Women in Tech Regatta Seattle 2025: Full Schedule

2:00pm PDT

☕ PRE-FUNK Connection Conversations

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Trust us as we match you for a mystery meetup with a fellow attendee with whom you may have a lot, or absolutely nothing, in common. Our motto at the Regatta is #relationshipsarethetruecurrency - we want you to meet your new best friend or boss - Sign up to attend, and we will contact you personally with location details. We are sending you to locally-owned cafes and coffee bars close to your location. #serendipitybaby

Sign-ups open Monday, April 14th. Already registered? Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from us.
Need to make changes to your time slot? Reach out to admin@witregatta.com

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Local Coffee Shops

Connection Engineer Events

4:00pm PDT

🌟 🥂 Relationships Are the True Currency — Supported by Anthropic

Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

200 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

We get it, networking is hard. Despite the challenges of the last few years, the need for human connection is more important now than ever before. Just moved to Seattle? Need a support system while making a transition in your life? Find yourself going on endless coffee dates or Zoom calls? Let’s dive right into hacking the Regatta and building authentic connections. The north star of the Regatta is to establish, build, and cultivate your relationships toward a greater purpose. This is your opportunity to meet your new best friend or your new boss, and to be seen and heard in a safe environment. Join us for our signature event and rediscover your connection muscle.

Noshes and sips 🧀🍷 courtesy of Anthropic.

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Our signature event, #RelationshipsAreTheTrueCurrency, is proudly supported by Anthropic this year.
Anthropic and Claude.ai are teaming up with us to help you thrive at #Regatta2025.
To get more out of what you learned at opening night, try prompting Claude.ai with the following (copy and paste, just replacing the highlighted section):
Hi Claude! I'm attending the Women in Tech Regatta conference focused on #relationshipsarethetruecurrency. I just participated in a session where we discussed five key dimensions of relationship currency in tech: Trust Building, Mentorship Exchange, Diverse Perspectives, Community Resilience, and Authentic Connection.

I'd like your help creating my Relationship Currency Investment Plan for the rest of this conference. Here are my thoughts and areas of focus after the session: [ADD YOUR REFLECTIONS HERE - feel free to focus on whichever dimension(s) matter most to you]

Based on the conference theme 'Relationships Are The True Currency,' can you help me identify 2-3 specific, actionable opportunities to strengthen my professional relationships during the remaining sessions? I'd appreciate concrete conversation starters, questions to ask during panels, or networking approaches that align with the dimension(s) I'm focusing on.

If possible, suggest which types of sessions would be most valuable for building my relationship currency (such as panels on leadership, inclusive culture, career development, or tech innovation).

If you want, you can include this copy of the schedule to get Claude to suggest specific sessions. Download here.

Speakers

Anquida Adams

Founder & CEO, Let's Talk Disability Global

Anquida Adams is a dynamic keynote speaker and leader focused on cultivating a healthy culture within individuals and communities. Her work centers on navigating Identity Intelligence™️, Human Energetic Systems™️, Human Emotional Set-point Systems™️, and Socio-Emotional/Psychological... Read More →

Janice Lichtenwaldt

Executive Coach, Virago Coaching

Certified as a Professional Co-Active Coach®, Janice partners with individuals and organizations to focus on emotional intelligence, deepened self-awareness, collaborative leadership, and building authentic confidence.Prior to launching her coaching practice, Janice enjoyed a 25-year... Read More →

Shauna Causey

Co-Founder, WEEKDAYS

Startup marketing and product leader. I've also served on 10 nonprofit boards and had the chance to speak at 80 conferences.Some of my favorite career moments:-Founded a program called Startup Women at Techstars that went global encouraging women to start tech companies across the... Read More →

Eva Canary

Managing Broker, Windermere Real Estate

I am a liaison, coach, partner and tireless advocate for my clients.With a background in relationship building, communications and strategic marketing, I bring emotional intelligence to client engagement. I am a passionate evangelist for the people I care about--and I help them connect... Read More →

Sarah Lawer

Founder, Insightline Consulting

Sarah is an advisor, attorney, and founder of Insightline Consulting with over two decades of experience guiding businesses through change. A former corporate compliance leader, she now helps business owners, family enterprises, and their advisors navigate transitions, strengthen... Read More →

Anu Arora

Founder, Infinite potential leadership

Anu has coached leaders of high-tech companies, non-profits, startups and educational institutions to identify core issues, make the complex simple, and helped move them past their blocks to create transformational results. Anu brings her international experiences, industry skills... Read More →

Olivia Neal Howell

Founder, The Olivia Neal Experience, Inc / SEATTLE CREATES

OLIVIA NEAL HOWELL has a background is in Art and Design, but her authentic calling is to build community. After a two-decade career in corporate apparel design, Olivia developed an incredible background in project management, people development, and breaking creative boundaries through... Read More →

Christina Holding

Head of Marketing, New Rising Sun - Bumbershoot Arts + Music Festival & Cannonball Arts Center

Christina is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Marketing, leveraged for her expertise in building teams, brands, and products that address actual, current, and future customer challenges through the power of storytelling. Her background covers global corporations, SMBs, indie startups... Read More →

Melissa Bloom

CEO, Full Bloom Coaching

Melissa holds a Master's of Science in Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology from The University of East London and a BA from The College of William and Mary. She is a Certified Brain-Based Coach from the NeuroLeadership Institute, is a Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring... Read More →

Olive Theodore

Founder, Walrus

Olive Theodore is a dynamic and multifaceted professional dedicated to crafting empowering and connective experiences. Her diverse background encompasses the establishment of community art centers and recycling initiatives, alongside influential roles in creative direction and campaign... Read More →

Sponsors

Anthropic

We believe AI will have a vast impact on the world. Anthropic is dedicated to building systems that people can rely on and generating research about the opportunities and risks of AI.We Build Safer SystemsWe aim to build frontier AI systems that are reliable, interpretable, and steerable... Read More →

Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Parkview Event Space

Connection Engineer Events

10:00am PDT

Demystifying Generative AI

Wednesday April 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

1915 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

In this session, you learn about one of the hottest topics in the world of data science, generative AI. This session helps you to understand the technologies that make generative AI possible. You will be introduced to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and generative AI.

Speakers

Deborah Williams

Technical Trainer, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Technical training and implementations leader with strong experience overseeing and developing technical programs including strategy and training for process improvement initiatives, system upgrades/integrations, staff development, risk mitigation, and customer implementations. I... Read More →

Sponsors

AWS Skills Center Seattle

AWS Skills Center Seattle is a free training center for anyone in the Seattle community who is curious about cloud computing and future job possibilities in the cloud. The center is designed to help people with little to no technology background.Access fun and engaging cloud skills... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
AWS Skills Center Seattle

Tech Mavens

10:00am PDT

From Code to Canvas — Byte-Sized Tech LIMITED

Wednesday April 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

1915 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

How can we describe a picture or drawing in a manner that allows someone or something else to draw it? How can we create complex drawings with simple instructions? In this workshop, we will make use of turtle graphics—a method for developing virtual graphics—to explore basic concepts of computer science and programming and discover how to be an artist by writing code. No coding experience required.

Speakers

Bruce Maxwell

Teaching Professor and Assistant Director for Computing Programs, Northeastern University Seattle

Bruce Maxwell is a visiting teaching professor and director of computing programs at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University’s campus in Portland, Maine. He earned both his bachelor’s degrees in political science and engineering from Swarthmore College, his master of philosophy... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
AWS Skills Center Seattle

Tech Mavens

12:00pm PDT

The Choppy Waters of Respect LIMITED

Wednesday April 23, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

1915 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

What is the difference between “disrespect” vs. “lack of respect”? What happens when people define “respect” differently? How do you ask for respect in the forms that matter to you? Julie Pham, PhD, the CEO of CuriosityBased, will introduce participants to the 7 Forms of Respect, a communication framework. In this 90-min workshop, Dr. Pham will be interviewed about the 7 Forms of Respect framework followed by open Q & A. Participants will engage in two small group breakouts and get to practice what you learned.

