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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’Amico 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. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Peers Conference Get to Know #eecms: Jessica D'Amico Peers Code of Conduct Callback Women Girl Develop It Women Who Code Black Girls Code Professionalism with Dan Mall Brooklyn Beta X