Women in Tech Regatta Seattle 2025

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

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.

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.

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]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.