Women In Tech
Global Conference 2023

May 9-12 | EUROPE & North America | Virtual-HYBRID*

*WTGC2023 will feature 4 Virtual Summits and several In-Person Satellite Events for Maximum Engagement and Accessibility


⚡️ Tweet & Help Unite 100 000 Women in Tech⚡️ 

The Largest Conference for Women in Tech 

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​​​​​​The hybrid conference will bring women in tech, minorities and allies from all over the world together through an interactive platform featuring live educational & training content, keynotes, engaging panels, breakout rooms, technical workshops, and networking with virtual and in-person sessions.

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+700 
Speakers

+7000 
Ambassadors

+172 
​​​​​​​Countries

+100 000 
​​​​​​​Visitors

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MAY 09


Who is it for? What is it about?
The Chief in Tech Summit is open to women, minorities and allies looking for advancements and real-world experience as insight into their own leadership styles.

Participants will learn how to drive change forward as leaders, as well as opportunities to develop new strategies for advancing women throughout their careers. Open to all ticket holders.


Leaders have a significant influence on the culture of their organizations. They establish the agenda, prioritize tasks, manage, lead, and inspire. What influences and motivates them? How do they set the vision and provide purpose for the team? The discussions will focus on leadership, cultural fit, D&I, talent, equal pay, generation gap, workforce reintegration, employer branding, hiring and more.

What is the current state of female leadership in tech? How are women in tech leading the dialogue on social justice in their own companies? What strategies are companies using to increase diversity and drive retention? What are some of the biggest roadblocks women face when working in the industry? How can companies create a more inclusive work environment so that women can advance in their careers?

This track discusses the impact of technology on society & nature, how technology can be used for good, and how tech is changing the world for the better. Some of the topics we will focus on are climate change, renewable energy, global warming, education, mobility ethics and data governance and protection. We will also talk about UN sustainability goals, ethics in AI, cybersecurity and more.

It is a critical time in the Tech industry for C-Suite leaders. Tech companies are transforming rapidly, and it can be a challenge to keep up with the pace of change. How do senior executives navigate these shifting waters? How do they make important decisions, manage crises and maintain their job satisfaction during challenging times?

The demands of motherhood are challenging enough. But how do mothers navigate the C-Suite as they deal with the challenges of work and family? Women, who manage dual working-parenting roles often face additional obstacles and emotional strain as they pursue their ambitions, such as maintaining work-life balance and dealing with gender bias and discrimination in the workplace. Join us as we discuss how you can juggle your professional and personal lives while working in the C Suite. We will also talk about strategies for success, maintaining work-life balance, and overcoming obstacles.

It is the responsibility of company leaders to recognize how emerging technologies are transforming business practices and to lead their organization through this transition. Companies can no longer rely on old methods to keep up with the pace of innovation in technology and the rapid change in structures such as micros, flexible set-ups, remote workforces, hybrid & virtual teams, etc. This track discusses how to lead, manage, and develop digital transformation within your organization in order to innovate and drive awareness and adoption of your products while also creating more inclusive experiences.

Technology is constantly evolving, with emerging leaders and new companies that are creating impactful products. Tech founders play an integral part in the global economy, creating products that are changing our lives. Join the future champions to discuss the state of Tech entrepreneurship and how to overcome challenges.

Technology is a driving force in the world and despite making up more than half of the workforce, women and people from disadvantaged groups remain underrepresented in the technology industry. What are companies doing to improve diversity and drive retention? How can we build inclusive cultures that support equity for all employees? This track discusses how to advance women throughout their careers, ways people are leading the dialogue on social justice within their own companies, strategies that are being used to increase diversity & inclusion in tech, how #BlackLivesMatter is impacting hiring practices, workplace culture at organizations with strong female leadership, white privilege-systematic issues faced by women of color in tech due to lack of representation, and more.

