WIT Conference - Colorado Technology Association

Colorado’s tech community is powered by women leaders who were dedicated to empowering their teams, organizations, community, and beyond. The Women in Tech (WIT) Conference celebrated and supported our unique community.

In its 13th year, the WIT Conference was a retreat-style event celebrating women across technology. In 2023, over 650 women gathered to hear from a variety of dynamic speakers and engaged in meaningful discourse on technology trends, leadership, and the opportunities and challenges facing women building a career in tech.

At our 2023 Women in Tech Conference, we explored the theme, “When Women Lead.” We discussed how our organizations, teams, and communities change when women are in leadership positions, how women contribute to the thriving Colorado tech community, and how we could create opportunities for a broader range of voices and perspectives moving forward.

More information on our 2024 Women in Tech Conference coming soon.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Thursday, September 12, 2024
7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Spruce Mountain Ranch
Larkspur, Colorado

TICKET PRICES + IMPORTANT DATES

What You Get When You Register for the 2021 Women in Tech (WIT) Conference

CTA MEMBERS-ONLY ACCESS

World-Class Keynotes

Exclusive Content & Community-Led Sessions

Professional Development Workshops

Luminary Mentor Hours

Rejuvenation Programming

Virtual and In-person* Community Networking

On-Demand and Archived Content

Digital Journal

Digital Photo Booth

The first 500 people signed up to attend WIT will receive a digital copy of Marissa King’s recent book, “Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection.”

Companies who purchase a group of tickets for their attendees will receive hard copies of Dorie Clark’s new book, “The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World” to be released on September 21!

(*in-person events will be located in Denver and are subject to COVID-19 safety protocols)

Credit Card Payment Only
Tickets must be purchased with a credit card at the time of registration.

2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Julia Boorstin

Senior Media & Tech Correspondent, CNBC

Linda Clemons

CEO, Sisterpreneur

Kate Johnson

CEO, Lumen

2023 SPEAKERS

Kate Bailey

Co-Founder // TARRA

Reagan Cannon

Speaker, Coach + Former Executive

Julietta Franks

Managing Director of Technical Operations and Maintenance Systems Technology // United Airlines

Tasha Jones

CEO + Founder, LV Jones Consulting

Rose Lindauer

AI/ML Engineer // Lockheed Martin

Kristine Munro

Founder and Intuitive Community Builder, The Illume Collective // Host, Pivot to Passion Podcast

Ananta Nair

Artificial Intelligence Engineer // Dell

Aimara Rodriguez

Founder + Intuitive Community Builder // The Illume Collective

Carolyn Ujcic

Director, AI Services // Google Cloud

2023 Luminaries

WIT Luminaries are female tech executives and community leaders who join the event to share their leadership journey and lead our table discussions.

Shawn Adamson, Comcast Business
Angela Appleby, Plante Moran
Karla Arzola, Rocky Mountain Human Services
Kelsey Bell, Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Amy Bhikha, State of Colorado
Ashley Bolton, City and County of Denver
Michelle Bourgeois, St. Vrain Valley Schools
Ann Boyd, Stoplight
Kim Brown Wilmsen, Arrow Electronics
Johneen Buffard, Google
Lissa Burkholder, Google
Deborah Cameron, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
Michelle Carr, Moss Adams LLP

Stephanie Casto, Arrow Electronics
Emily Cellar, Wheel Pros
Sudha Chandrasekharan, Auctane
Ashlee Collins, Inspirato
Tracy Cook, Zayo
Krischel Crawley
Carrie Damon, Centura Health
Celia Dietrich, Dietrich Partners
Courtney Ehrlichman, Panasonic
Lori Frasier, Pax8
Esther Friend, Five9
Kassendra Galindo, Cooley LLP
Paige Goss, Point Solutions Group
Kathleen Greenburg, FirstBank
Sandra Haden Solin, Capitol Solutions
Sarah Herzog, Ardent Mills

