Women in Elixir

The Elixir community is growing, and so is the participation of women in it.

In this webinar, Lorena Mireles will share insights from her own journey, and key findings from the Women in BEAM survey.

Through real-world data and personal experiences, she explains the progress made, the opportunities ahead, and how the wider community can continue fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for women.

ElixirConf Mexico - Women Elixir Developers

What you’ll learn:

  • Insights from the Women in BEAM survey
  • The growth and impact of women in the community
  • Ways to encourage and support more women through events, mentorship, and technical contributions

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About the speaker

Lorena Mireles is a backend developer with over ten years of experience; she first heard about Elixir in 2018 and has been a fan of the programming language and has been playing with it ever since. She loves challenges and is an occasional speaker who enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge. She is committed to reducing the gender gap in technology and actively collaborates with initiatives that focus on this, such as the Technolatinas community. She loves coffee and dogs.

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