A group of the top female executives in the Chicago information technology industry will gather June 29 at DePaul University’s School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems (CTI) for a panel discussion on approaching a career track from a variety of fields.

The two-hour program, “Women in IT: Diverse Career Paths,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. at DePaul’s CTI Building, 243 S. Wabash Ave. The panel is the third in a series, and the participants, who have achieved a proven track record of success in their industries, will share their experiences, challenges, triumphs and career insights. The event will be a both a learning experience and a networking opportunity.

Among those scheduled to participate in the panel are:

•    Laurel McGrath, vice president for global real estate, American Express

•    Lorilee Sadler, consultant for technology and workforce development, former chief technology officer for Unext.com

•    Ellen Barry, chief information officer, Metropolitan Pier Authority

•    Linda Knight, associate dean, DePaul CTI

Admission to the event is free and open to the public. However, due to limited seating, registration is required. For more information on the event or to register, contact DePaul CTI at 312/362-8714 or send an e-mail to: events@cti.depaul.edu.