What does it take to run a successful, diverse and inclusive tech conference? Is it a mindset? A formula? Peers Conference founder and organizer Jess D\u2019Amico joins the show to share her approach to making Peers a people-focused, welcoming event. Jess details her approach to diversity and inclusion, which is less about formulas and quotas and more about a mindset towards openness and support. She also shares how she seeks and encourages speakers, especially first-timers, as well as the Call for Proposals blind review. And Jess talks about codes of conduct, why they are necessary and what preparation is needed to ensure they can be enforced.\n < Download MP3 > < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com >\n \n Show Notes:\n \tPeers Conference\tGet to Know #eecms: Jessica D'Amico\tPeers Code of Conduct\tCallback Women\tGirl Develop It\tWomen Who Code\tBlack Girls Code\tProfessionalism with Dan Mall\tBrooklyn Beta\tXOXO Festival\tLeave us a review on iTunes \tReview our show on Stitcher\n \n \n \n Sponsored By