SXSW speaker scrambles to change sexist panel title following Twitter backlash
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South by Southwest can brag about the diversity of its keynote speaker lineup, but the annual culture, entertainment, and technology conference still managed to slip-up when it came to embracing inclusivity at this year's show.
Case in point: One of the panel names at this year's show was blatantly sexist, and yet, it still managed to be chosen over hundreds of other applications.
The panel in question: "Don't Sweat The Tech: Mom Can Use Blockchain Too." SXSW's Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest even promoted the talk in a round-up of blockchain-related events. Read more...
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