Speakers

Julie Pham, PhD

CEO, CuriosityBased

Dr. Julie Pham founded CuriosityBased to help people practice curiosity in the world, starting in the workplace. She wrote the #1 Amazon New Release and Bestseller 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming Your Communication and Relationships at Work and gave a TEDx talk on ... Read More →

Brandie Henry

Founder/Principal Product Manager, S4S Management

Brandie Henry is a dynamic Entrepreneur, Principal Product Manager, and creative leader based in Seattle, blending over a decade of technical expertise with a deep passion for the arts and youth development. In March, she launched S4S Management, LLC , a business dedicated to enabling... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
AWS Skills Center Seattle

Adapt & Thrive

12:00pm PDT

Intro to Machine Learning — Byte-Sized Tech

Wednesday April 23, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

1915 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

No matter your industry, machine learning is revolutionizing the way we think about our future tools. In this workshop, you will learn the basic concepts and techniques of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, linear regression, decision trees, and neural networks. You will also get hands-on experience with popular machine learning tools and frameworks such as Python, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow. By the end of the workshop, you will have a taste of how machine learning works and how it can be applied to real-world problems.

Speakers

Bruce Maxwell

Teaching Professor and Assistant Director for Computing Programs, Northeastern University Seattle

Wednesday April 23, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
AWS Skills Center Seattle

Tech Mavens

1:30pm PDT

👟 Walky Talky LIMITED

Wednesday April 23, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

1915 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

LET’S GO FOR A “WALKY TALKY” TOGETHER. 👟 We pair you with other walkers to help each other unstick something about their professional or personal lives. Nothing’s off limits here.

The goal is simple: To move your body to fuel your mind, connect more fully with yourself—and others—by connecting with the world outside. Studies show you’re twice as creative while out walking as you are slumped behind your desk. And you need those big ideas to make the most of your big life.

Rain or Shine ☂️☀️

Speakers

Marta Abel

People and Operations Strategist, Consultant

People & Operations Strategist | Program Manager | Culture and Future of Work | Community Builder & Virtual Facilitation

Sponsors

Women in Tech®

Women in Tech® Global is the world’s leading organization dedicated to closing the gender gap and empowering women to embrace technology. Headquartered in Paris, it is a global movement with chapters in 54 countries across six continents, and a thriving membership of over 250,000... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
AWS Skills Center Seattle

Walky Talky

2:00pm PDT

📓 Co-Journaling: Write, Reflect, Connect

Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

200 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Grab a seat with a partner, bring your journal (or just some paper), and get ready for a fresh take on reflection. We’ll provide fun and thought-provoking prompts to get the ideas flowing—write for 10 minutes, then share what feels right. No pressure, just a chance to spark inspiration, focus your thoughts, and build a little accountability along the way.

Speakers

Lindi Tardif

Chapter Director, WOMEN IN TECH®USA

Slalomer. Bestselling Tech Author. Women in Tech (Seattle) Co-Lead. Tech Founder. Ex-Amazon.

Sponsors

Women in Tech®

Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Parkview Event Space

Connection Engineer Events

2:00pm PDT

Building Inclusive Tech Requires Building Inclusive Teams

Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

200 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Great tech doesn’t build itself—it takes diverse teams with bold ideas and open minds. But how do you create an environment where every voice is heard and innovation thrives?

Join us to explore how to foster inclusivity, challenge assumptions, and break down barriers that hold teams back. Walk away with strategies to boost collaboration, creativity, and impact—whether you’re leading the charge or contributing from the deck.

Let’s move beyond buzzwords and make inclusivity the anchor of great teams.

Moderators

Julie Pham, PhD

CEO, CuriosityBased

Speakers

Julie Baker

Senior Director, Employee Experience, Siteimprove

Julie connects the dots between people, teams, and business goals. She helps organizations create work experiences that are both effective and fulfilling by building thoughtful, people-first approaches grounded in research and real-world experience. Julie has a Masters of Organization... Read More →

Ingrid Iradukunda

Global Employee Engagement PM, Amazon

I'm passionate about uncovering and sharing powerful stories that inspire and empower. Through "Route to Leadership," I spotlight remarkable individuals, bringing their journeys and insights to light.My mission is to ignite motivation and provide valuable lessons for aspiring leaders... Read More →

Sabra Schneider

Chief Information Officer, City of Bellevue, Washington

Sabra Schneider, named one of the top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers in 2024 from Government Technology Magazine, currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue consistently ranks in the top five digital cities in the country. Sabra... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Parkview Event Space

Inclusive Culture

3:30pm PDT

🌊 Navigating the Tides: Assembling Teams That Get the Job Done

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

200 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

What does it really take to build a team that works—especially when the waters get rough? In this session, we’ll explore how to bring together diverse individuals, align them around a common purpose, and keep things moving even when leadership is unclear or systems feel broken.

Moderators

Katie Mooney

Managing Director, Head of Diversity Best Practices at Seramount, Seramount

Katie Oertil Mooney is Managing Director of Diversity Best Practices at Seramount. She is an accomplished DEI leader and thought partner with expertise in driving strategy and growth of diversity and inclusion change management, planning and programs. Prior to joining Seramount, she... Read More →

Speakers

Jane Bove

Principal Program Manager, Microsoft - Experience and Devices Division

A "people first" Principal Program Manager, with a demonstrated history of managing complex strategic initiatives. Skilled in partnerships and managing across multi-functional teams. Accomplished at the intersection of technology and business with working experience from startups... Read More →

Vanessa Mai

Managing Director / Commercial Real Estate CDO, JPMorgan Chase

Vanessa Mai oversees the data management and planning for the thousands of commercial real estate projects that JPMorgan Chase lends on each year. She moves mountains of data points into actionable insights for JPMorgan Chase's sales, marketing credit and finance teams, influencing... Read More →

Sid Mathur

Partner, Group Product Manager, Microsoft

Product and technology leader with a track record of innovation, business results, building high-performing teams. Proven success in strategy, product vision, scaling services, driving operational efficiencies. Expertise in applying AI towards product making, customer support, customer... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Parkview Event Space

Leadership

9:00am PDT

☀️ Kickstart Your Day at Amazon + Location and Security Info

Thursday April 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

LOCATION, SECURITY & PARKING
Amazon Day One
2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 [map]
(On 7th Ave between Blanchard and Lenora, next to The Spheres)

Security opens at 9:15am

Take the escalators from street level
Bring a government-issued ID for security check-in
Wear your Amazon guest badge at all times
Allow extra time for morning security to make it to the 10 am sessions
Events are on the 5th floor – Amazon escorts will bring you up after check-in
Coffee, tea, water, light breakfast & lunch provided

Parking Info:
Parking is tricky — Amazon garages often fill quickly and are reserved for passholders.
Garage Entrances: 6th Ave (entrance/exit) - Blanchard St (exit only) - No attendant; height limit 6’8"

Recommended Alternatives [Parkopedia]

Street parking and nearby public garages
Whole Foods garage (short walk + usually easier) [map]

Thursday April 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Amazon Day One

Connection Engineer Events

10:00am PDT

Future Proof Your Career: Navigating the Rise of AI — Supported by Anthropic

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Set sail toward a future-ready career in an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry. In these fast-changing waters, adaptability, curiosity, and continuous learning are your compass and sextant—tools to help you navigate uncertainty and stay on course.

Join us for a conversation about how to stay relevant and resilient in the age of AI. We’ll explore where to invest your energy—from upskilling with emerging tech to honing the human skills that machines can’t replicate. Let’s chart your course together and steer your career confidently into the future.

