Maxine Williams, Global Director of Diversity for Facebook, has been behind industry-defining changes regarding diversity in tech, including Facebook’s public roll out of a Managing Bias training course, piloting of the company’s “diverse slate approach” (akin to the NFL’s “Rooney Rule), and the launch of TechPrep, a resource hub for Blacks, Latinos and their parents and guardians. In this keynote, she’ll share advice for how influencers and individuals can change the status quo, build inclusivity and ultimately drive more diversity in tech. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/sxsw?sub_confirmation=1 About SXSW: Started in 1987, South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of film, interactive, and music festivals and conferences that take place early each year in mid-March in Austin, Texas. SXSW’s original goal was to create an event that would act as a tool for creative people and the companies they work with to develop their careers, to bring together people from a wide area to meet and share ideas. That continues to be the goal today whether it is music, film or interactive technologies. Connect with SXSW Online: Visit the SXSW WEBSITE: www.sxsw.com Like SXSW on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SXSWFestival Follow SXSW on TWITTER: www.twitter.com/SXSW www.youtube.com/user/SXSW

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