Info-Tech Research Group to Host The Estée Lauder Companies CIO Michael Smith For a Q&A on "Tech Day of Pink"
The Estée Lauder Companies is taking the 2020 "Tech Day of Pink" to new heights by hosting the first-ever ELC Virtual Hackathon. This Q&A will discuss how technologists and innovators from around the globe can participate to develop innovative technology solutions focused on generating awareness and finding new ways to end breast cancer.
TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a LinkedIn LIVE event hosted by Info-Tech Research Group on Thursday, September 17, 2020 (12:00pm EDT/9:00am PDT), Michael Smith, CIO of The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) will discuss how he is rallying the global tech community in the fight against breast cancer with the Tech Day of Pink initiative.
Details on the Q&A session:
When: Thursday, September 17, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM EDT / 9:00 AM PT
Location: LinkedIn LIVE
This year's Tech Day of Pink will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Launched in 2017 and inspired by ELC's Breast Cancer Campaign, Tech Day of Pink has been widely embraced by both Michael's IT team and the broader global tech community, generating awareness and funds to help create a breast cancer-free world. This year, ELC will take Tech Day of Pink to new heights by hosting the first-ever ELC Virtual Hackathon, which will take place over the course of several weeks from September 24-October 8, 2020. Technologists and innovators from around the globe are invited to participate and develop innovative technology solutions focused on generating awareness and finding ways to end breast cancer.
"My hope is that a cure will come quickly and there will be no need for another Tech Day of Pink," said Smith. "However, as the fight continues, we will continue to rally the tech community to support the cause. I look forward to connecting with those interested in getting involved through the LinkedIn LIVE event hosted by Info-Tech Research Group."
Follow Info-Tech's LinkedIn Event page to get more information on Tech Day of Pink, this year's ELC Virtual Hackathon and details on the LinkedIn Live event, including the link to join the actual event.
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