Moderators

Erica Merchant

Member of Technical Staff, Manager, Anthropic

Erica (she/her) has spent 15 years+ in software engineering, with a focus on full-stack, cloud service development. She is currently a manager at Anthropic where she enjoys having the opportunity to enable the mission of creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems... Read More →

Speakers

Swathi Subramanian

Member of Technical Staff, Manager, Anthropic

I have 15+ years of experience crafting highly scalable and performant products. As the Engineering Manager leading Claude.ai at Anthropic, I am driven by a vision of creating powerful AI workflows that truly understand and anticipate human needs! I believe diverse perspectives lead... Read More →

Klara Hermesz

Talent Development Consultant | Community Strategist | Perplexity AI Business Fellow, RedRebel Learning

Curious mind. Reimagining learning by building spaces for people to connect, share, and grow. I’m a Talent Development Consultant, Community Learning Strategist, and Social Impact Catalyst with 13+ years of experience helping people learn, grow, and thrive.I’ve built and scaled... Read More →

Claudia Clemente

Vice President - Inventory Tech, Nordstrom

Tech Executive with over 20 years of work experience (16 of those at Amazon.com) in making shopping better for customers. In my first years at Amazon I worked across different areas of Amazon's e-commerce business, including Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Planning, Buying, Merchandising... Read More →

Sponsors

Anthropic

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Amazon Day One

Career Acumen

10:00am PDT

Women at the Helm: Stories of Leadership

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Kick off #Regatta2025 with an empowering session spotlighting the journeys of women leading in tech and business. From breaking barriers to driving innovation and fostering inclusivity, our panelists will share their strategies, lessons, and advice for advancing careers, shifting industries, and redefining leadership. Whether you’re aspiring to lead or passionate about championing women in tech, this event offers inspiration and actionable insights for all.

Moderators

Laura Close

Founder & Entrepreneur Coach, Close Cohen Career Consulting, LLC

Laura Close is CEO of Close Cohen, having founded the practice in 2013. She is currently CBDO and Co-founder of Included AI-native software for People Analytics. After decades of coaching political candidates and senior level executives Laura’s pitch prowess became the driving force behind Included’s pre-seed and seed round venture capital raise, and secured the SXSW Innovation Award for Included before a panel of 8 judges at th... Read More →

Speakers

Catherine Gilmore Goetz

Director, Employee Engagement and Experience, LivePerson

Senior leader with a passion for building trusted relationships, strategic program design and implementation. Focused on inclusive culture, employee engagement and talent management strategies that couple impact with scale. Systems thinker experienced in change management, ground-up... Read More →

Melanie Curry

Vice President, Human Resources, Epsilon

Global HR leader with both public and start-up company experience. C-Suite savvy professional who excels in collaborating to deliver transformational and visionary leadership to align with Corporate initiatives. Leads HR teams with a balance of transparency, data driven decision making... Read More →

Brydie Lear

VP, People Analytics & Insights, Expedia Group

I joined Expedia in Sept 2021 as VP, People Analytics and Insights. Our team believe that data powers experiences and our mission is therefore to use analytics to gain maximum value from people data, to better understand business performance and shape the Expedian experience.For the... Read More →

Sponsors

Close Cohen

A leader in the career coaching space, Close Cohen offers clients access to senior-level candidate preparation, executive performance coaching, private senior-level networking experiences, and career strategy for promotion velocity at senior and C-suite levels.Close Cohen clients... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Amazon Day One

Leadership

10:30am PDT

⛵ Pop-Up 1:1 Coaching — Smooth Sailing Starts Here

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Participants will have the opportunity to book a free coaching session with certified professional coaches. Individuals can book a 25-minute session and get coaching on any topic. Common topics include setting boundaries, self-advocacy in the workplace, handling challenging conversations, advocating to lead a project or get a promotion, or dreaming about the next step in your career. Non-work topics like personal relationships, finances, family, health and fitness, and friends are welcome too.

Coaches don’t problem-solve or give advice; rather, they help you draw on your inner wisdom and figure out who you want to be and what you want to do.

Speakers

Laura Espriu

Executive Coach, Laura Espriu Coaching & Consulting

An advocate for diverse talent by heart, Laura is dedicated to helping individuals define growth and success on their own terms by unlocking their strengths and purpose. As an ICF-certified Executive & Career Coach and Leadership Development Consultant, she brings over 14 years of... Read More →

Sharmin Banu, MS, PCC

Leadership Coach, Greenleaf Coaching LLC

Sharmin has 25+ years of experience as a technology professional and an executive coach.Managed a quality assurance engineering team and local and offshore stakeholders for Microsoft.Since 2009, Sharmin has coached senior leaders in Fortune 500 companies and C-level executives in... Read More →

Karvi Ojha

Principal Human Resources Business Partner, Amazon

Be the BEST you!I love working with women to help them bring together mental, emotional and physical balance in their life. Meet me to find a nurturing space where you can discover yourself. I will help you embrace your potential and achieve lasting fulfillment by breaking your barriers... Read More →

Erica Goos, PCC & ESIA, LMHC

Leadership Development & Executive Coach, Erica Goos Coaching

Erica Goos is a leadership development and executive coach.In her previous career, as a therapist, she was intimately involved with helping people develop. This experience gave her a deep understanding of what helps people grow and change. With this foundational understanding, it... Read More →

Atika Scott

Leadership Coach, Phd, PCC, CPCC, Atika Scott Coaching

With over 18 years of corporate experience, Atika brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her coaching practice, specializing in transformative leadership development grounded in scientific principles. She believes that effective leadership starts with self-awareness, guiding clients... Read More →

Mila Horsey

Leadership and Wellbeing Coach, Soft Power Course Facilitator, Yourcoachmila.com

I guide people to understand their emotions and thought processes to enhance their impact as leaders in professional settings and bring joy and vitality to career and life. As a leadership and well-being coach and Soft Power course facilitator, I bring to you my extensive experience... Read More →

Melissa Bloom

CEO, Full Bloom Coaching

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Adapt & Thrive

12:30pm PDT

An Introvert’s Guide: Finding Your Voice and Getting Noticed

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Though nearly half of the American population identifies as an introvert, our society has an “extrovert ideal” that often excludes introverts from the conversation. This workshop will discuss why organizational change is necessary and provide practical tools that introverts can immediately implement to find their voice, be heard, and confidently share their introvert power.

Speakers

Sheila Oh

Teaching Professor & Director, Seattle University

Sheila is a faculty member of Seattle University's Computer Science department and directs the career change certificate program in computer science fundamentals at Seattle University, a part-time program that prepares students with no prior computer science background to enter the masters program in computer science. She also serves as the faculty advisor for the Women in Technology (ACM-W) club at Seattle... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Adapt & Thrive

12:30pm PDT

🛟 Your Professional Life Preserver: Visibility Strategies as Career Insurance

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Layoffs, pivots, and an unpredictable job market have made one thing crystal clear: job security isn’t something you can count on anymore. Whether you’re preparing for a career shift, building something of your own, or just trying to stay relevant in a crowded field, it’s time to stop waiting to be “discovered” and start owning your voice. We’ll dive into the why behind visibility (spoiler: it’s career insurance), what’s holding you back (and no, it’s not just about time), and how to make the whole thing feel strategic, empowering, and—believe it or not—doable.
Through honest conversation and a collaborative mini-workshop, you'll identify your personal expertise and develop strategies to get started and keep going in a way that actually works for you. And you'll leave with a tangible visibility plan. This is about building social capital, expanding your network, and creating leverage—so whether opportunity comes knocking or the ground shifts under you, you’re not just reacting… you’re ready.

Speakers

Polina Ruvinsky

Chief Hype Officer, HypeHQ

Polina is the Founder of HypeHQ, the headquarters where women help women grow their visibility. Building on her background as a leader and software engineer for iconic brands like Disney, ESPN, and Rosetta Stone, Polina's passion for empowering women in tech communities ignited the... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Career Acumen

12:30pm PDT

Back to a Younger Future? – the science, sans the science fiction, of longevity biotech | Byte-Sized Tech

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Aging is the most universal human experience—and the greatest risk factor for nearly every chronic disease. What if we could treat aging itself, not just its consequences? In this talk, we’ll journey into the rapidly evolving world of longevity biotech, where scientists are reprogramming cells, purging senescent damage, repurposing drugs and engineering metabolism to bend biology’s most ancient curve: the passage of time. We’ll explore how modern tools—from metabolic modeling to AI to epigenetic clocks—are transforming biological aging from an inevitability into a potentially modifiable variable. Along the way, we’ll confront big questions: What happens to society when healthspan outpaces age? Will only the billionaires get to live longer? And what does it mean—for medicine, for policy, for meaning itself—when science begins to edit the aging process?

