1. Inspiring and Encouraging the Next Generation of Technologists By Sarah Lamb

2. 2014: The Age of Social, Mobile & Wearables

3. As Bill Gates once said:

4. While the boys get video games, girls are encouraged to dress up and have tea parties`

5. The Good& The Bad

6. Where we are Today School Children: 58% University Students: 34% 35% 13%

7. A Typical IT Department

8. Myths & Outdated Views of What a Career in Technology is all about

9. IT, Engineering and Science are seen as a job/ trade and not a profession

10. Do these people look like they are just doing a job?

11. Technology skills are hard to learn

12. Technology is as easy as 0 and 1!

13. You need deep understanding of maths

14. The Maths Myth

15. It’s Boring

16. A sneak peak inside McLaren

17. Few Living Role Models

18. So many living role models! Too Many to Choose!

19. The Importance of Role Models Role Models should be: Inspirational High Achievers Positive Encouraging Accessible Showcased in the media

20. Anita Krohn Traaseth - CEO, Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway), Norway

21. Kristin Skogen Lund - Director General, NHO, Norway

22. It’s Just Not Cool!

23. What is it really like to work in IT?

24. Are you sure?

25. Why work in Tech?

26. Innovation

27. Problem Solving

28. Every Day is Different

29. Variety of Jobs

30. How Changing Teaching impacts the Industry

31. How do we change perceptions? Science, Engineering & Technology need a “virtual” makeover! The stories about the industry need to be relevant and engaging People need to hear the stories behind their daily gadgets & tech Local, National and International role models need to be identified and promoted positively in schools, colleges and universities Stereotypes need to be challenged Money motivates – Show the next generation where the high paid jobs are! Job opportunities and relevant skills need promoting

32. The Future!

33. Takk for Oppmerksomheten