During the VDC Conference presentations, students present results about their own work on projects that implement ideas originating at an Innovation Workshop. In addition to presenting the technical merits of the project, students are encouraged to talk about the challenges they faced in trying to satisfy the needs of the community and offer possible enhancements for future teams to address. The VDC Conference closes with sessions that look at how processes may be improved for greater impact in the future. One session is a forum for the principle investigators to share their experiences and discuss the future direction of the VDC program. In a separate session, students discuss how the student experience can be improved.
Attendance is by invitation only.
In addition to gaining experience in delivering technical presentations, the VDC Conference is a great opportunity for VDC scholars to develop relationships with potential employers and collaborators. The Institute for Women and Technology is a 501c3 charitable organization.