Speakers

Ramkumar Hariharan

Northeastern University, Program Director, Senior Scientist, and Data Science Faculty

Ram Hariharan is Program Director, Senior Scientist, and Data Science Faculty at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering in Seattle. He is also a Visiting Scientist at California’s renowned Buck Institute for Aging Research.Ram’s research uses data science and artificial... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Tech Mavens

2:30pm PDT

Let’s Talk About Money: Because Talking About It Is the Power Move.

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

We all think about money, work for it, stress over it—but rarely talk about it. This session cracks open the silence around self-worth, confidence, and advocating for yourself without losing your values. Whether you're negotiating a raise, setting your rates, or simply ready to own your worth, this is your space to reflect, learn, and speak up—with zero shame and a whole lot of power.

Moderators

Christina Holding

Head of Marketing, New Rising Sun - Bumbershoot Arts + Music Festival & Cannonball Arts Center

Speakers

Nick Ellingson

Director of Products, WTIA

Bio is coming soon.

Olivia Neal Howell

Founder, The Olivia Neal Experience, Inc / SEATTLE CREATES

Sarah Rathbone

Co-Founder & CEO, Co-Stellar, SPC

Sarah is the co-founder and CEO of Co-Stellar, a social purpose corporation that connects creative entrepreneurs and arts organizations to capital for next-level growth. As a creative economy consultant, she has provided leadership and strategic counsel to mission-driven organizations... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Adapt & Thrive

2:30pm PDT

Tech Meets Planet: Exploring Innovation for Climate & Biodiversity

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Join us for a dynamic intro to the powerful intersection of tech, climate, and biodiversity. In collaboration with 9Zero Innovation Hub, this session breaks down how emerging technologies are tackling environmental challenges—from climate change solutions to biodiversity protection—without the heavy jargon. Whether you're deep in tech or just eco-curious, you'll walk away with fresh insights and real-world examples of innovation in action.

We’ll also spotlight the growing role of women driving change in this space—showcasing opportunities to lead, build, and make an impact where it truly counts. If you care about the planet and believe in tech’s potential to shape a better future, this conversation is your jumping-off point.

Speakers

Michelle Lancaster

Senior Director, Go To Market Leader for Business Applications, Microsoft

Experienced leader equally comfortable driving new incubation business with small teams as I am working on cross-company initiatives that land business and revenue outcomes as I am with the hundreds of strategy, PR and sustainability leads in my network, always with no muss or fuss... Read More →

Anquida Adams

Founder & CEO, Let's Talk Disability Global

Kathryn Pond

Software Engineer, The Pond's Edge LLC

Kate Pond is a former park ranger and environmental educator turned software engineer, blending a background in ecology with a passion for emerging tech. She’s worked everywhere from the icy blue of Mendenhall Glacier to the bear-filled backcountry of Katmai National Park, and even... Read More →

Chris Byrd

Instructor, Whatcom Community College, the North Cascades Institute, and Whatcom Land Trust

Chris Byrd has an M.S. in Environmental Studies/Conservation Biology from Prescott College and is working on a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England. His research interests focus on the functional role of amphibians in temperate and tropical forests. He... Read More →

Korina Stark

CoFounder, Circular Spring

Korina Stark blends 25+ years of product innovation with a commitment to biochar-based carbon sequestration and circular economy solutions. As Co-Founder of Circular Spring, she helps businesses develop sustainable products and systems that reduce waste and regenerate natural resources... Read More →

Dr. Janine Bloomfield

Grants Specialist, 10Power

Dr. Janine Bloomfield consults with 10Power as their strategy, development, and grants specialist, focusing on developing a variety of clean energy projects with tribal communities in Alaska, Kansas, Nebraska, and Minnesota. She has helped produce and write the new (2025) Strategic... Read More →

Amberine Wilson-Enrico

Principal, The Enrico Wilson Collective

Amberine Wilson-Enrico is a dynamic leader in program and people management with a passion for environmental justice. A captivating catalyst for change, Amberine excels in strategic planning, community engagement, and motivational speaking. With a knack for operationalizing key strategies... Read More →

Brian Allen

Managing Director, Appropriate Technology Group

Brian Allen runs a Seattle-based consultancy focused on cleantech solutions for carbon removal, climate and environmental restoration, and sustainable economic development. His past experience in the technology, energy, investment banking, telecommunications, microfinance, and agricultural... Read More →

Karan Patel

Early Stage Founder, Climate Tech Startup

Karan is a product leader with over 10 years of experience in SaaS, hardware, and services. He has launched global products, optimized business operations, and implemented data-driven strategies to accelerate business growth and efficiency. He is currently in the market and customer... Read More →

Darian Parrish

Founder, PwrOn

Darian is the founder of PwrOn, a distributed energy network providing home power resilience. A 4x founder, he is equally comfortable driving business strategy and engineering solutions. Darian has a strong bias for action and meaningful impact, which led him to ClimateTech. His previous... Read More →

Brandon Letsinger

Co-Founder, Regenerate Cascadia

Brandon Letsinger-Brown is a bioregionalist, open-source advocate, and nonprofit director based in Seattle, Washington. Since founding CascadiaNow! in 2005, he has spent nearly two decades advancing bioregional education, organizing, and place-based regeneration strategies across... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Climate Tech

2:30pm PDT

Charting a Course to Quantum Computing

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Ever been curious about quantum computing? Discover how the physics and statistics of the quantum realm change the rules of "classical" computers, see how you can use qubits to solve puzzles, and experience the magic behind programing a real quantum computer. No programming experience necessary.

Please make sure you can access an LLM chatbot (ChatGPT, copilot, or Gemini, some employers restrict access, you might need to put in an access request).

Speakers

Oscar Veliz

Assistant Teaching Professor, Northeastern University

Oscar Veliz is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University - Seattle campus and he earned his PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at El Paso. His dissertation was in Artificial Intelligence focused on game theoretic models of reasoning under uncertainty... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Tech Mavens

4:00pm PDT

🌆 AWS Happy Hour: Unwind + Connect

Thursday April 24, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

After a full day of sessions, conversations, and taking it all in, join us for a casual happy hour hosted by AWS. It’s a chance to relax and connect with familiar faces (and maybe a few new ones). No agenda, no pressure—just good people and good vibes to wrap up the day.

Thursday April 24, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Amazon Day One

Connection Engineer Events

10:00am PDT

Peri, Meno, Post What? Supporting Women’s Health and Productivity at Work

Friday April 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

By 2025, 1 billion women will have reached menopause, and 40% of women report that new health concerns have impacted their work performance and productivity. Alarmingly, 1-in-5 women have considered quitting their jobs. But the issue isn’t menopause itself—it’s exhaustion, burnout, and a lack of workplace support for navigating midlife health. In this session, we’ll explore the opportunity for organizations and individuals to prioritize women’s health in the workplace—not just for the 20% on the verge of leaving, but for the 80% staying who feel their needs are being overlooked. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to support women at every stage, foster a healthier workplace culture, and ensure no one feels forced to choose between their health and their career. Let’s close the gap and create a workplace where women can truly thrive.

