Upcoming events and opportunities for you. Check out below news and events and a lot of great opportunities to network and further your career!
Capital W – The Boston Women’s Venture Summit
May 6, 2016
Boston, MA
Capital W is a one-day event that will bring together local women entrepreneurs and members of the investment community to address the current funding gap for women-owned businesses. Join entrepreneurs, investors and those interested in the state of venture capital for women for a day of speakers, pitching, workshops and relationship-building.
This year Capital W is holding 3 pitch contests – health sciences, open call, and digital retail. If you are looking to pitch to a panel of experienced investors, have a business that is either prototyped or launched and you are actively raising funding, then you should apply (deadline: April 7th, 12AM EST). Want to RSVP for the event as an attendee only? Get tickets!
Forbes Women’s Summit: Significance as the New Success
May 11-12, 2016
New York City
From their website: “The 2016 Forbes Women’s Summit will explore how and why significance has become the new success—how leaders today, across industries and generations, are redefining pathways to power to deepen their impact and drive meaningful change in their businesses, in their personal lives and within the communities around them.”
Spring Reload with DC Web Women
May 19th, 2016
Washington DC
Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring with this networking opportunity from DC Web Women. Meet other techies and have a drink or two at this rooftop locale. Learn more here.
Women in Technology Summit
June 5-7, 2016
Silicon Valley
The WITI Summit is the annual gathering of tech-savvy women, held in the heart of Silicon Valley. Executive women, entrepreneurs, and technology thought leaders from around the world converge to collaborate on innovative solutions to common business challenges; explore new business opportunities that underscore how technology is powering change; and build and expand strong connections in a welcoming networking environment of women committed to helping each other succeed. Learn more.
Wonder Women of Boston Bi-Annual Networking Event
June 28, 2016
Boston, MA
From their website: “Mix and mingle with over 100 ambitious, accomplished women of all ages and backgrounds at our largest event of the year! Whether you work in the corporate or non-profit world, are a community leader, entrepreneur, job-seeker, student, or someone simply looking for inspiration, you’re bound to make a few great new connections.” Learn more here.
Women in Tech Summit
October 1, 2016
North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC
From their website: “The Women in Tech Summit inspires, educates and connects women in the technology industry. Join us for a unique combination of deep-dive, hands-on tech workshops; information and discussions about careers in tech and how to pursue them; and connection and networking opportunities with other women in various aspects and careers in technology.”
Most Powerful Women Summit 2016
October 17-19, 2016
Liguna Niguel, CA
From their website: Fortune MPW started as a list 17 years ago and has evolved into the world’s most extraordinary leadership community, convening the preeminent women in business—along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, education and the arts—for wide-ranging conversations that inspire and deliver practical advice. The program features one-on- one interviews, panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and high-level networking.
Gilbane Digital Media Conference
November 29-30, 2016
Boston, MA
The Gilbane Digital Media Conference “brings together content strategists and managers, marketers, technologists, IT and business executives, as well as external service providers to learn and share how to put the pieces of the puzzle together.” This is a great conference, and guess what? They need speakers! You could speak on topics such as content management, digital strategies and customer experience. Check out these Speaker Guidelines for more information on what they’re looking for and how to apply. The conference is November 29-30, 2016 in Boston, MA.