It gives women, along with other frequently disadvantaged groups, such as minorities, the obese, seniors, and physically challenged persons, a more equitable ch

It gives women, along with other frequently disadvantaged groups, such as minorities, the obese, seniors, and physically challenged persons, a more equitable chance to be heard in the first place. It means that the speakers who are chosen have met a minimum professional relevance level. This is a good short term win. Will it mean those people have equitable chances to do keynotes today - no more so than the current systems. Will it mean they have a chance to build a professional reputation that may result in invitations to do keynotes tomorrow - yes. This is a good long term win.