Speakers

Shirley Weir

Founder, Menopause Chicks

Shirley Weir introduces herself as a "menopause chick" and is here to remind all of us: we deserve to feel amazing! This is a significant pivot from how most of the world thinks about perimenopause, menopause & postmenopause, and Shirley is leading this important paradigm shift.She... Read More →

Dr. Darshana Naik

Owner/ Physical Therapista, Dr.Darshana's Pelvic PTD

Bereaved by a hardworking never-miss-a-day mother, Darshana saw the cost of “doing it all”. She became a dual board certified pelvic health expert to remove the stigma surrounding women’s health and protect other girls just like her. Darshana believes pelvic health is an integral... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Adapt & Thrive

10:00am PDT

Your AI Roadmap: Money Real Talk and Income Streams for Resilience

Friday April 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

400 Dexter Ave N ste 100, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

50% of US adults have “layoff anxiety,” says HBR. Despite a PhD and a decade of experience, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek has been in two AI layoffs. Yet, she closed an $100k contract months after her first layoff. She now has 22 income streams and recently published a bestselling book with Wiley “Your AI Roadmap.” Join us to build Your AI Roadmap together in a workshop that will cover her 3 Step Financial Freedom Recipe: Know, Grow, and Be in Control. Get ready for some money real talk!

Speakers

Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek

Author, Your AI Roadmap

Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is an Entrepreneur, Investor, Bestselling Author, and AI Influencer, ranked the #4 influencer in Voice AI. As CEO of Clarity AI, she builds custom AI solutions and hosts the "Your AI Roadmap" podcast with top AI experts. As a public speaker, Dr. Bajorek has... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
The Collective Seattle

Tech Mavens

11:30am PDT

📓 Co-Journaling: Write, Reflect, Connect

Friday April 25, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT

400 Dexter Ave N ste 100, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Speakers

Lindi Tardif

Chapter Director, WOMEN IN TECH®USA

Slalomer. Bestselling Tech Author. Women in Tech (Seattle) Co-Lead. Tech Founder. Ex-Amazon.

Sponsors

Women in Tech®

Friday April 25, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
The Collective Seattle

Connection Engineer Events

12:30pm PDT

Behind the Title: The Real Stories of Female CTOs

Friday April 25, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

It’s no secret—there aren’t many women in the CTO seat, and the ones who’ve made it have stories you don’t hear every day. This conversation brings together a few of Seattle’s top technical leaders to talk honestly about what it took to get there, what’s still broken, and why the title doesn’t always tell the whole story.

We’re cutting through the LinkedIn gloss to talk about real decisions, trade-offs, near-burnouts, and the power moves that mattered. Whether you’re aiming for that seat or trying to build better leadership pipelines, this is the room where we stop talking about women in tech and start listening to them.

Moderators

Rachel Nussbaum

CEO and Executive Producer, Specular Studios

Rachel Nussbaum is the CEO and Executive Producer of Specular Studios, a branded entertainment production studio that helps global brands turn purpose and product into powerful storytelling. Born and raised in Korea and now based in Seattle, Rachel brings a cross-cultural lens to... Read More →

Speakers

Anna Kinney

CPTO, Tongo

Anna Kinney serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Tongo. Tongo’s mission is to build financial products tailored to the commission economy. The traditional banking system was designed for salaried workers, while commission-based workers are a massive, underserved, and growing... Read More →

Cynthia Tee

CTO, Smartsheet

Cynthia Tee serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Smartsheet, where she spearheads the development of the company's innovative products and establishes the technological frameworks for agile delivery.With over 25 years of experience at renowned companies like Microsoft, Nordstrom... Read More →

Bridget Frey

Chief Technology Officer, Redfin

As Redfin’s Chief Technology Officer, Bridget leads the software engineering and analytics teams. Her mission is to build technology that makes the process of buying and selling a home less complicated and less stressful. She started coding when she was five on an Apple IIe, and... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Leadership

2:15pm PDT

Neurodivergent in Tech: A Workshop for Bold Thinkers

Friday April 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Join us for an interactive workshop hosted by Let’s Talk Disability Global, exploring the experiences, perspectives, and strengths of neurodivergent individuals in the tech world. This session will dive into how different ways of thinking can drive innovation, reframe challenges, and create more inclusive spaces across the industry.

Together, we’ll unpack how neurodivergence shapes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving—while also sharing real talk about navigating systems that aren’t always built with neurodiverse minds in mind. Whether you're in tech or adjacent to it, this is a space for bold ideas, mutual support, and fresh ways forward.

Speakers

Anquida Adams

Founder & CEO, Let's Talk Disability Global

Friday April 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Adapt & Thrive

2:15pm PDT

👟 Walky Talky

Friday April 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Speakers

Lindi Tardif

Chapter Director, WOMEN IN TECH®USA

Slalomer. Bestselling Tech Author. Women in Tech (Seattle) Co-Lead. Tech Founder. Ex-Amazon.

Melody Biringer

Founder, Women in Tech Regatta

Melody Biringer is a self-proclaimed “connection engineer,” a serial entrepreneur who has built a career around building communities for women to thrive. She is the founder of the acclaimed Crave Company, where she's spent more than 20 years encouraging women to have fun while... Read More →

Sponsors

Women in Tech®

Friday April 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Walky Talky

10:30am PDT

Mastering AI for Customer-Centric Product Development

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

750 Republican St Building F, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

How AI Can Revolutionize Customer Insights and Accelerate Your Product’s Success
Join Cheng Xie, AI-powered SaaS platform founder and consumer insights expert, for a practical session on leveraging AI tools to decode customer preferences and build better products.

You'll Learn How To:

Target the right customers using AI
Use AI to create dynamic buyer personas and market segments
Map customer journeys with predictive analytics
Avoid common AI pitfalls (bias, overreliance, ethical concerns)

Perfect For:
Startup Founders | Product Managers | UX Researchers | Growth Marketers

Format:
1h masterclass + 30min live Q&A

Speakers

Anna Hong

CEO & Co-Founder, B.E.L.L.E

Anna Hong is a serial venture-backed startup founder with a passion for supporting female entrepreneurs. She has co-founded multiple successful startups and serves as a non-profit leader within the startup community. Anna's dedication to fostering entrepreneurship is evident through... Read More →

Cheng Xie

CEO, LTLINX

As the CEO of LTLINX and has over 5 years of experience in the long-term care industry. At FidaLab, she grew the company to serve over 1,400 LTCF clients and achieved $30M in annual revenue. Now, she’s building LTLINX, an AI-powered SaaS platform to transform LTCF daily operations.With... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
UW Medicine Primary Care at South Lake Union Building F

Tech Mavens

10:00am PDT

Crunch & Brunch x Loop Walking Club | Live2Dance (308 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

Sunday April 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

308 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Join Crunch & Brunch and Loop Walking Club for a refreshing group walk!

Live2Dance (308 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jemWmf79vQYA7ViX7

We’ll meet at Live2Dance and enjoy a scenic walk together, creating space for movement, meaningful conversations, and new connections. April is Financial Literacy Month. The theme of this walk is: Financial Wellness. After the walk, we’ll return to Live2Dance for snacks, refreshments, and community time. Whether you’re looking to get active, expand your network, or simply enjoy good company, this walk is for you!

Speakers

Melody Biringer

Founder, Women in Tech Regatta

Miracle Olatunji

Business Program Manager, Microsoft

I’m a Cybersecurity business program manager, keynote speaker, and author of PURPOSE: How To Live and Lead With Impact. I am also the creator of Crunch & Brunch, a community initiative and events series that combines fitness, food, and making new friends.

Sponsors

Crunch & Brunch

🗺️Explore fitness studios & restaurants in your city💜Community events focused on health + wellness

Sunday April 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Live 2 Dance 308 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Walky Talky

10:00am PDT

#WhatWouldChadDo?™ Negotiate, Navigate, & Neutralize Situations

Monday April 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Our collective female experience, backed by research, shows women and men behave differently in the workplace, at women’s expense. Studies show women tend to follow the rules more closely than men, do not push for salary increases at the same rate as men, and underestimate the value of networking to get ahead. During this session learn from experienced leaders on how to negotiate, navigate and neutralize these situations. Let’s take a page out of our male colleagues’ playbook and ask ourselves “#whatwouldchaddo?”

