Vancouver Women in Technology
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Join us on November 12th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for this virtual event - we have now created limited space for non-members to join the leadership circle! This will be an amazing leadership circle where Cybele Negris, our guest speaker, will talk to us about her journey to become the founder and CEO of webnames.ca. The event is $5 for non-members, and free for members. Register here today: https://vanwit.ca/event/

Companies are changing the way employees work and this requires trust rather than micromanaging.

Effective communication is more important than ever. The new focus on virtual communication brings a unique set of challenges. Here are some researched-based tips to help you communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, friends, and family. https://www.fastcompany.com//these-13-research-backed-acti

VanWIT was founded under the premise of providing a safe, personable and open environment for Women in Tech and all their allies. We believe in taking action, educating ourselves, and working to take vital steps to fight against racism and social injustice. https://www.womenofinfluence.ca//race-racism-and-equity-i/

Not your Grandma’s phone company! Driven by a commitment to social capitalism and a philosophy to give where you live TELUS has given $1.3B and 1.4M days of volunteerism since 2000. Their goal of using technology to improve the lives of Canadians spans TELUS’ healthcare, agriculture, security, consumer and business practices. As our Signature 2020 sponsor, we thank you and look forward to connecting again. #thankyou #communitysupport #womenintech Message us for more information on sponsorship opportunities with VanWIT!

A Vancouver tech darling surviving and thriving for more than 20 years with a commitment to women, to Vancouver, and to tech. President and multiple Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year winner, Shannon Rogers makes it no surprise that Global Relay embraces diversity, innovation and giving back. From our archive to yours, thank you!!! #thankyou #communitysupport #womenintech Message us for more information on sponsorship opportunities with VanWIT!

As we plan for a new normal, its important to recognize the stress and anxiety that continues. Here is how one company is caring for employee mental health while phasing in a return to working from the corporate office. How are you viewing this transition, for yourself and your family? https://www.linkedin.com//planning-return-office-post-cov/

Hello VanWIT community! Although we may not be meeting in person as we usually do, we still want to support and empower you, no matter where you are. We would love to know what types of virtual events and resources would be helpful to you during these times. Whether it's a specific topic you'd like to learn more about, or just an opportunity to network with other professionals. Let us know in the comments below! We can't wait to connect with you again soon.

Join us on November 12th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for this members only virtual event! Join us for this amazing leadership circle where Cybele Negris, our guest speaker, will talk to us about her journey to become the founder and CEO of webnames.ca. She is a columnist for Business in Vancouver and speaks at dozens of events each year including TEDx and Level Up Conference along with former Prime Ministers Chretien and Harper. This is a members only event! Click here to purchase y...our membership: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vanwit-membership-tickets-12032 If you already have one, register for the event here: https://vanwit.ca/event/

Join us on October 21st from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for this virtual event! Scott Hirsch from TalentMarketplace and Richard Robinson from Robinson Consulting will be joining us for an interesting discussion on how to deal with challenges in the job market and ideas to pivot your job searching strategy. This is a free virtual event. Click here for more details and to register today: https://vanwit.ca/event/

#postitivemindset #VanWIT #womenintech

We are so excited to be back with some new events! More details coming soon. Check out https://vanwit.ca/event/ and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with more info!

Come join us for our final installment of the Power of () series!

Hi #womenintech! Join us at our next event on May 14 for a panel discussion on the Power of Opportunity: Landing Your Dream Job. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4rjrqs We look forward to seeing you! #dreamjob

Celebrating the accomplishments of a young scientist. Share Katie’s story!

Join us on April 9 for our exciting member-only event - with a twist! Members are invited to bring a friend. Contact us for the sign-up code. Or better yet, ask them to purchase a VanWIT membership on Eventbrite.

Welcome our partners from Brazil as they bring ExpoPlaza Latina to this year's BC Tech Summit in Vancouver. Tickets available now.

Our sponsor Cisco is holding an IT conference in Vancouver next Tuesday. Admission is FREE. Registration required. Thanks Cisco!

[Last Chance] Register now for the Jan 15 Power of Coaching Workshop - https://mailchi.mp//last-chance-register-now-for-the-jan-1

Looking forward to our powerful and inspiring speaker Louise Lee.

thanks to our panel of SuperStars for sharing their secrets to success in IT. Stay tuned to our next event on January 15 - The Power of Coaching featuring super coach Louise Lee.

