Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Tech - Speeches & Scripts
Client: AnitaB.org
Project: Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, The Way Forward
Role: Lead Scriptwriter
Overview
The Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) is the world’s largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists, organized annually by AnitaB.org. In 2023, KAUSE Marketing & PR had the unique opportunity to contribute to this groundbreaking event by providing scriptwriting services, led by Brene Carrington. As the lead scriptwriter for the event, we developed compelling speeches and scripts that set the tone for one of the most important technology conferences globally.
Challenge
The 2023 GHC featured a diverse range of speakers, including industry leaders, technologists, and change-makers from around the world. Our challenge was to craft scripts that not only captured the essence of each speaker’s message but also aligned with the overarching theme of innovation, inclusion, and empowerment in tech. With such a wide audience of technologists, policymakers, and influencers, we needed to ensure that each speech resonated across all sectors while upholding the integrity of AnitaB.org’s mission.
Approach
At KAUSE, we took a strategic and collaborative approach to scriptwriting for GHC 2023. Our lead scriptwriter worked closely with the AnitaB.org team to understand the objectives of each session and speaker. We also researched the background of each speaker and developed a unique narrative arc that showcased their achievements while aligning with GHC’s broader goals of gender equity and diversity in technology.
Our scriptwriting process included:
In-depth consultations with speakers to ensure their voices were authentically represented.
Tailored messaging that reinforced the themes of diversity, innovation, and empowerment in tech.
Storytelling techniques to engage both virtual and in-person attendees, ensuring the content was accessible and impactful.
Outcome
The 2023 Grace Hopper Celebration was a resounding success, attracting thousands of attendees from around the globe. Our scripts played a critical role in delivering key messages that resonated with the audience and enhanced the overall experience of the event. Through our collaborative efforts, KAUSE helped elevate the voices of women and non-binary technologists, ensuring their stories were heard on a global stage.
This project not only showcased our expertise in scriptwriting but also underscored our commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the technology sector. We are proud to have contributed to an event that continues to inspire the next generation of leaders in tech.
Key Results
Successfully scripted speeches for a diverse lineup of global speakers.
Contributed to an event that drew tens of thousands of attendees, both in-person and online.
Enhanced audience engagement through powerful and authentic storytelling.
Fun Fact: Initially we were expected to write for the President/CEO of AnitaB.org, Brenda Darden Wilkerson, however, our feeling were not hurt to be scooted over for Former President Obama’s lead speech writer. We were proud that it spoke to our level of expectations and reputation. We look forward to 2025 Grace Hopper Celebration!