Moderators

Laurie Litwack

Chief Business Officer, Microsoft Alumni Network

Laurie is a #ProblemSolver, a #MotherofDaughters, and a #CompassionateGeek.As Chief Business Officer at the Microsoft Alumni Network, Laurie leads the global strategy for AI and Cybersecurity upskilling. 🎓🌍With 30+ years' experience in product management, leadership, and mentorship... Read More →

Speakers

Mike Nash

Customer-Centric Tech Executive | Business Leader | Product Strategist | CTO | Cyber Security Leader EX-Microsoft, Ex-Amazon, Ex-HP

I am an impact junky who has spent my career at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and customer experience. Most recently, I served as the Chief Customer Experience Officer at HP. I joined HP in 2013 as VP of Product Management for consumer PCs, driving the turnaround... Read More →

Julia Braun

Director, Enterprise Procurement, Highspot, Inc.

With 25+ years’ of global Procurement experience, Julia has worked across multiple industry verticals, including technology, retail, and financial services. She specializes in commercial negotiation, sourcing and procurement transformation, contingent workforce solutions, and third-party... Read More →

Ambika Singh

CEO, Armoire

Ambika Singh is the founder and CEO of Armoire, a clothing rental membership for ambitious women. A graduate of Dartmouth College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School, she held roles at Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group, and startups TravelPost and Rover before... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Career Acumen

10:00am PDT

Dev Speed Unlocked: Real Talk on AI and Software Efficiency

Monday April 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

What happens when AI joins your dev team? This panel explores the real-world impact of AI on the software development lifecycle—cutting friction, speeding up delivery, and reshaping team roles. Speakers from across industries will share tools and strategies for building better, faster, and smarter. Not theory—real stories from the trenches.

Moderators

Caitlin Rollman

Co-Founder and CEO, Talvita

Caitlin Rollman is the co-founder and CEO of Talvita, a company on a mission to unlock the future of work—through better career development, one person at a time. Prior to founding Talvita, Caitlin spent 15 years building Enterprise SaaS products at Microsoft and Highspot, where... Read More →

Speakers

Manisha Srinivasan

Lead Software Engineer, Parametric

Full-stack Engineer and AI Developer. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Physics and Mathematics from The Johns Hopkins University. My background includes experience in academic and medical research as well as enterprise software developm... Read More →

Ashley Hansen

Director Of Engineering, Nordstrom

Bio is coming soon.

Nirmala Sistla

Managing Director, Head of Data & Analytics Platforms for Consumer & Commercial Banking, JPMorgan Chase & Co

Seasoned product and technical executive with strong track record of building and leading large multi-regional organizations to deliver innovative products & business-critical services to delight customers. Passionate about hiring and developing leaders, identifying and solving strategic... Read More →

Sponsors

JPMorganChase

With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets. We serve millions of customers... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Tech Mavens

10:30am PDT

⚓ Career Mentor Compass: Speed Mentoring with Tech Leaders | Presented by Google's Women Techmakers

Monday April 28, 2025 10:30am - 4:00pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

🧭 Find your true north in tech—one conversation at a time.
Set your career course with a small-group mentorship session led by an experienced tech leader. Whether you're navigating a career shift, exploring new roles, or simply looking for expert insight, this is your chance to have a real, candid conversation with an industry professional and gain clarity on your next steps.

Speakers

Diana Perrault

Senior Program Manager - Loyalty Experiences, Starbucks

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & PROCESS IMPROVEMENTExperienced program management leader with demonstrated success in technology, marketing, and logistics industries. Skilled in software development/releases, digital marketing, ERP implementations, technical analysis, IT strategy development... Read More →

Shruti Sareen

Executive Director – Core Platform Engineering, JP Morgan & Chase

With over two decades of experience, Shruti is a seasoned Technology leader with established proficiency in navigating and delivering large-scale, complex, cross-functional enterprise initiatives from concept to launch and beyond. In her current role as Executive Director at JP Morgan... Read More →

Samaneh Kazemi Nafchi

Senior Software Engineer, Google

Samaneh is a software engineer with 10+ years of experience building innovative tech at companies like AIR Worldwide, Microsoft, and now Google, where she works on AR/VR. She holds a Master’s in Computer Science and is passionate about emerging technologies, thoughtful engineering... Read More →

Nandita Krishnan

Data Scientist, Adobe

Nandita Krishnan is a Product Data Scientist at Adobe, specializing in uncovering insights and conducting root cause analyses on major pain points within flagship video and audio products like Premiere Pro and After Effects. She has prior experience in the healthcare and consulting... Read More →

Melanie Curry

Vice President, Human Resources, Epsilon

Laurie Litwack

Chief Business Officer, Microsoft Alumni Network

Tracy Jacob

Executive Director – Core Platform Engineering, JP Morgan Chase

Tracy is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in the financial industry. In her current role as Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, she focuses on Business Management & Operations for the Core Platform Engineering organization. Her efforts include driving... Read More →

DeiMarlon “D” Scisney

Founder & President, Scisney Social Impact Inc.

Data is more than numbers—it’s the foundation for understanding and addressing inequities.Dei’Marlon “D” Scisney is a data engineer, AI strategist, and social impact advocate committed to harnessing technology as a catalyst for systemic change. As the President of Scisney... Read More →

Caitlin Rollman

Co-Founder and CEO, Talvita

Anumeha Agarwal

Software Engineer, Google

I am currently a Software Engineer on the Spanner team at Google! I am working on analytics federation to support querying spanner databases from BigQuery. Previously I was at Microsoft working with the Query Optimization team in Microsoft Fabric.

Ajita Ananth

Staff Technical Program Manager, Google

I am currently a Staff TPM at Google driving programs within Google Geo’s Map Data platform team, working on delivering high quality map data to Google Map customers for use cases like Navigation and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. I previously led Technical Programs in the... Read More →

Julia Braun

Director, Enterprise Procurement, Highspot, Inc.

Elizabeth Castillo

Software Developer, Oracle

Elizabeth Castillo is a University of Washington alumna and a Software Developer at Oracle. She previously spent two years as a Software Engineer on the Checkout team at PayPal. Elizabeth is passionate about helping others especially first-generation students like herself. Outside... Read More →

Margaret Czyzewski

Product, Jpm chase

In the fast-moving world of FinTech, Margaret Czyzewski is one of the few leaders who can see around corners and bring the future to life. As an Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, with over 20 years of experience, she's reshaping how 250,000+ employees engage with technology... Read More →

Ghazal Fahimi

Sr Software Engineer, Google

Ghazal Fahimi is a Senior Solutions Architect at Google, with over a decade of experience across a range of tech companies—from fast-paced startups to global industry leaders. Her expertise lies in server infrastructure, storage, and security. As a mentor, she’s passionate about... Read More →

Molly FitzMorris

Senior Strategist, Trust & Safety, Google

Molly is on the Trust & Safety Responsible AI team at Google, where she works on Google's responsible AI product launch review process. She first became interested in responsible AI while working as a Linguist at Meta, where she realized that her doctoral research in sociolinguistics... Read More →

Pallavi Garg

Executive Director – Engineering Platforms and integrated Experience, JPMorganChase

With early roots in marketing, software development and instructional design, Pallavi has worked across multiple sectors and geographies, where she has held leadership positions driving forward the strategic use of technology. Her experience with digital transformation initiatives... Read More →

Shaili Guru

Gen AI Product Lead & AI PM Course Instructor, Amazon & University of Washington

I'm a forward-thinking AI/ML Product Leader who bridges the gap between cutting-edge tech and real business impact. At Fortune 500 companies, I’ve led AI initiatives that drive measurable value. I also teach in the AI Product Management specialization at the University of Washington... Read More →

Riza Haas

Sr Manager, Global Product & Engineering Learning & Development, Highspot

Riza Haas is a learning experience and talent development professional with proven success in building learning programs for start-ups of various stages. Her previous roles were at Yelp, Kiavi, Loftium and OfferUp.She's dedicated to help teams and individual contributors deepen their... Read More →

Rebecca Lawson

UX Researcher, Google

Rebecca's passion is helping product teams create accessible, inclusive user experiences. Her primary job is being an advocate for users to help product teams understand what would make a user’s experience natural, useful and delightful. She is an experienced Design Researcher with... Read More →

Cindee Madison

Sr. AI/ML Engineer, Google

Senior AI/ML Engineer with a background in Neuroscience. Passionate about the intersection of privacy, security and generative AI.

