Programme of speakers below and more info on our socials!

VUWWIT (Victoria University of Wellington Women in Tech) exists to create a space for women and gender diverse voices in STEM. We connect students to industry by running networking events and sharing job and internship opportunities. We also organise social events to build our community.

WITCon is a one-day student-led tech conference that brings students and industry together to discuss social and technical topics relating to STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Maths).
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This conference was designed to give something to everyone. Anyone working in or around tech will have something to gain from WITCon, whether they are a developer, human resources person, student, tech enthusiast, lecturer, biologist, manager, data scientist, engineer, chemist, gamer, or intern.
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You'll have the opportunity to hear and learn from interesting speakers and panellists, meet other people in the community, and enjoy a catered lunch. We'll also have a photographer taking headshots so if you're needing a new one taken, this is the perfect chance!
Tickets include morning/afternoon tea, lunch, photobooth prints, and a tote bag with some goodies from VUWWIT and sponsors!
Tip: The breaks are the best time for students to approach industry to network and vice versa!

Programme:
9:00 am Doors open, check in begins

9:45 am Check in closes, conference starts, Welcome from MC - Anh Duong

10:15 am Talk 1 Keynote speaker - Wainui Witika-Park - My journey into tech as a disabled, Māori Wahine

11:00 am Talk 2 - Annie Freeman - Finding your confidence when the recipe for success changes

11:30 am Morning Tea Break

12:00 pm Talk 3 - Paul Platen - What does Schrödinger's cat, robots and cybersecurity have in common?
12:30 pm Talk 4 - Hattie Compton-Moen - Breach: The human impact at the intersection of law and tech

1:00 pm Silver Sponsor Plugs

1:05 pm Lunch Break & Activities

2:00 pm Talk 5 - Sarah Daymond - Creativity Needs Data

2:30 pm Talk 6 - Lola Garden & Aorthi Afroza - Why Women in Tech Matter
3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Break

3:30 pm Gold Sponsor Panel

4:15 pm Closing Words from Co-Presidents

4:30 pm Finish

More details will be sent to ticket holders closer to the day regarding check-in, finalised speakers, etc.

Check out our website for more information and our social media to stay up-to-date with VUWWIT!
https://linktr.ee/vuwwit
https://www.vuwwit.co.nz

Ticket sales close Thursday 16th November