Our Initiatives: Women of Vision
The Women of Vision Awards Banquet, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honor women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact. Nominees are submitted by high-tech companies, universities, private industry, and the public.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
May 8, 2008
6:00 p.m. - Networking Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner Banquet
Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
Directions and Parking
Business Formal Attire
Online Auction
See the results of the online auction.
2008 Award Recipients
We are proud to announce the 2008 Women of Vision Award recipients.
- Innovation Award Winner: Helen Greiner, Co-founder and Chairman, iRobot
- Social Impact Award Winner: Susan Landau, Distinguished Engineer, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
- Leadership Award Winner: Justine Cassell, Professor, Northwestern University
Keynote Speaker and Master of Ceremonies
We are honored to have Diane Greene President, CEO, and co-founder of VMware, as the Keynote Speaker. We are also pleased to welcome back award-winning journalist Sydnie Kohara, CBS 5 News Anchor, as the Master of Ceremonies.
Read more about these women.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Regular tables are intended for individuals and organizations who would like to host a table for their 10 employees or guests.
Early bird rate until February 29, 2008: $2,500 - extended to March 7
Regular rate until May 1, 2008: $2,750
Student/Share the Vision tables are intended for organizations and individuals who would like to sponsor a table for 10 students. This is an opportunity to positively impact students, and by sharing the vision you will be allowing them to attend this inspiring event. You have the option of filling the table with 10 students of your choice, or having the Anita Borg Institute fill the table with 10 students from local schools.
Early bird rate until February 29, 2008: $2,000 - extended to March 7
Regular rate until May 1, 2008: $2,250
Students interested in attending for free should contact Baat Enosh to get on the guest list for these Share the Vision tables.
Individual tickets can be purchased for $280.
Event Sponsorship
Read about the many benefits of becoming a Gold, Silver, or Bronze event sponsor. We thank our current sponsors for supporting this event. For additional information, please contact Alexandra Krasne.