At once ambitious and accessible, Better Tech argues that once technology becomes critical infrastructure, it can no longer be left to private appetite alone; it must be designed and governed with people first.

Events

To schedule a book talk or event, please contact bettertechbook@gmail.com.

WMUA Undercurrents Interview | April 25, 2026 — Fran Berman: Putting People First in Cyberspace. Thanks to Jennie Traschen! Stream here.

UMass Launch Event
Amherst, Massachusetts | September 15, 2026
Book launch at UMass Old Chapel, 4:00 p.m.

New York State Writers Institute
Albany, New York | September 22, 2026
Book event with Joe Donahue, WAMC

Grace Hopper Celebration 2026
Anaheim, California | October 27–30, 2026

How to Make Tech Better (Session 6453): Fran Berman and Telle Whitney discuss how to address the risks of tech and give pragmatic advice about making tech better.

Fran is the author of Better Tech: Putting People First in Cyberspace and former Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Anita Borg Institute. Telle is the author of Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations where Everyone can Thrive and former President of the Anita Borg Institute.

This unique session brings together insights and wisdom from two senior leaders with a strong commitment to tech that includes and serves everyone. Session time/date is TBD at the Grace Hopper Conference.