Please join us us on April 18, 2024 for our WIT Connect event, featuring an inspiring address by Ms. Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and Chief Technology Officer for the DoD. The Under Secretary will share insights on fostering innovation, diversity, and inclusion within the technology sector, aligning with WIT's mission to elevate women from the classroom to the boardroom. Ms. Shyu will highlight the cr...

Microaggressions are brief proclamations or activities that convey a negative message about a non-dominant group. In contrast to out-and-out sexism, ableism or other "isms" microaggressions are not intended to be hostile. Microaggressions in professional environments occur every day and involve individuals from marginalized underrepresented backgrounds. This interactive session will focus on common microaggressions that community members from...

Following President Biden’s Executive Order on enhancing customer experience (CX), improving service delivery has become a vital goal for government agencies. But despite the increased attention, a recent study from Partnership for Public Service found that 73% of Americans believe the federal government does not listen to the public. This panel brings together accomplished women in technology and CX to discuss the best approaches to cul...

We’ve all had a “bad” boss before. We’ve all worked in places where we felt unseen as human beings with lives outside of the 9-5. The goal of this presentation is to bring awareness to the need for empathy and emotional intelligence in the workplace and as a leader in addition to how you can improve empathy and emotional intelligence on your teams. What is empathy and emotional intelligence? Great – so why does th...

We are SOLD OUT of Foursomes for this Tournament! Get ready to tee off this October for an unforgettable day of networking, friendly competition, and supporting WIT! WIT and Sev1Tech are hosting the DIG IT Golf Tournament together for the third year in a row to encourage more diversity within the technology industry through the game of golf. All DIG IT proceeds go to WIT to support their mission of advancing women in technology throughout thei...

The Annual Leadership Awards are a highlight for WIT members and the larger DC technology community. Drawing 500+ attendees in previous years, the awards program is back in-person this year and will be honoring women who are succeeding in their careers while also mentoring the next generation of leaders. We hope to see you there! Cocktail Attire - Black Tie Optional

IN-PERSON EVENTThursday, March 30, 2023 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm ET VIRTUAL EVENTFriday, March 31st, 2023 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm ETVirtual on Brazen WIT's Job Fair events brings technology and business professionals of all levels together with top organizations in the DC Metro area looking to fill a wide variety of roles including STEM-based fields. Both women and men are encouraged to participate and meet recruiters and hiring managers actively seeking ca...

Registration is closed The Annual Leadership Awards are a highlight for WIT members and the larger DC technology community that honors women succeeding in their careers while also mentoring the next generation of leaders. Drawing 500+ attendees in previous years, the awards program is back in-person this and and will honor women succeeding in their careers while also mentoring the next generation of leaders. See the list of award finalists!

The WITI Summit, June 22-24 in a VIRTUAL form, is the premier global event for women in technology. Executives, entrepreneurs and technology thought leaders from around the world convene online to build and expand strong connections in a welcoming environment and to foster women’s success in all technology related fields and organizations. 3,000+ attendees from 6 continents.

These events provide an intimate setting to facilitate the relationship between WIT members and organizations with a significant presence in the DC metro area. The series is designed to provide members and their guests with potential career opportunities, as well as a general understanding of an organization’s business, strategy, and culture. Meet the National Security Agency The National Security Agency (NSA) is a world leader in the pr...