# Breaking Barriers and Driving Innovation - Women in Ethereum Protocol (WiEP) Development ![WiEP](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rkPWhMFIa.png) ## Date & Venue Thursday, February 29 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST [EdgeCity](https://lu.ma/wiep-edge-city) ## Agenda ### Welcome and Opening Remarks ### Overview of Ethereum Protocol * **Guest**: [Piper Merriam](https://hackmd.io/@poojaranjan/WiEPDenver2024#Piper-Merriam) * **Presentation** A concise introduction to Ethereum, focusing on its protocol, key features, and current landscape. * **Q&A Session** ### Keynote Session * **Guest**: [Keri Clowes](https://hackmd.io/@poojaranjan/WiEPDenver2024#Keri-Trombly-Clowes) A woman protocol developer/researcher to share insights, experiences, and encourage participants. * **Interactive Q&A** A brief session for attendees to ask questions. ### Discussion on Governance * **Guest**: [Nneoma Nanu] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nneoma-kanu-280922117/) A technology professional with a rich background spanning governance analysis for decentralized orgainations, developer relations, and product development. * **Interactive Q&A** A brief session for attendees to ask questions. ### Break [10 mins] ### Networking and Community Building * **Networking Opportunity** Encourage participants to share contact information and network. * **Community Resources** Share information about how to join, EPF, jobs at EF or client development, online communities, and future events. ### Wrap-Up and Feedback * **Closing Remarks** Summarize key takeaways and thank participants. * **Feedback Collection** Quick survey form (Online link) to gather feedback on the workshop for future improvements. ## Want to join, fill out the [WiEP Membership Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev1MtjHptZ4sX_aUn7r3BL3aCJrpWetJ5Kknag4GxifCFcnw/viewform) ## About Guests ### Keri (Trombly) Clowes ![image](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HyvQu0b9T.png) **Senior Software Engineer at Ethereum Foundation** Connect with Keri * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-clowes/) * [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kericlowes) ## Piper Merriam ![image](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HkULFCbqp.png) **Freedom fighter for an open internet**. Connect with Piper * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/) * [Twitter](https://twitter.com/pipermerriam) * [Medium](https://medium.com/@pipermerriam)