Proficient leadership and adept management are indispensable for an organization's triumph. Our discussion centered on this subject will delve into the essential skills and qualities required for effective leadership, address the hurdles of navigating a dynamic business landscape, and the best practices for guiding and uniting a team.

Digital technologies are reshaping industries and enterprises in profound ways. Our discussion will investigate the influence of digital transformation on businesses, delve into the opportunities and challenges of adopting digital technologies, and shed light on the essential skills and resources crucial for thriving in an increasingly digital-centric landscape.

Join a discussion on diversity and inclusion to explore the advantages of a diverse workforce, strategies to foster greater inclusivity in the workplace, and the leadership's pivotal role in championing diversity and inclusion.

The Annual Leadership Awards stand out as a signature event for WIT members and the broader DC technology community. It aims to recognize women who excel in their careers while also dedicating themselves to mentoring the next generation of leaders. This year's awards program will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary and honoring our first lifetime achievement awardee. We hope to see you there! Cocktail Attire - Black Tie Optional 6:00 - 6:45pm...

Please join us us on April 18, 2024 for our WIT Connect event, featuring an inspiring address by Ms. Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and Chief Technology Officer for the DoD. The Under Secretary will share insights on fostering innovation, diversity, and inclusion within the technology sector, aligning with WIT's mission to elevate women from the classroom to the boardroom. Ms. Shyu will highlight the cr...

Microaggressions are brief proclamations or activities that convey a negative message about a non-dominant group. In contrast to out-and-out sexism, ableism or other "isms" microaggressions are not intended to be hostile. Microaggressions in professional environments occur every day and involve individuals from marginalized underrepresented backgrounds. This interactive session will focus on common microaggressions that community members from...

Following President Biden’s Executive Order on enhancing customer experience (CX), improving service delivery has become a vital goal for government agencies. But despite the increased attention, a recent study from Partnership for Public Service found that 73% of Americans believe the federal government does not listen to the public. This panel brings together accomplished women in technology and CX to discuss the best approaches to cul...

We’ve all had a “bad” boss before. We’ve all worked in places where we felt unseen as human beings with lives outside of the 9-5. The goal of this presentation is to bring awareness to the need for empathy and emotional intelligence in the workplace and as a leader in addition to how you can improve empathy and emotional intelligence on your teams. What is empathy and emotional intelligence? Great – so why does th...

Are you someone who feels like you need to be 110% qualified to go for a promotion or new role? Do you rate yourself lower than your supervisor or peers on performance assessments? Do you focus more on your failures than your successes? Named in 1978 by two psychologists, Imposter Syndrome is the “condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high performing in external, objective ways.” Halt t...

Protecting sensitive data is critical for mission success, both on and off the battlefield. The Pentagon has been tackling this through cybersecurity approaches like Zero Trust architecture, as well as embracing emerging technologies like 5G and AI. But even with all that work there is a long road ahead as the threat landscape evolves. This panel brings together accomplished women in defense and cybersecurity to discuss tackling complex cyber...