Upcoming events and opportunities for you. Check out news and events and a lot of great opportunities to network and further your career!
4th Annual HealthTech Venture Network Conference: Female Entrepreneurship
October 7, 2017
Boston MA
The HTVN Conference is a day-long conference attracting local, national and international professionals – inventing, innovating, investing, founding and collaborating with companies within the healthcare technology sector. We’re proud to highlight female entrepreneurship this year. Join us for a day full of insightful discussions and innovation. More information here.
Women in Tech Summit
Denver – October 7, 2017 – http://womenintechsummit.net/denver-home/
The Women in Tech Summit is a series of events that inspire, educate and connect women in the technology industry. Our mission is to support the community of women currently working in technology and to help pave the way for women and young women who want to enter the industry.
The Women in Tech Summit provides attendees with a unique combination of hands-on tech workshops; discussions about trending topics in technology; information on thriving through tech career phases and facets; and lasting connections with other women working on both the business and technical sides of technology.
Columbus Women in Tech {S}Heros #SmashTheGlass
October 10, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Fawcett Event Center
2400 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH
Please join your fellow Women and Men that support the growth, advancement, and equality of Women in Technology 2nd Annual Conference! Enabling and empowering women to #SmashTheGlass Ceiling! More information here.
The Story Behind Her Success with Terri Trespicio
Wed, October 11, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Laugh Boston
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA
Are you ready to take your TEDx talk out of your head and into the world? Wondering if you have what it takes? Or how to get going? In a powerful, take-no-prisoners presentation on October 11, Terri Trespicio outlines the what, where, when, why and how to get your TEDx talk ready for prime time. You’ll leave with real take-aways that can help you get there. Use code BWMESTAR for discounted admission. More information here.
British Female Founders Pitching and Networking Event
Thursday October 12 8:30 – 11:00 am
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1 Federal Street
Boston, MA
The British Consulate-General Boston and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP are pleased to welcome a delegation of UK female founders to Boston on October 12. The startups will be pitching to a panel of expert judges and receive valuable feedback for how to pitch to US audiences. This is also a networking opportunity for you to meet with the founders to learn about their companies and connect with other key members of Boston’s business community. More information here.
Cracking the Workplace Communication Code
Wednesday, October 18 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Auditorium
60 Franklin St.
Cambridge, MA
How important is effective communication in the scientific workplace? We have all experienced, perhaps more often than we like, a message or conversation resulting in frustration for all parties involved. Even after thoughtful attention to every word, tone and delivery of a message, we may be left confused and exhausted from shifting through misunderstandings and differing expectations. This event will provide you with a framework for transforming the powerful tools of speaking, writing, and body language, into building the most important element in better communication, the building of human relationships. More information here.
Women in Hardware Happy Hour
Wed, October 18, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bolt
Pier 9 Suite 115
The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA
Everyone knows the fall is a crazy time in San Francisco, especially in hardware. Whether you are pushing on product to hit Christmas deadlines or doing the Sand Hill Shuffle for your next round, you probably need a break. Come for the cocktails, stay for the conversation. More information here.
Virtual Reality Panel Discussion
Wed October 18, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LEVELUP
One Federal St., 6th floor
Boston, MA
WITI Boston’s October meeting will feature a panel discussion with experts in the Virtual Reality (VR) space. VR technology is advancing and finding opportunities in different industries with promising applications. More information here.
ACT-W Chicago 2017
October 18-20
Chicago IL
Join thousands of women and supporters for speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career/exhibit fair, and so much more. Whether the conference is regional or national, the event focuses on providing content that addresses the unique women-in-tech landscape in our community. All of the proceeds from the events go towards providing free STEM education to young girls in local markets through ChickTech! More information here.
Techspeak for Entrepreneurs Bootcamp
October 21-22
New York, NY
TechSpeak will help you communicate with and manage your development team effectively, see the red flags & catch mistakes earlier, minimizing the damage of costly mistakes and saving you time and money. It’s time to have an equal say in your tech strategy! More information here.
SecurityScorecard Women in Tech Meetup
Wed, October 25, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SecurityScorecard HQ
214 W. 29th St
5th floor
New York, NY
We will engage in an interactive discussion around moving the needle on topics and initiatives focused on women in tech, followed by a Q&A session. Network with other women in the tech world while enjoying cocktails and light bites. More information here.
Winning Women: Exploring VR/AR/AI
Wednesday, November 1 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Farm SoHo
447 Broadway
2nd Floor
New York, NY
In this panel, key players will discuss the vision for AR/VR/AI in 2020 and beyond. What will the devices that enable AR/VR/AI look like? What are the most compelling applications? How will the market likely evolve over the next 5-10 years? More information here.
Black Tech Women Brunch!
Sun, November 12, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Vestry
777 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
We’re super excited for our first Black Tech Women Brunch. Be ready to mingle with fellow black women in tech over food and bottomless mimosas, following the second annual AfroTech conference! More information here.
Tech Up for Women Conference
November 14, 2017
Metropolitan Pavilion West, New York, NY
Tech Up for Women is a one-day event for the advancement of women in technology through education, resourcing and networking. The event will focus on new technological advances, cyber security and different financing avenues for startups and privately held companies. This event will provide resources and opportunities for women to improve their digital literacy and successfully compete and disrupt gender imbalance in work environments. More information here.
Changing the Dynamic in Challenging Situations
Wed, Nov. 15, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
CONTINUUM MANAGED SERVICES
99 High Street, 31st Floor
Boston, MA
As women in technology, we often feel that we need to work harder and shout louder in order to be given half the recognition of our male peers. What if that weren’t true? What if we could change the dynamic? More information here.
Girls in Tech Fundraising Gala
Friday November 17
301 Battery St
San Francisco CA
Join Silicon Valley’s tech leaders and Girls in Tech for its second annual fundraiser “Havana Nights,” a celebratory evening spotlighting female innovators who are breaking barriers in the 21st Century! Featuring hot Cuban Salsa Music, Dancers, a 3-course Cuban Dining Experience, a Rum Tasting and Cigar-rolling Station, and an entertaining Live Auction — this dynamic evening will be prove to be a night to remember! More information here.
Artificial Intelligence: Mythbusters!
Mon Dec. 11
BOSTON MARRIOTT COPLEY PLACE
110 Huntington Ave. (Room No. TBA)
Boston, Ma
Join WITI Boston and a panel of (human) AI experts who will dispel the myths and clarify the ways Artificial Intelligence will likely develop, integrate, and change our lives. This meeting will be held in conjunction with the AI World Conference & Expo in Boston (www.aiworld.com) at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. More information here.
ACT-W National Conference 2018
April 11-13, 2018
Phoenix AZ
Join thousands of women and supporters for speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career/exhibit fair, and so much more. Whether the conference is regional or national, the event focuses on providing content that addresses the unique women-in-tech landscape in our community. All of the proceeds from the events go towards providing free STEM education to young girls in local markets through ChickTech! More information here.
Conversations to Clients – Live
June 21-22, 2018
Wellesley, MA
Imagine, hopping on a sales call with total confidence. Feeling great about what you can offer your prospect, and knowing you can deliver. Asking for the credit card information without a HINT of fear… and GETTING IT every time. This powerful and transformational seminar is led by the founder of Brilliance Builders™, mindset, money and marketing expert, and Innovation Woman Kate Beeders! More information here.