Tammie Hilend, Pivot Positive
Molly Ho, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Sevrin Huff, DISH Network
Allison Hull, Maxar Technologies
Aleta Jeffress, CGI
Marina Johnson, MOST Programming, Inc.
Tasha Jones, LV Jones Consulting
Gauri Kapur, Hitachi Vantara
Zaneta Kelsey, Access Mode
Mollybeth (Molly) Kocialski, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Rocky Mountain
Eve Lieberman, OEDIT
Joan Logan
Nancy Lyskawa, Rimini Street

Miranda Mason, Slalom
Suma Nallapati, Insight
Katie Peterson, Accenture
Kate Polesovsky, Tyler Colorado (previously NIC Colorado)
Annette Quintana, Istonish, Inc
Sara Roberts, Blend360
Beth Rudden, Bast AI
Hilary Sontag, St. Vrain Valley Schools
Brandi Vandegriff, Alchemer
Monica Walton, Evoque
Karen Worstell, VMware, Inc
Jennifer Young, TECNA
Helen Young Hayes, ActivateWork

FAQ

When is the 2024 WIT Conference?

The 2024 WIT Conference will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Where is the WIT Conference held?

This retreat-style event is hosted at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, just 45 minutes south of Denver.
Who should attend the WIT Conference?

The WIT Conference is open to all female-identifying and non-binary individuals in the Colorado technology community and beyond who are CTA members. We welcome attendees of all career stages, backgrounds and companies and have a strong focus on creating an inclusive environment. Our diverse, multi-generational delegation is part of what makes our conference unique. This is a sell-out event so don’t wait to purchase your ticket or table! Not a member but would like more information on how to join? Please reach out to Peter Schwartz at peter@coloradotechnology.org
Can I purchase a table?

Yes! Full tables and half tables will be available for purchase beginning in July.
When will tickets go on sale?

Registration will open July 2024 with tiered access based on membership level. Additional details to be released soon, including ticket prices.
Is the WIT Conference open to people outside of the state?

Yes! As long as your organization is a CTA member you are eligible to purchase a ticket.
What are the ticket benefits?

Each ticket to the WIT Conference provides access to world-renowned keynote speakers, cutting edge technology-focused content, professional and personal development workshops and meaningful networking opportunities. At the event, you’ll be able to connect with other attendees including our Speakers and Luminaries*. Each ticket also includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and a happy hour.

*Luminaries are female-identifying or non-binary technology executives and community leaders who join the event to meet our attendees and share their stories through a guided small group discussion.
I'm interested in sponsorship. . .

When you become a Women in Technology Conference sponsor, your organization unlocks the opportunity to elevate your brand in front of tech professionals from all across Colorado’s tech community and showcase your support for women in technology initiatives. Each sponsorship also comes with conference tickets. Contact Peter Schwartz at peter@coloradotechnology.org for additional information.
I'm interested in volunteering. . .

We could not put on these programs without our amazing volunteers! Please reach out to Cori D’Onofrio at cori@coloradotechnology.org for more information on volunteering for this year’s event.
I'm interested in speaking. . .

Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise and passion with us. This year’s event program planning is well underway and speaking slots are limited. If you are interested in speaking at a future CTA event please send a short bio and summary of your speaking topic to Megan Sparks at megan_c@coloradotechnology.com. Note, due to the high volume of requests to speak, each individual email may not be responded to. Please be assured that we’ve received your information and will reach out to you if there is a great fit.
What is a Luminary?

Luminaries are technology executives and community leaders who join the event to meet our attendees and share their stories through a guided small group discussion.
I have additional questions. . .

If you have further questions about the event or anything CTA-related, please reach out to eventsmgr@coloradotechnology.org.

2023 SPONSORS

Interested in sponsoring WIT in 2024? Contact Peter Schwartz at 303-592-4070 or peter@coloradotechnology.org.