Amina Mansour

Staff Developer Relations Engineer, Google Cloud

Amina Mansour is a Staff Developer Relations Engineer at Google, where she continues to work towards a better developer experience for GCP customers. Prior to this, she led platform and production engineering teams at Verily. With over 15 years of experience across software development... Read More →

Tuyen Nguyen

Trust & Safety Manager, Google

Tuyen started her career in consulting at Accenture Federal Services in Washington DC. Her portfolio of work includes analytics initiatives for the United States Postal Service, United States Department of Agriculture, and Department of Homeland Security. In 2018 she made the leap... Read More →

Samaneh Saadat

ML Software Engineer, Google

Samaneh Saadat is a Machine Learning Software Engineer at Google, with a strong academic and research background, holding a PhD in Computer Science from University of Central Florida. She currently leads high-impact initiatives in the Core ML Frameworks organization at Google. Her... Read More →

Aditi Sinha

Founder and CEO, Point Of View Label

Strategic marketing leader with a track record of innovation led go-to-market strategies across start-ups and global tentpole initiatives with footprint in >20 countries. Driven by transforming insights into product experiences and brand narratives that generate enduring relationships... Read More →

Neha Srivastava

Vice President, J P Morgan Chase

Neha is a seasoned technology product leader with over 15 years of experience spanning various industries and roles. In her current role as Vice President in Cybersecurity at JPMorgan Chase, she focuses on crafting security strategies and addressing emerging threats. Her efforts include... Read More →

Sponsors

Google's Women Techmakers

Women Techmakers provides community, visibility, and resources to help all women in tech thrive.We are building a world where all women can succeed in tech.95K+ MembersGain access to curated resources, exclusive events, and support from Google and the WTM community.2,600 AmbassadorsLead... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 10:30am - 4:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Career Acumen

10:30am PDT

📸 Get Your LI Headshot with Armoire & Sombilon Studios

Monday April 28, 2025 10:30am - 4:00pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Your headshot glow-up is getting a serious style boost!
Sombilon Studios is back at the Women in Tech Regatta with complimentary professional studio headshots—perfect for speakers, guests, and sponsors alike. Whether you're refreshing LinkedIn, launching something big, or just ready to shine, this is your moment.
And this year, we’ve leveled up: Armoire is sponsoring the photo booth!
Stop by before your shoot for personalized style advice—and maybe even pick out a power blazer that’ll make your headshot pop.
Seattle-based and female-founded, Armoire is a clothing rental membership designed to help ambitious women love what they’re wearing—minus the stress of shopping. With curated recommendations and stylist-selected pieces, it's never been easier (or more sustainable) to elevate your wardrobe.

Sponsors

Armoire

Armoire is the Seattle-based, female-founded clothing rental membership that helps ambitious women love what they’re wearing. Armoire's curated recommendations and stylist picks save you time and make it easy to refresh your wardrobe with elevated pieces in a sustainable way. Seattle... Read More →

Sombilon Studios

In today’s competitive marketplace attention is the currency that truly matters. How do you avoid your brand’s message from getting lost in a noisy, distracted, ever-scrolling world? With captivating visual storytelling that attracts your ideal audience, gets them to stop, take... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 10:30am - 4:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Connection Engineer Events

12:30pm PDT

Hiding in the Bathroom: Emotions in the Workplace & How to Manage Them

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

What happens when you start to feel frustrated, worried, disappointed, or just plain mad at work? For many women the answer is to “hide in the bathroom” and cry. Why? Because up until now showing emotions in the workplace has been seen as a weakness. Yet, women and men are emotional creatures. During this panel discuss we’ll discuss when it is appropriate to express true emotions at work, how embracing vulnerability can improve your career, and tips for keeping things professional while remaining authentic to yourself.

Moderators

Mylene Barizo

Founder/Principal, Leadership Ladder LLC

Mylene brings a unique blend of retail sales, customer service, and P&L knowledge to the practice of maximizing human capital. After executive HR roles at Enterprise Mobility and The Boeing Co., she continues to elevate and sustain the next generation of talent through her work... Read More →

Speakers

Arushi Jain

Applied Scientist, Microsoft AI

Arushi is an Applied Machine Learning Scientist at Microsoft, driving Enterprise Fine-Tuning for Language Understanding in M365 Copilot within the Microsoft Search, Assistant & Intelligence (MSAI) team. She previously completed Microsoft’s competitive 2-year AI Rotational Program... Read More →

Jyoti Jani

CEO & Founder, Spille:Play

Jyoti Jani has been designing and delivering people and culture programming since 2011.With a background as an engineer, learning and development strategist, and systems thinker, Jyoti has developed expertise in cultivating creativity, communication, and cultural transformation across... Read More →

Arianna Fuller

Global Head of Client Operations, Parametric

Arianna (Ari) is a seasoned leader with over 13 years of experience in operations. She is currently the MD head of Client Operations for Parametric where she oversees all client facing processes for highly customized investment products. Previously she held roles in operational risk... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Adapt & Thrive

12:30pm PDT

Glow Up Your Job Search: Stand Out to Recruiters

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

UW Medicine SLU campus 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Unlock new tactics for catching recruiters' eyes and standing out in today's job hunt. Our experts will share tips on networking smarter, showcasing your strengths, and making a memorable impression. Prepare to enhance your job search game and increase your chances of landing the perfect role!

Moderators

Ruchi Khanna

Head of Talent, Hitech Advisors

Ruchi Khanna has over a decade of experience in technical recruiting, specializing in engineering and product roles. She combines her expertise in talent acquisition with strong client relationship management skills to build successful partnerships.Known for her collaborative approach... Read More →

Speakers

Ross Powell

Talent Acquisition Consultant, Microsoft

I’m a talent acquisition leader with over 10 years of experience with both in-house and agency recruitment. Over the course of my career I’ve been a sourcer, a full-life cycle recruiter, and a recruiting manager supporting large international tech companies. I’ve led teams as... Read More →

Vijay Shivlani

Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, ServiceTitan

Senior level recruitment professional with over 16 years of experience in the internet and management consulting industries. Strong leader, strategist, and team player with demonstrated ability to gain solid understanding of the latest technology, identify the unique characteristics... Read More →

Dora Leung

Sr. Technical Recruiter, Highspot

Hi! I'm Dora. Over the past eight years, I’ve built a career in recruiting across all functions, primarily in mid-stage startups. Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to lead global talent acquisition efforts, built teams from the ground up in regions like North America, EMEA... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building D UW Medicine SLU campus 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Career Acumen

12:30pm PDT

Jump Ship: Strengths-Based Strategies for Career Change

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

In today’s ever-shifting world of work, career journeys rarely follow a straight line. This interactive workshop invites you to embrace the twists, turns, and tides of professional reinvention. Whether you're considering a shift or already mid-pivot, you'll explore practical ways to experiment, evolve, and move forward with purpose.

Using hands-on tools and group dialogue, we’ll focus on identifying your core strengths, redefining your professional identity, and crafting a plan that’s authentic to where you are now—and where you want to go next. Expect real talk, new strategies, and a supportive space to set your course for whatever comes next.

