Women in Tech Regatta Vancouver 2025

Join us for a mystery meetup! We’ll match you with a fellow attendee—you might find you have a lot in common, or maybe nothing at all! At the Regatta, our motto is #relationshipsarethetruecurrency, and we’d love to help you meet your new best friend, future mentor, or even your next boss. Sign up to attend, and we’ll personally send you the location details. Expect a cozy meetup at a locally-owned café or coffee bar nearby. #serendipitybaby

Sign-ups open Monday, February 10th. Already registered? Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from us.
Need to make changes to your time slot? Reach out to Stefani at stefani@wittegatta.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 Vancouver? 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.

Participants will have the opportunity to book a free coaching session with certified professional coaches. Individuals can book a 25-minute session and get coaching on any topic. Common topics include setting boundaries, self-advocacy in the workplace, handling challenging conversations, advocating to lead a project or get a promotion, or dreaming about the next step in your career. Non-work topics like personal relationships, finances, family, health and fitness, and friends are welcome too.

Coaches don’t problem-solve or give advice; rather, they help you draw on your inner wisdom and figure out who you want to be and what you want to do.

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Kick off #Regatta2025 with an empowering session spotlighting the journeys of women leading in tech and business. From breaking barriers to driving innovation and fostering inclusivity, our panelists will share their strategies, lessons, and advice for advancing careers, shifting industries, and redefining leadership. Whether you’re aspiring to lead or passionate about championing women in tech, this event offers inspiration and actionable insights for all.

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Our collective female experience, backed by research, shows women and men behave differently in the workplace, at women’s expense. Studies show women tend to follow the rules more closely than men, do not push for salary increases at the same rate as men, and underestimate the value of networking to get ahead. During this session learn from experienced leaders on how to negotiate, navigate and neutralize these situations. Let’s take a page out of our male colleagues’ playbook and ask ourselves “#whatwouldchaddo?”

The job market is ever-changing, which comes as no surprise when you take into consideration that the average millennial is expected to change jobs 15-20 times in their life. Couple that with the current landscape with news of layoffs and labor shortages almost in the same breath depending on your industry. All to say that it is wise to ensure you’ve got your best foot forward when job shifts may be on the horizon by investing in your personal and professional development and keeping your skills up to date.

Hear from our panelists for on the ground advice about how they’re sharpening their skills and maintaining sanity in the current job climate. We’ll wrestle with the question, “Can you ever really be future proof?” and more. Whether you’re just beginning your career or on the brink of your next job change, this conversation will have something for everyone.

Join this session to hear from conventional and unconventional leaders with vastly different leadership styles. Learn how they navigate rough waters, let out the sails to capture momentum and drop anchor when necessary. Bonus: Learn why you are already a leader, even if you don’t currently recognize it.

What happens when you start to feel frustrated, worried, disappointed, or just plain mad at work? For many women the answer is to “hide in the bathroom” and cry. Why? Because up until now showing emotions in the workplace has been seen as a weakness. Yet, women and men are emotional creatures. During this panel discuss we’ll discuss when it is appropriate to express true emotions at work, how embracing vulnerability can improve your career, and tips for keeping things professional while remaining authentic to yourself.

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Unlock new tactics for catching recruiters' eyes and standing out in today's job hunt. Our experts will share tips on networking smarter, showcasing your strengths, and making a memorable impression. Prepare to enhance your job search game and increase your chances of landing the perfect role!

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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?