JOIN US APRIL 23-27 FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL SEATTLE WOMEN IN TECH REGATTA WEEK.

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.

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Sessions Hosted at Northeastern University-Seattle:

The Story of Bleeding-Edge Technologies

Monday, April 23 • 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Mixed Reality, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Robotics and Quantum Computing. Bleeding-edge technologies like these can creatively solve key company-wide challenges and drive business ROI. However many companies still experience fear around its adoption. Join us to explore these trends, real-life applications and innovative technology solutions across industries. Learn how you leverage them to drive transformation and ROI within your respective companies and industries. It’s not a matter of IF these technologies will be adopted, it’s a matter of WHEN. Stay ahead of the curve and be a champion for change.

Deciphering Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Monday, April 23 • 3:00pm – 5:00pm

The explosive growth of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies has fostered a new marketplace and created new foundations and trends for our global economic and social systems. While these tech platforms remain largely cryptic concepts for most people, they are arguably becoming mainstream. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are experiencing increasing uptake from regular businesses including Whole Food and Expedia, and Blockchain is being piloted by dozens of governments. Join our discussion to learn about where are we heading with these platforms and what you can do to prepare yourself to use them in your day to day. Will they stick around to become mainstream, remain a high-risk ‘fad’ for a niche market, or fade away as quickly as they emerged? Should the average person even care? Educate yourself.

Keeping Your Skills Sharp

Tuesday, April 24 • 10:00am – 12:00pm

New programming languages, new stacks, new server and cloud technologies, and new containers are arriving at a fast and furious pace. Career success and growth depend on your ability to keep up. Join our session to learn how to continuously develop your skills and discover strategies to help target the most relevant technologies.

A Discourse on Ethics, Data, & Technology

Wednesday, April 25 • 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Join our debate: Is the discussion around ethics keeping up to the pace of technological advancements? Should ethics shape what we develop and what are the trade-offs? Topics that will be explored include: – Security and privacy and data: a shared responsibility and the important role that the tech sector, customers, companies and governments play in protecting and defending the internet — and ourselves from data breaches. – AI and machine learning: How do we as developers and consumers deal with AIs being developed for usages we might not perceive as ethical.