Tech companies are still largely male-dominated, and there are many barriers that women must overcome in order to move beyond middle management as a result making it challenging for women to advance to the C-suite. Join us as we discuss what you should be doing during your career to prepare yourself for the C-Suite, what steps you can take to accelerate your career and how you can stand out as a leader. We will also talk about the skills that you need to have, pitfalls that derail careers and strategies for success.

What's next after the C-Suite? Tech leaders may be called upon to sit on boards, run for political office or promote social causes. Learn more about what C-Suite leaders are doing now and how their motivation has changed since they were at the helm of tech companies.

MAY 10


Who is it for? What is it about?
The Key Tech Summit invites tech leaders, engineers, product managers, and women, minorities, and allies working in technology-driven businesses to exchange experience on the latest tech trends, learn new skills, and network with peers. Discussions will feature leading technology experts and professionals from all over the world. Technology is constantly evolving, with leading companies, emerging startups, and tech leaders playing an integral part in the global economy, creating impactful products that are changing our lives.

MAY 11

Who is it for? What is it about?
The Career Growth Summit is all about professional development and advancement. Some of the topics are work-life integration, family-work balance, mentorship, and sponsorship, "side hustle", burnout, career break & return to work, salary negotiation, leadership, relocation, transitioning back to the office, and more.

What can companies do to support women's career growth? Come to this summit to learn more about finding a mentor, cultivating a sponsor relationship, and navigating your way to your dream career.  Women today are increasingly interested in meaningful work over just a paycheck, so how can companies ensure that their employees' needs are being met?  Women, and mothers in particular, face many challenges when returning to work. How can companies create a culture welcoming of women and help them succeed? Women often feel isolated and unsupported in the workplace; what can we do to change that? 

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Who is it for? What is it about?

The WomenTech Global Impact Summit unites communities from across the globe through concurrent in-person events that are connected virtually. 

This allows attendees to have a unique and intimate on-site experience and still have access virtually to the WomenTech Global Conference 2023 sessions and attendees.

The Women in Tech Global Impact Summit brings together people who are committed to creating positive social change and accelerating global impact. We'll discuss the new ways that healthcare, education, finance,  energy, mobility, space travel, government, and other areas are being disrupted by technological innovation; what opportunities will come about as a result of these changes? WomenTech Global Conference will provide an opportunity for thought leaders in technology to connect with one another and collaborate on challenges that will shape our future.


​​​​​​​📢 Become a local host for a hybrid event as part of the Women in Tech Connect Summit between May 09 and May 11
featuring in-person locations in the US, Canada, and Europe.





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We’ve got many reasons for you to join this
virtual event from home:


  • Expand your network and connect with women, minorities, and their allies in engineering and science.
  • Explore global industry trends, tackle challenges and get inspired by fellow women in tech and experts. 
  • Meet with leading companies and fast-growing startups and identify career opportunities. 


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​​​​​​​Learn from tech leaders about tech topics and topics like the future of work, mental health and entrepreneurship.


​​​​​​​Join the conversation and engage in panel and roundtable discussions to tackle challenges of our times.


​​​​​​​Join online networking sessions and meet live with likeminded experts and professionals from around the world.

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The virtual & hybrid WomenTech Global Conference 2023 will give access to top names in the industry holding exciting ceremonies, inspiring keynotes, engaging panels, technical workshops, and face-to-face networking sessions to learn through actionable advice.  


The virtual event platform will offer plenty of networking opportunities. Additionally the partner expo will provide attendees with a great way to connect with companies that support the WomenTech Network. Sign up here and you will receive an invite closer to the event. In-person locations will allow participants to apply to join to meet locally. Each location will be following local safety guidelines.

​​​​​​​To sign up now please see our tickets. We offer also scholarship tickets (to be announced).

Get inspired at meet the most acomplished women in tech
Every successful person has a unique story of a bumpy road on the way to success. Our speakers are outstanding experts from the industry having a broad experience working in different tech and tech-related sectors. They will share their experience, advice, lessons learnt to help you on the way to growing professionally whether you are just starting in tech or your startup or aiming for a C-level seat at the table. 

