Women in Tech Regatta Vancouver 2025

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.

Exciting news for all Women In Tech Regatta participants! Sombilon Studios is back to offer you Professional Complimentary Studio Headshots. Whether you're a guest, speaker, or sponsor, use this opportunity to enhance your professional portfolio.

It's the perfect chance to get a headshot that showcases your professionalism in a fun and engaging setting.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to capture your professional best. We're excited to see you there and help make your experience at the Regatta even more memorable!

Session Location📍 8th Floor.
Amazon security will escort you to the 8th floor.
The photo booth is located on the 8th floor, along the windows across from the glass room

📍 Amazon YVR26 (The Post)
Address: 399 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z1
Entrance: Located at the corner of Georgia and Homer, under the "399" sign.
🔗 [Map Link]

Building Access & Check-In

• More details about the building and access can be found [here].
• Government-issued ID is required for entry.
• Check-in at the main lobby, where security will verify your ID and issue your Amazon visitor badge.
• Wear your visitor badge visibly at all times.
  
  

Arrival & Timing

• Expect a security line—please be patient.

What happens when frustration, disappointment, or worry arise at work? Many instinctively suppress emotions, fearing they’ll be seen as unprofessional. Historically, displaying emotion in the workplace has been perceived as a weakness, yet emotions are a natural and integral part of being human.

In this panel discussion, we’ll explore when and how to express genuine emotions at work, why embracing vulnerability can be a powerful career asset, and how to maintain composure without compromising authenticity. We’ll also dive into strategies for navigating tough conversations with confidence and empathy—ensuring challenges can be addressed directly while fostering trust and understanding in workplace relationships.

By 2025, 1 billion women will have reached menopause, and 40% of women report that new health concerns have impacted their work performance and productivity. Alarmingly, 1-in-5 women have considered quitting their jobs. But the issue isn’t menopause itself—it’s exhaustion, burnout, and a lack of workplace support for navigating midlife health. In this session, we’ll explore the opportunity for organizations and individuals to prioritize women’s health in the workplace—not just for the 20% on the verge of leaving, but for the 80% staying who feel their needs are being overlooked. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to support women at every stage, foster a healthier workplace culture, and ensure no one feels forced to choose between their health and their career. Let’s close the gap and create a workplace where women can truly thrive.