THE SECOND ANNUAL SEATTLE WOMEN IN TECH REGATTA WAS HELD THE WEEK OF APRIL 23-27.
Seattle WiT Regatta 2018 by the numbers: five days, 35 workshops, 46 non-profit Women in Tech organizations, 175 speakers, over 1000 participants, and infinite connections made.
Our thanks to all participants, and special thanks to these major sponsors without whom the Regatta would not be possible: Microsoft, Capital One, Expedia, Google, Facebook, Northeastern University, Nordstrom Technology.
Check out the photo album of the Regatta here. Our thanks to Ron and his crew at sombilon studios for their outstanding photography.
Stay tuned for “keep the conversation going” meetups we will scheduling for the rest of 2018. These will be free to all attendees of Wit Seattle 2018, as is your attendance at the Amsterdam WiT Regatta in October!
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The theme of our 2018 Regattas is #relationshipsarethetruecurrency. Melody and some of our Regatta CREW are seen here in their Regatta theme shirts.
The Regatta is a curated collection of educational events, workshops and conversations designed to connect women in tech to mentors, peers, resources and to the power of community. We will dwell in the realm of what’s possible, rather than simply what is.
The WiT Regatta is an inclusive event. Regardless of your area(s) of expertise, all genders and career levels are welcome and encouraged to participate.
The Puget Sound is a mecca for talent, tech and dynamic non-profit organizations dedicated to making the industry more inclusive and diverse. WIT Regatta is about helping you to tap into this dynamic, talented community.
Get to work during our signature co-storming sessions, workshops, non-profit resource fair and cocktail mixers. Join captivating conversations with Puget Sound CEO’s, female founders and engineers.
Our week is brimming with opportunities to build your tribe and buoy your spirit, no oars required. We’ll come together to amplify careers, actualize goals, define the future of tech and blow our own minds.
Our goal is to be the strategic center for positive change and innovation for women in technology and workplace diversity. Through education, connections and increased awareness, our attendees have informed individual and collective agency. We support and promote every non-profit group related to this mission in our event cities.
With the addition of Wit Regatta 2018 events in Vancouver BC (January), and Amsterdam (October) we’ve gone International! We’ve also expanded Wit Regatta to five days.
Our 2018 agenda includes:
To see full detailed schedule: https://witregattaseattle2018.sched.com
Monday Kick off opening party– Resource reception featuring over 30 orgs from our vibrant city that support women and girls in tech- all during one night, under one roof. Connect with industry leaders who can help you find new opportunities, provide you with valuable networking and powerful insights to push your career to the next level.
Port Tracks: During the week we’re hosting over 30 breakout sessions in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, within walking distance between each venue. Sessions are grouped thematically and each session will be hosted at 1 of 5 ports. Attend all or create a personalized itinerary aligned to your specific interests.
- Port 1: Tech Mavens (keeping you relevant in tech) We’ll be talking about everything from AI, to Crypto-Currency, to growing as a coder.
- Port 2: Inclusive Culture (Allyship) The focus here is on ending gender bias in the workplace & building stronger, more diverse teams.
- Port 3: Leadership (CEO’s & Startups) We’ll hear from a diverse group of CEO’s and startup leaders who will discuss multi-dimensional leadership, building credibility and avoiding isolation.
- Port 4: All about YOU (Build your story) This is all about you- being bold, intentional and building resilience. Pump up your side hustle and put some mojo into your personal brand.
- Port 5: Career Acumen (Building relationships) Learn about how storytelling, mentorship, and meaningful connections will help you meet your career goals and win the race.
Closing Celebration: Enjoy the last day of our WiT Regatta Week at the Closing Celebration. Our pop in events will include meditation by candlelight, get a new linked in photo in our photo booth, meet new friends in our connection cafe and lots more.
“We at The WiT Regatta passionately believe in the power of community and strive to build new connections in our ever-growing ecosystem. We will provide a powerful week brimming with opportunities to build your tribe and buoy your spirit, no oars required. Our goal is for everyone to be seen, heard and to walk away from this week with new ideas and relationships.”
-Melody Biringer, Connection Engineer | WiT Regatta Creator
To see full detailed schedule: https://witregattaseattle2018.sched.com
Connect with over 30 different organizations, elite mentors, and hands on workshop opportunities that will help you find new opportunities to plug into the community, provide you with valuable networking, and powerful insight to push your career to the next level. People of all genders are welcome to attend. Participating organizations:
Startup Seattle WA FIRST Robotics IGNITE Anita Borg Institute TUNE House Association for Women in Communications Lean In Seattle Women in Wireless Lesbians Who Tech Seattle Space Gals Seattle PyLadies Association for Women in Computing She’s Coding WTIA Launch Code Washington Stem iUrbanTeen Ada Developers Academy Women in Bio Year Up Girls Without Limits The F Bomb Breakfast Club Chick Tech Kal Academy Seattle Angel App Camp for Girls Association for Women in Science Gems Programs ALPFA Code.org Tech Bridge Girls El Centro De La Raza Digital Connectors Program Girl Develop It Seattle Leading Women in Technology National Society of Black Engineers STEM Paths Innovation Network Student RND New Tech Seattle The Swing Shift UW Society of Women’s Engineers UW Women in Informatics Women in Technology International Women’s Bureau at the US Department of Labor CHORD
