Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It aims to increase the profile of women in STEM, create new role models who will encourage more girls into STEM and support women already working in STEM.

On 8th October 2019, the audience at our event heard about the life and pioneering work of Ada Lovelace, who is considered to be the first programmer, working with Sir Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine (first generation, general purpose mechanical computer).

Guest speakers included Datactics, Esri Ireland and exhibitors from Kainos, Women Who Code and Women TechMakers.

Event Programme:

TIME	ITEM	PERSON(S) INVOLVED
12.30 pm - 1.00 pm	Registration and Refreshments	Mini exhibition
1.00 pm - 1.05 pm	Welcome	Professor Karen McCloskey Director QGI
1.05 pm - 1.15 pm	About Ada	Dr Seedevi Senevirathne  SMDBS
1.15 pm - 1.20 pm	What about coding?	Mary-Jane McBride  Women who Code
1.20 pm - 1.25 pm	Introduction to speakers	Dr Ian Overton SMDBS
1.25 pm - 1.40 pm	A career in computing and AI	Dr Fiona Browne Datactics
1.40 pm - 1.55 pm	Reflecting on my career	Ms Rachel Steenson, FBCS Esri Ireland
1.45 pm - 2.00 pm	Q&A	Audience participation

For further information on Ada Lovelace Day, visit the Finding Ada website.

View photographs from our event on the QGI Image Gallery

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