SXSW speaker scrambles to change sexist panel title following Twitter backlash

South by Southwest can brag about the diversity of its keynote speaker lineup, but the annual culture, entertainment, and technology conference still managed to slip-up when it came to embracing inclusivity at this year’s show. 

Case in point: One of the panel names at this year’s show was blatantly sexist, and yet, it still managed to be chosen over hundreds of other applications. 

The panel in question: “Don’t Sweat The Tech: Mom Can Use Blockchain Too.” SXSW’s Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest even promoted the talk in a round-up of blockchain-related events.  Read more…

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