What’s your Superpower? Thanks to our panelists for sharing their road to success in IT.

The panel discussion is sure to inspire. Looking forward to seeing you there.

We recognize the accomplishments of Cecilia Payne a pioneer in astronomy. #womenintech #vanwit #womeninleadership

Tickets now available for our November panel discussion in our Power series. See you there!

A Critical Issue For The Technology Sector: Not Enough Women Are Being Attracted To The Field by Dr. Catherine Boivie You would think that with the increasing role of technology in our lives, the number of women working in the technology field would increase. Unfortunately this is not the case, as Fortune magazine noted (http://fortune.com//report-the-number-of-women-entering-c/ ), "In 2013, only 26% of computing professionals were female down considerably from 35% i...Continue reading

Data governance is a critical consideration as we explore Smart Cities and IoT.

Happy International Women's Day to an amazing community of #womenintech #VanWIT

This is a great list of inspiring women leaders - congratulations to the winners and thank you for paving the way forward for other women! https://www.bcbusiness.ca/BCs-20-most-powerful-women-leader

Thanks for joining us last Wednesday to learn more about Privacy and what everyone needs to be aware of as individuals and organizations. Kirke Management Consulting appreciates you taking the time to come and learn about the topic and they want to share with you some resources that you will find useful. Feel free to download for your own use from the following link: https://kirke-consulting.com/tools/ Privacy pre-assessment this is a short questionnaire that identifies the... areas of risk specific to your organization in terms of Privacy requirements. https://kirke-consulting.com//Kirke-Privacy-Questionnaire- Privacy program checklist this is the list of items that were presented on Wednesday. It’s a good document to keep handy to ensure that the right elements of Privacy management are present. https://kirke-consulting.com//Kirke-Privacy-Program-Checkl

Ready for the Fireside Chat (complete with ) at the BC Tech Association Women Who Tech event. Amazing turnout of women and men with over 300 tickets sold! Come and visit us upstairs if you're at the event tonight to connect with us on our programs and events.

Amazing start to the event with Kirke Management Consulting on privacy and a fantastic turnout of supporters of women in tech.

Looking forward to a fun two days with the VanWIT community - tickets are still available to join us for wine, food, connections, and a discussion on privacy this evening (Wednesday November 15) at Gyoza Bar with Kirke Management Consulting this evening beginning at 5:30pm! If you can't join us tonight, VanWIT will also have a booth set up at the BC Tech Association's Women who Tech event at Railtown Warehouse on Thursday the 16th. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-who-tech-a-fireside-chat- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vanwit-networking-event-privac

Information privacy has continued to dominate the headlines in 2017 - Join VanWIT and Kirke Management Consulting on November 15 to learn more about privacy and security over food and drinks! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vanwit-networking-event-privac

Excited for our upcoming networking event Gyoza Bar on November 15 - have some food and drinks and learn more about Privacy and Security with Kirke Management Consulting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vanwit-networking-event-privac

Just over a week until the launch of our Leadership Circle Series with Raymond James Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Dianne Lapierre! We're excited to kick off this new event series featuring senior leaders in technology sharing their career journeys in an intimate setting. Tickets are nearly sold out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vanwit-leadership-circle-serie

MINDSET MASTERY with Dr. Valerie Young If members of the VanWIT community are be interested in checking out this event from Women's Enterprise Center about overcoming self-doubt and bridging the confidence gap, check out the link below! VanWIT members can use the promo code PARTNER to receive $20 off the event price! http://womensenterprise.us2.list-manage.com/track/click

5 days left to scoop up some of the last remaining tickets for May 2 at the Microsoft Store! Refresh your profile with a complimentary professional headshot and level up your LinkedIn skills! https://vanwit-linkedin.eventbrite.com/?aff=facebook

Tickets on sale now for May 2nd at the Microsoft Store! Join us to take a deep dive into how to use LinkedIn to grow your network and for professional development. Complimentary head shots will be available to help you keep your profile current and apply the new skills you learn from the session. The Microsoft Store team will also be providing VR demos in advance of the presentation! https://vanwit-linkedin.eventbrite.com/?aff=facebook

Save the date! We're excited to announce an upcoming networking and learning event with Microsoft Vancouver on May 2nd - stay tuned for details and ticket availability!

