Gather the key IT knowledge needed to be indispensible. This year’s Tech Summit agenda is carefully designed to provide you with the latest IT trends and knowledge needed to make the best possible decisions on behalf of your organization. It will allow you to see the best practices other leading companies have adopted, key IT challenges they are facing, and new solutions that are solving these challenges.
Description
NET/WORK is a technology job fair showcasing vibrant companies seeking talent and talented people seeking work. Nothing stiff or stuffy about it. The companies at NET/WORK are psyched to show off their company culture—and get to know you outside of your resume.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
OVER 50 HIRING ORGANIZATIONS / EXHIBITORS (check back for confirmed companies)
GET YOUR HEADSHOTS DONE
GET YOUR RESUME REVIEWED
ATTEND IF YOU ARE:
- Looking for full-time work with a company that fits your skills & personality
- Seeking opportunities in Dev, Design, Engineering, UX, Programming, etc.
- Recent grad looking for an apprenticeship
- Interested in freelance gigs
- Currently employed, but want to feel out future opportunities
- Looking to network
WHAT’S UNIQUE:
Great technologists have options when it comes to finding a job. The employers at NET/WORK are looking to learn more than just what’s on your resume. You’ll still need chops to land your dream job, but at NET/WORK, your personality & “fit” carry real weight.
AGENDA
3:00 PM | EVENT START
4:00 – 6:50 PM | TENATIVE WORKSHOPS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE DAY (Check back for more topics)
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Happy Hour
8:00 PM | EVENT CLOSE
COST
$5.00 Happy Hour only: 7-8pm
$10.00 General Admission
Points: 50
“Behind Every Successful Woman is Herself”
On Friday, March 16th from 5-7pm we are collaborating with Women’s Entrepreneurial Organization & Temple Consulting Club to host a panel discussion featuring four prominent female consultants, two of which are in IT consulting. This will be a great event for MIS students to learn more about IT consulting as well as challenges and successes of women in the workplace, so this is certainly an event you don’t want to miss. More details on the flyer!
RSVP Link: bit.ly/WomeninConsulting
Men are welcome!
Fox students will receive Suitable points for attending this session.
SecureWorld conferences provide content and facilitate professional connections in the cybersecurity industry. SecureWorld stays on top of global IT security issues and shares the critical knowledge and tools needed to protect against ever-evolving threats.
For more information visit: https://events.secureworldexpo.com/details/philadelphia-pa-2018/
You must register in advance to be admitted to the event. Please click on the appropriate button on the below link to register. For more information contact ibit@temple.edu.
If you know the basics of social media but don’t yet have a campaign strategy, this session is for you! You’ll hear tips and tricks for growing audience, building your online presence and strengthening your brand.
Join fellow Owl, Brian Hart as he shares his expertise.
Brian Hart is an online columnist for Inc. Magazine and founder of Flackable, a national, full-service public relations and digital marketing agency headquartered in Philadelphia. The agency, which he bootstrapped in 2014 at the age of 27, now represents a national client base of financial and professional services firms. His professional recognition includes Irish America Magazine’s 2017 Business 100, PR News’ 2017 Rising PR Stars 30 & Under, Lehigh Valley Business’s 2016 Forty Under 40 and Adweek’s 2015 PR Industry 30 Under 30.
WITS inspires, educates and connects women in the technology industry. Whether you work on the technical or business side of technology or somewhere in between, WITS has something for you. Join us for a unique combination of hands-on workshops; talks on trends in technology; information and discussions about careers in tech and how to pursue them; and connection and networking opportunities with other women in various aspects and careers in technology.
All profits generated from each event support the non-profit, TechGirlz.org, and its ongoing mission to inspire middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers.
Will discuss how you can quickly launch a professional looking website for under $150. Discussion will consist of best practices and a few inexpensive template options like Wix, Squarespace and WordPress.
In this highly interactive workshop, you will have an opportunity to learn about and experience today’s leading Virtual Reality (Oculus Riff and HTC Vive), Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality (Microsoft HoloLens) technologies. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each, as well as potential use-cases that can achieve real business results.
Using a real-life case study, we will break down the process of designing for virtual reality, from analysis through implementation. We’ll cover:
- How to identify if VR is the right learning solution
- Instructional design strategies for virtual environments
- Storyboarding for VR
- UI/UX design and how to create an inspiring experience
In this one-day marathon of creative problem solving, participants will join Occupational Therapists, Adaptive Tech Professionals, and technical experts to help solve real-world problems encountered by disabled residents of Inglis House.
No experience is necessary; you need only bring your creativity and can-do attitude. If you have experience with coding, fabrication, or accessibility design, that’s a huge bonus, and we need your help!
Come prepared for a full day of challenging fun and prototyping! NextFab is a workshop, so appropriate attire is required – long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will provide basic instruction on use safe use of the tools, and hands-on technical help from engineers, expert fabricators, and adaptive tech professionals. This event is open to the public, aged 18+.