Speakers

Amy Kardel

CompTIA

Ashley Stove

Aptera Software Inc.

Heather Stratford

Stronger International, Inc.

Kimberly Arcand

NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Michelle Lange

Whack Publications

Shilpi Sharma

DocuSign Inc.

Shyna Hegde

Accenture
All Speakers ⟶

Sessions

When ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Blows Up in Your Face

Innovate Yourself

Tech writer Michelle Lange of Whack Publications shares through an unvarnished lens the challenges and successes that come from pushing yourself in the business of technology — and how to learn when…

Read More

Walking Through an Exploded Star: Scientific Data and Emerging Technologies

Tech Trends

It takes a lot of energy to make an X-ray wave or photon. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory detects X-ray emission from the scenes of explosions and collisions in space such as colliding black holes,…

Read More

Unit Testing – What’s wrong with it? How to fix it?

Workshops

I will present a new way to define Unit Testing. I will introduce audience to two type of Unit Testing - Classicist and Mockist. I will share pros and cons of each of these. I will talk about…

Read More

The Cyber Tsunami: What Leaders Need to Know

Tech Trends

Cybersecurity is now a core component of technology and business. Without focus on cybersecurity, organizations are caught behind, breached and losing both reputation and employees. Cybersecurity…

Read More

All Sessions ⟶

About

Working in tech is not just about coding. It’s about all aspects of careers in technology. Our mission is to support the community of women working in technology. We pave the way with hands-on tech workshops, discussions about trending topics in tech, information on thriving through tech career phases and facets, and by connecting women working on the business and technical sides of the tech industry.

The conference brings together women at every level, from students to senior executives, to connect, educate and inspire women in the technology industry through events across the United States.

Where & When

Location:
CompTIA
3500 Lacey Road
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

Time:
September 25, 2020

Sponsors

WITS is expanding to new cities and reaching more women. Show your commitment to the mission of WITS and create a community of women in technology. Join our sponsoring companies that offer regional and national support. Learn more about how you can make a difference in women’s lives.

Become a Sponsor