Grow your network and meet the most innovative companies
Whether you have a small or big network, participating at a large-scale international conference like this will broaden your horizons and open up opportunities. Meet the most innovative and inclusive companies in the world and identify job opportunities. Make the most out of the possibility to connect online. Networking is a hard art to master but starting here will be a smart move.

Gain knowledge and actionable advice for tech leaders across the globe
We have carefully selected the most trending and pressing matters to talk about from the currently ongoing work (r)evolution and tech innovation to purpose, humanity and collaboration. We want to ensure that our content will be reflecting the needs of our global community. We want to help you find answers to questions, get through the hard times or discover career opportunities you never thought could be open for you. 

Even though we are working from home, it’s important to continue growing professionally by participating in various online summits, webinars and conferences. Yet it is equally important to inform your boss about your plans so you can fully dive into the event and enjoy the experience without being afraid to be “uncovered” or feeling guilty for not having communicated it with your manager. Here are some tips on how to convince your boss and receive “the green light” to use your working day as a day to learn from top industry experts, expand your network and upgrade your skills. 
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Step 1: Have a look at the tracks and speakers. The conference is free to attend so there is no need for allocating a budget for travel, stay, tickets, etc. Your boss should be definitely happy about this benefit! 

Step 2: Create a schedule with a list of keynotes / sessions or/and summits you'd like to attend. The full agenda is coming soon, some speakers are hard to get on board :) 

Step 3: Define your top three reasons for attending and how is it beneficial to your professional growth and thus to the company you work at: 
You will want to explain to your boss as clearly as possible why this conference is unique and why it is worth attending. Don’t forget to mention that the mission of the network is to unite 100 000 women in tech to share, exchange and learn from each other. 
You will want to add that you will position the company while networking with other international participants from all over the word. 
You can also mention that learning from world-leading speakers who are experts in the tech field will help you (and thus your company) save time (which equals money) to figure it out on your own. Check out which tracks are the most relevant to your company.

Step 4: Send a formal request-email to your boss (if required). 

We hope you found these tips helpful and we are looking forward to seeing you at our conference! Stay safe! 

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Dear [Manager’s Name],

On May 9-12 the WomenTech Global Conference 2023 will be hosted virtually and I would like to attend. Right now, I can get a great deal on tickets (www.womentech.net/tickets).

I would like to join the virtual conference together with 100 000 women in technology across the world and learn from industry leaders and peers from the tech community. I will have also the chance to contribute to the conference and to make an impact growing the WomenTech community across the country and beyond.

The event will offer online sessions from companies like Amazon, Etsy, Facebook, Founder Institute, Google, Harvard, IBM, Microsoft, Netflix, Twitter and many more, and cover various engineering, product management, UX and work-from-home related topics.


I am sure that my participation will beneficial to improve my skills, motivation, and performance. I'd be more than happy to share the key insights with my colleagues and discuss how we could implement some of the takeaways in our current and future projects and position us as an employer of choice supporting diversity & inclusion.

Here is the event link: /women-tech-conference 

I was wondering if the company can cover my ticket as an investment into upgrading my skills.

Kind Regards,
[Your Name]

There are no special requirements to participate. The access will be via web browser (Chrome, Mozilla or Safari) You need speakers or headphones to listen in and you might want to have a microphone and camera (both optional) if you want to participate in networking sessions and discussions.

Our team will be sending out invitations latest 3 weeks before the event.

Please sign up as a community partner here.

While everyone can join as a Global Ambassador, we will feature the most active supporters on our Global Ambassador page. Additionally we are introducing a leaderboard providing more active Ambassadors with special benefits. Some of these benefits are Private Chat Session with Speakers, Mentoring, Listing on Ambassadors Page, Thank You Post on Social Media, Free Founding Membership Access and more.​​​​​​​