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Attendees report men invading women in tech conference

Attendees at a women and non-binary tech conference expressed their disappointment and concern after men invaded the event, which was meant for those who identify as female or non-binary. The men were seen at the job fair, pushing and shoving their way to the front of lines, harassing women, and taking inappropriate pictures.
The organizers of the conference, the AnitaB organization, apologized for the incident and acknowledged the need to create a safe space for underrepresented individuals in tech. They are working on developing a plan for change and listening to the concerns of attendees.
Some attendees felt unsafe and chose to leave the conference due to the invasion by men, which disrupted the intended environment.

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