WITCON 2023: Coming soon
getWITit PITTSBURGH Chapter Annual Conference!
WITCON 2022: EXHILARATE
getWITit PITTSBURGH Chapter Annual Conference!
WITCON 2022 Keynote Speaker:
Serena Sacks-Mandel
Ms. Sacks-Mandel is the Worldwide Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Microsoft for the education industry. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique technically advanced large public-school districts where she enabled student centric teaching and learning which resulted in dramatic improvements in literacy, graduation rates, test scores, and advanced placement credits.
She has led innovation teams at IBM, Walt Disney World, HMH and provided management consulting at many others. Serena has won numerous state, national, and global awards for leadership, vision, technical excellence, and her commitment to improving student outcomes. She and her husband Scott are adventure seekers – biking, hiking, traveling, and boating, often with their three wonderful adult daughters.
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Sponsor WitCon 2022
Interested in getting involved?
Send all sponsorship inquiries to: pittsburgh.pa.chapter@getwitit.org
Staying Connected:
EXPLORE WITCON2021 AT YOUR OWN PACE, IN YOUR OWN SPACE.
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE:
The $15 WITcon ticket is a great value! It grants you virtual access to a full day of keynotes, workshops, and more with the convenience of our easy-to-use online conference platform, Whova.
OPTIONAL IN-PERSON HAPPY HOUR:
The $30 WITcon ticket grants you access to the virtual conference plus an in-person happy hour at Third Eye Brewing to stay connected after the conference. The ticket includes 2 drink tickets, heavy appetizers, and swag!
PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN COMFORT LEVEL:
With both virtual-only and virtual plus in-person happy hour ticket options available, you can stay as connected as you want to be at a great value!
Speak at WITcon 2022
- DEI (Diversity, Equity/Equality and Inclusion in tech)
- Tech Trends and Emerging Tech (Demos, AI, Security, Cloud Technologies, Blockchain etc)
- Product, UX/UI, Design & Development (Roadmapping, Customer Focus, Strategy, Accessibility, etc)
- Security (Ransomware, BYOD (bring your own device), WFH (work-from-home)
- Leadership/Management (Executive Presence, Coaching, Self-Branding, Emotional Intelligence, etc)
- Innovate Yourself (Networking, Job Interview Preparedness, Career Development, People Skills, Balance and Resiliency, etc)
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SAMPLE CONFERENCE FORMAT - DIFFERENT WAYS OF STAYING CONNECTED
1
Keynotes
Hear from a diverse group of women leaders in technology handpicked by getWITit Cincinnati volunteers during keynotes.
2
Workshops
Get hands-on with interactive workshops led by technical experts.
3
Water Cooler Topics
Enjoy topics around professional development, talent creation, and tech advancement in a more casual setting.
4
Technical Lightning Talks
Dive into 15-minute lightning talks on a variety of tech topics presented by anyone, from first-timers to experienced conference speakers or even YOU!
5
Sponsor Showcases
Hear from our valued sponsors and gain insights into career opportunities for a variety of tech roles and industries.
6
Happy Hour & Networking
Stay connected with those you meet at WITcon by attending an optional in-person happy hour at Third Eye Brewing in Cincinnati following the virtual conference. Outdoor accommodations will be made for a safe and comfortable experience.
Our speakers
JJ DiGeronimo
Speaking on:
Career Strategies for women in Tech
on Oct 06 | 12:30 pm
Tiffany Norwood
Speaking on:
The Power of We and the Human Science of Success
on Sept 30 | 9:00 am
Melanie Kolp
Speaking on:
Your Vote = Your Voice
on Oct 01 | 9:00 am
- Keynote speaker will begin each day at 9:00 am
(10/06: JJ Digeronimo, 9/30: Tiffany Norwood, 10/1: Melanie Kolp) - Speaker Sessions will take place each day at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm
- There will be 3-5 speaker breakouts during each Speaker Session* (you choose the topic that interests you most)
- The 6 tracks will be spread across the days/times
- Network with sponsors/attendees each day from 12:15 – 1:30 pm
OUR AGENDA
Career Strategies for Women in Tech
Many women desire more influence and impact, yet are unaware of the common career pitfalls. With more than 20 years’ experience in the tech industry, JJ DiGeronimo is no stranger to navigating the twists and turns of moving from entry-level positions to leadership. She’s learned firsthand that securing that next position, a board seat, or even starting a new initiative often requires women to enhance their relevance, establish new sponsors, and expand their network. During this keynote, JJ will share a series of proven actions from her award-winning book Accelerate Your Impact: Action-based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path, which has been named a professional playbook for women.Women that attend this keynote will walk away with:
- Tools to Examine Self-Imposed Boundaries
- Strategies to Bundle Professional Value
- Techniques to Assess Commitments & Projects
- Methods to Connect with Career Catalysts
Melanie Kolp
Your Vote = Your Voice
The headlines of what women fought for 100 years ago was their ‘right to vote’. What they were really fighting for was their ‘right to voice’. A right to voice their opinion, to voice their thoughts, and to voice their influence on the future.
It is no different today in a business context. We need more voices at the table. We need to be purposeful in taking more perspectives into account. We need to work harder on how to help amplify the voices of others.
Our discussion will be just this…how to bring out your own voice and the voices of others.
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Who is attending
The conference features career & leadership, technical, and innovation topics to an audience of Cincinnati area women, ranging from software delivery roles, leadership & management, technical & engineering, and recruiting & sales roles, all supporting technology industries and the amazing people who work in them.
Our Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Our mission is to inspire more women to enter the field of technology by building a supportive environment where those women can flourish and create opportunities for more women to ascend into leadership roles. As we are a non-profit, we rely on the help of external sponsors to help us unite, support, and promote diversity in tech throughout the Cincinnati region.
Interested in getting Involved? Send all sponsorship inquiries to: cat.bushong@getwitit.org
*getWITit is a community-based organization. In past years, each chapter has held an in-person conference in their local community. Given the challenges we’ve all faced together in 2020, and current guidelines cautioning against large gatherings, our getWITit chapters have decided to collaborate on a single virtual conference this year. We look forward to seeing you all in person next year as we get back to local conferences.