Speakers

Venus Rekow

Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach, Neural Shifts

I am fascinated by how the brain works and affects our behavior. My ongoing research on psychological safety, Inclusion and leadership practices helps my clients drive behavior change, creating stronger organizational cultures. I hold a B.S. in psychology, a M.S. in Organizational... Read More →

Sandra Galvis

Co-founder and Executive Director, LatinaTechies

Driven by curiosity and fueled by impact, Sandra Galvis is no stranger to career reinvention. With over 20 years of experience across government, logistics, and tech, she has successfully navigated multiple career pivots, across industries, countries, and roles. From analyzing economic... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Career Acumen

2:30pm PDT

Speak Up, Stand Out: Advance Your Thought Leadership and Communication Confidence

Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

UW Medicine SLU campus 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, nearly 80% of women struggle with self-advocacy at work. This rate can be even higher in industries where women are largely underrepresented, like tech! Confident communication builds trust and authority, advances leadership, elevates collaboration, boosts team performance, and combats gender bias. In this interactive training, participants will explore what holds them back in their thought leadership and communication confidence. They will learn how to minimize their inner critic and overcome imposter syndrome to use their voice more intentionally. Participants will leave with practical tools to amplify their voice, project confidence in any setting, and share their unique perspectives to stand out as thought leaders.

Speakers

Sara Dean

Keynote Speaker/Facilitator/Executive Coach, Shameless Leadership

Sara Dean is a Keynote Speaker, Certified Facilitator, and Executive Coach. A coach for over 20 years, Sara helps women leaders and their teams advance their leadership resiliency, thought leadership, and communication confidence. She has spoken for and coached leaders at Google... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building D UW Medicine SLU campus 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Career Acumen

2:30pm PDT

📓 Co-Journaling: Write, Reflect, Connect

Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Speakers

Melody Biringer

Founder, Women in Tech Regatta

Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Connection Engineer Events

2:30pm PDT

Breaking Into Tech with Ada Developers Academy

Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

750 Republican St Building F, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Tech can feel like a locked room—but Ada Developers Academy is handing out keys. Whether you're shifting careers, re-entering the workforce, or just starting to upskill, this session is for anyone looking to get a real foothold in the industry.

Hear from Ada grads and early-career pros as they share what it really takes to break into tech. We’ll explore how to turn a nontraditional background into a strength, grow your network from the ground up, and tap into the kind of community that helps you not just break in—but thrive.

You’ll walk away with practical tips, inspiring stories, and the confidence to take your next step in tech—whatever it looks like.

Speakers

Ana Parada Mar

Technical Program Manager, Microsoft

Ana Parada Mar is a proud immigrant from Mexico who has called the Pacific Northwest home for over twenty years. Her career began in education and nonprofit spaces, where she held impactful roles at organizations like Fred Hutch Cancer Center—serving as Program Manager in the Office... Read More →

Dana Rocha

Data Analyst, Allen Institute

Dana is a data analyst at the Allen Institute, where she specializes in data pipeline automation to support scientific teams within the Allen Institute for Brain Science. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion, and leads the Allen Institute’s Women in Tech employee resource... Read More →

Tina-Marie Gulley

CEO, Ada Developers Academy

Tina-Marie is a dynamic professional with an impressive 15-year career dedicated to fostering growth and innovation across community organizations, corporations, and startups, successfully generating over $40 million in revenue. Recognized as one of Adweek’s Rising Brand Stars... Read More →

ivette Cortez

Program Manager, Ada Developers Academy

Ivette Cortez is a passionate advocate for equity in tech and education, with over a decade of experience designing transformative programs that center community, inclusion, and lifelong learning. As the Student Affairs Program Manager at Ada Developers Academy, she leads with purpose—creating... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
UW Medicine Primary Care at South Lake Union Building F

Tech Mavens

4:30pm PDT

🎥 Discover Your Hidden Figure: Empowering Women in STEM & Tech

Monday April 28, 2025 4:30pm - 7:00pm PDT

439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

🚀 Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the extraordinary women of Hidden Figures and their lasting legacy in STEM, BioTech, and Life Sciences!

This exclusive event, hosted by Women in Bio, invites you to dive into the remarkable stories of four trailblazing mathematicians who reshaped space exploration and opened doors for future generations of women in science.

🔎 Uncover the Untold Stories
Get to know Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Mann Darden — brilliant minds who defied racial and gender norms to make groundbreaking contributions to NASA.
Their resilience, genius, and courage continue to inspire women in STEM today.

🪞 Interactive Self-DiscoveryWhich hidden figure are you?
Through guided exercises, uncover your strengths, reflect on your challenges, and connect with others to explore how we can break barriers and build inclusive spaces across the STEM, biotech, and life science industries.

🌟 Forge Your Path to Success
Jump into dynamic discussions on:

• Building authentic community within our network

• Amplifying your voice in the workplace

• Challenging unconscious biases, personal/professional attachments, and stuck patterns

• Fostering a culture of allyship, support, and growth

🗺️ Create Your Action Plan
Leave with a personalized roadmapfor your STEM journey:

Set bold, achievable goals.

Visualize your next move.

Commit to lifting up others in science alongside you.

🌈 Be Part of the ChangeJoin a powerful community of like-minded professionals who are pushing for progress in STEM & Tech. Together, we’ll carry forward the legacy of the hidden figures who made our paths possible.

Don’t miss this chance to be inspired, connect deeply, and step confidently into your power.

Sponsors

Women in Bio

Monday April 28, 2025 4:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
UW Medicine SLU campus - Building C 439 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Connection Engineer Events

1:00pm PDT

The Center for Wooden Boats | ⚡ CO-STORM! A Think Tank Designed To Be Your Personal Board of Directors For Life and Work | 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109

Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

The Center for Wooden Boats and Lake Union Park
1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109 (Google Map)

WHAT IS A CO-STORM? The CO-STORM™ is a think tank designed to be your personal board of directors for life and work.

The success of the CO-STORM relies in part on YOU.

The concept behind the CO-STORM is about how much we’re able to see for each other that we don’t see for ourselves.

Fresh eyes see our blind spots and filters. They also mirror back to us what’s really going on. There’s a creative back and forth energy in getting outside your own head. A CO-STORMER’S insight can clarify what steps to take next, highlight your strengths, and make you pay attention to what should happen naturally.

WHAT THE SESSION LOOKS LIKE:
We start the session with an introduction to CO-STORMING, instructions, and an overview of our time together. Then we pair you off in groups of three or four. Your group will go off for a 90-minute CO-STORM session. During this session, each participant will have time for an introduction and a chance to discuss their most pressing pain point, project, or idea. Your CO-STORM partners will brainstorm with you on solutions. In the end, we will gather together and recap.

WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?
Bring your challenges, ideas, prototypes…or just an empty notebook, and get ready to take the next step.

You will get new perspectives and confidence to move forward with your project, which might mean ditching plans and go in a totally different direction. No matter the outcome, we guarantee you will already be taking steps in the right direction.

I truly believe we’ve got great energy going in our community you’re not going to find anywhere else…hitch a ride on that energy! - Melody Biringer

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Want to change careers but don’t know where to start?
What’s keeping you up at night?
I have been helping others all my life, it’s time for me now, what should i do?
How can I be more creative at work, when I’m not the one calling the shots?
How can I refine and tell my story?
Fleshing out a side hustle/passion project.
How are you unique – what sets you apart?
Have you hit a serious plateau?

Tuesday April 29, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
The Center for Wooden Boats

Connection Engineer Events

3:30pm PDT

Across from MOHAI (click description for more info) | Tech Meets Tides: A Modern Boating Experience with Silver Seas Yachts

Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

JMH6+2R6 Seattle, Washington, USA

We will all walk over to the launch point from The Wooden Boats Center. In case you want to meet us there, here is the exact location (across from MOHAI).

We’re going out with a splash! Climb aboard a fleet of sleek, modern yachts for a hands-on adventure where innovation takes the wheel. Set on the sparkling waters of Lake Union, this closing event invites you to explore how tech is making boating smarter, more intuitive—and way more fun.

🧭 Learn how to navigate a yacht (no boating background required!)
⚓ Try out the Volvo Penta dynamic positioning system and autopilot tech
💡 Discover how modern boating is becoming more accessible to all

Whether you're a lifelong boater or just boat-curious, this is your chance to experience cutting-edge marine technology up close—with Seattle’s skyline and the Salish Sea as your backdrop.

📍Space is limited.
Brought to you by Silver Seas Yachts – Seattle, longtime locals who know a thing or two about life on the water.

Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Lake Union Park JMH6+2R6 Seattle, Washington, USA

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