess France (in French)
Social Media– LinkedIn– Facebook – Flickr
Twitter@jduchess – Global @duchessfr – France@jduchessSE – Sweden
Our Mission
• Globally connect women in Java technology • Give visibility to women in Java technology• Support women in Java technology and their careers • Develop the leadership skills of women in Java technology • Raise awareness of the advantages of gender diversity in
the workplace• Enhance the understanding of gender differences and
similarities, advance collaboration • Promote positive change in the image of IT by example• Participate in initiatives to increase the influx and
retention of talent in technology careers
Duchess Chapters
Be the first to make a Duchess logo andcreate a Duchess group online for your country!
Become Visible
Duchess Events
See more at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jduchess
Get Involved
• We welcome all women who work with Java technology• Including developers, architects, testers, business analysts,
managers, and others• We believe that women have an essential role to play in the
future of IT as it evolves in the global economy• Theme for the year: Become Visible• Participate in existing Java communities• We are looking for Duchess leaders everywhere
Join us at http://jduchess.org