Fallacy of the excluded middle. Just because quotas are a wrong solution doesn't mean the problem doesn't exist.
A tech conference that ends up with 95% male speakers is Doing Something Wrong. They have no right to be "happy with their process".
One of the "correct" solutions has already been discussed in many places - use a name-blinded review process, and make sure your CFP outreach activities include women-intensive groups.
A tech conference that ends up with 95% male speakers is Doing Something Wrong. They have no right to be "happy with their process".
One of the "correct" solutions has already been discussed in many places - use a name-blinded review process, and make sure your CFP outreach activities include women-intensive groups.