GoKawiilWIRED to host subscriber livestream on women in tech, Sept. 24
WIRED is hosting a subscriber-only livestream on September 24 examining the state of women in Silicon Valley amid a broader backlash against DEI initiatives. The panel, featuring Sandra Upson, Lauren Goode, and Ej Dickson, will address reader-submitted questions about gender dynamics in tech workplaces. WIRED is soliciting questions via its comment section ahead of the event.
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The discussion arrives as major tech leaders publicly distance themselves from diversity commitments, with some executives explicitly favoring 'masculine energy' in corporate culture. This reflects a broader industry-wide retreat from DEI programs that could reshape hiring, workplace policy, and representation across Silicon Valley for years to come.
- WIRED will host a live subscriber Q&A on gender in tech on September 24 at noon ET.
- The event follows reporting on backlash against DEI amid statements from tech leaders like Zuckerberg and Musk.
- Panelists include WIRED writers Sandra Upson, Lauren Goode, and Ej Dickson, with reader questions solicited beforehand.
Source: wired.com — Sandra Upson, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Submit Your Questions: Why Is Silicon Valley Still a Boy's Club?”
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