The Minerva Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Michelle Pockey Leadership award. Michelle Pockey was an exceptional community leader and advocate of women in business, law, Indigenous and non-traditional sectors. This award continues her legacy of supporting female leadership by providing financial assistance to Indigenous women, single mothers and women facing economic hardship. Second priority will be given to a woman pursuing law, justice, Indigenous, or environmental studies. For more details on how to apply, visit: https://theminervafoundation.com/michellepockey/ Applications are open until July 2017.

Great start to #IWD2017 discussing tips for landing your next tech gig over an early breakfast.

Hello #Vancouver #tech community! Last friendly reminder of VanWIT's Breakfast tomorrow, March 8th at 8AM Student discount code in effect for $5 off: StudentWIT

Hello! If you have yet to purchase a ticket for our next Breakfast Speaker Series, March 8th @ 8:00 AM, please grab one as our events are usually sold out. Ignite Technical Resources will be going over how to make the most of your LinkedIn profile - a can't miss - as well as the top tips for tech interviews. (Student discount code: StudentWIT) Jennifer Pereira

VanWIT is proud to recognize and partner with WinTech , Canada's leading organization bringing together local tech communities to recognize contributions of women in tech! Be sure to check out their event schedule and all the valuable information and resources available during Feb 27 - March 3. Additional info is available at: http://www.womenintechweek.ca/... - Jennifer Pereira for VanWIT

VanWIT is proud to announce our official partnership and support of the upcoming #BCTech Summit, held March 14 & 15th. This will be 2 days packed with sessions on all aspects of tech and industry - be sure to use promo code "VANWIT100" for $100 off your ticket! Jennifer Pereira for VanWIT.

It's here! Tickets are now available for VanWIT's next Breakfast Speaker Series - March 8th @ 8:00 AM. Featuring Marta Malecki and Vanessa Strachan from Ignite Technical Resources, we'll be covering top tips to nail your next tech interview as well as how to make the most of your LinkedIn profile. Hurry as tickets to VanWIT's events fly fast! Jennifer Pereira for VanWIT.

Hi All, SAVE THE DATE! Our next Breakfast Speaker Series is set for March 8th at 8:00 AM. We'll be featuring Ignite Technical Resources with tips to nail your next interview and how to make the most of your LinkedIn profile. Tickets on sale next week - watch this space! Jennifer Pereira for VanWIT.

Amazing turnout of inspiring women at our networking event tonight! Wonderful to have Frenny Bawa join our president Sandra Horvath in sharing their experiences with the group!

Hi Vancouver Tech Ladies, last chance for tickets as there are only a few spots left for this Thursday evening, Jan 19. We are pleased to announce VanWIT is welcoming a featured guest, Frenny Bawa, to say a few words about women's advancement in technology. Over a 25+ year career in technology, Frenny Bawa has held senior leadership positions at Canadian companies including Motorola, Epic Data, TELUS Corporation and BlackBerry (previously Research In Motion).... Hope you can make it! Jennifer Pereira

It's here! VanWIT's first event of 2017 is happening Thurs Jan 19 @ Wildtale Yaletown! Join us at 5PM for an evening of talking tech. As you know, VanWIT's events sell out *quickly* so you'll want to snap up your ticket. See you there! Jennifer Pereira on behalf of VanWIT

SAVE THE DATE! VanWIT's 2017 launch and next mixer is: 5PM on Thurs, Jan 19th @ WildTale in Yaletown. Event details and registration coming soon!

See what #VanWIT Board Member Catherine Aczel Boivie had to say about the massive 15,000 attendee Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing for 2016! This is the largest gathering in the world of women technologists. Thanks for the insight Catherine, looks like we are continuing to make important strides. Jennifer Pereira for VanWIT... #bctech See more

Launch Academy and Chic Geek are presenting Get Real: Honest Conversations about Startups, Fri Nov 18 @ BrainStation Vancouver for only $20, 6-9 PM. (*30% off with promo code: GEEKON) Get Real is an honest, imperfect look at the journeys of women working in technology and startups. There is an amazing line up of speakers and moderators who are slipping off the sugar-coated shell and taking a hard look at what’s underneath. Real advice. Real stories. Real women. ... Featuring: Nikki Durkin, Founder, 99 dresses & CodeMakers. Ray Walia, CEO Launch Academy & Victory Square Ventures. Barinder Rasode, Director of Social Responsibility Resource Works. Cat Hillier, Senior Customer Service Director, Clio. Tori Holmes, Co-founder, Nectar Juicery See you there... ! Jennifer Pereira for VanWIT