New Year’s resolutions often build on what’s already happened. So it’s fitting that as they looked ahead to 2018, members of the #dctech community said they are looking to build on what happened in 2017.

A focus on diversity was quickly identified, with good reason. D.C. was named the number 1 city for women in tech over the summer by CBRE, and leaders have talked about a commitment to making the District the home of inclusive innovation.

For the people contributing everyday to the scene, there are signs of improvement. Developer and D.C. tech meetup leader Jessica Bell pointed out that meetups like DCJS saw more women involved in 2017, whether as leaders, speakers or attendees. But there’s more work to do across community groups. And as Tech Lady Hackathon co-organizer Jess Garson pointed out, the focus must also extend to the workplace.

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