Women are breaking the glass ceiling in every sector, including the tech industry. Many organisations around the world are championing gender diversity at the workplace and leadership roles in AI and analytics are not off-limits for women. The number of women-centric conferences and events have also gone up in lockstep with this general trend, so here is a list of the top tech conferences of 2021.
The Girls In Tech Conference | Dates: September 15, 2021
The Girls In Tech Conference will be the perfect stage to build your skills and explore personal development opportunities. The one-day virtual event features motivational keynotes, insightful panel discussions and group conversations.
The Rising | Dates: May 21-22, 2021
The Rising brings together professionals from the industry and academia, and data science leaders under one virtual roof to exchange cutting edge ideas and discuss the latest developments in data science. The women luminaries in data science will shed light on the inner workings of the field.
Women in Cybersecurity | Dates: September 8-10, 2021
The WiCyS conference is a flagship event for women in cybersecurity. It claims to be the largest cybersecurity conference with equal representation of professionals and students. The conference helps organisations recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity.
Virtual Grace Hopper Celebration (vGHC) | Dates: Sept 27- Oct 1, 2021
Grace Hopper Celebration (vGHC) is one of the largest gatherings of women technologists, where women from around the world learn, network, and celebrate their achievements. The event allows collaborative proposals, networking, and mentoring for the attendees.
Women in Tech Summit (WITS) | Dates: October 20-22, 2021
The Women in Tech Summit (WITS) is a virtual version of the Women in Tech Summit series. From discussions about trending topics in tech and information on powering through career phases and opportunities to online networking.
Women Impact Tech | Dates: October 19, 2021
Women Impact Tech aims to achieve equality in tech. The event is building a community for women in technology to inspire, empower, and advance gender equity. The event will be held in San Francisco on 19th October 2021.
Tech Up for Women | Dates: November 16, 2021
Tech Up for Women is a one-day event focusing on new technological advances in tech. The event covers various areas, from cybersecurity, digital transformation, blockchain, big data, eCommerce, cloud security, AI, under the sea and space technology, VR, entrepreneurship resources, smart building technology, consumer technology, and more.
Women In Tech Festival | Dates: October 13-15, 2021
The Women in Tech Festival celebrates women in STEM, business as well as leaders who work to inspire, engage and empower women. The three-day event invites women around the world to join together virtually as well as in person.
