Laura Durieux

A graduate in Web Design and Development from the Haute École Albert Jacquard in Belgium, Laura earned a gold medal in 2021, proudly representing Belgium at EuroSkills Graz 2021 in Web Technologies. Laura has been on a computer since the age of 6, always knowing that tech was her domain. Today, she works as a Full-Stack developer and consultant at Inside Software in the medical field. For the past year, she has been streaming web development on Twitch and hosting the show 'On est pas des iencli' on RTBF iXPÉ, the Belgian national media. Since her first conference in May 2023, Laura aspires to continue sharing her experience and knowledge through public speaking engagements.

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Where Have the Women of Tech History Gone?

React Summit US 2024

Nov 22, 19:15

Where Have the Women of Tech History Gone?

Ada Lovelace, Hedy Lamarr, the 'ENIAC Girls,' Grace Hopper, Joan Clarke... Stemming from the role of a calculator, the profession of a developer was initially considered a women's job, while hardware design was seen as a man's job. However, who are these women who have shaped the world of tech? Why don't we hear more about them? With Laura Durieux, you'll attempt to set the record straight bit by bit and provide role models in tech that you've always needed.

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