SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
What is it? The Regatta connects and celebrates the venue city s women in tech through a week long program of events, speakers and experiences. WiT is designed to give them access to mentors, peers, resources and to the power of community. During Regatta week we present 30 hands on workshops, with over 100 speakers. Sessions are grouped thematically, and each is hosted at one of five ports. Attendees create a personalized workshop itinerary aligned to their specific interests. What s unique? It s a boutique rather than a keynote event. The workshops are intentionally small discussion groups, so that everyone can be seen, heard and participate in a safe environment. Exciting things are on the way... WIT Regatta is an international event in Vancouver BC (January), Seattle (April), and Amsterdam (October). We ve also expanded from a 1-night to a full 5-day event.
Startup Seattle WA FIRST Robotics IGNITE Anita Borg Institute TUNE House Assn for Women in Communications Lean In Seattle Women in Wireless Lesbians Who Tech Seattle Space Gals Seattle PyLadies Association for Women in Computing She s Coding WTIA Launch CodeWashington Stem iurbanteen Ada Developers Academy Women in Bio Year Up Girls Without Limits The F Bomb Breakfast Club Chick Tech Kal Academy Seattle Angel App Camp for Girls Assn for Women in Science Gems Programs ALPFA Code.org Tech Bridge Girls El Centro De La Raza Digital Connectors Program Girl Develop It Seattle Leading Women in Technology National Society of Black Engineers STEM Paths Innovation Network Student RND New Tech Seattle The Swing Shift UW Society of Women s Engineers UW Women in Informatics Women in Technology International Women s Bureau at the US Department of Labor Startup Seattle WA FIRST Robotics IGNITE Anita Borg Institute TUNE House Assn for Women in Communications Lean In Seattle Women in Wireless Lesbians Who Tech Seattle Space Gals Seattle PyLadies Association for Women in Computing She s Coding WTIA Launch CodeWashington Stem iurbanteen Ada Developers Academy Women in Bio Year Up OUR NORTH STAR Our goal is to be the strategic center for positive change and innovation for women and allies in technology and workplace diversity. Through education, connections, and increased awareness, our attendees have informed individual and collective agency. We promote non-profit groups that support women and girls in tech at our Opening Kickoff Resource Reception events. WIT Regatta is a curated collection of educational events, workshops and conversations designed to connect women in tech to mentors, peers, resources and to the power of community.
We at THE WiT Regatta passionately believe in the power of community and strive to build new connections in our ever-growing ecosystem. We will provide a powerful week brimming with opportunities to build your tribe and buoy our spirit, no oars required. Our goal is for everyone to be seen, heard and to walk away from this week with new ideas and relationships. - Melody Biringer, Connection Engineer & WIT Regatta Creator
/ ABOUT OUR SEATTLE PARTICIPANTS... 1,000+ ATTENDEES TOP JOBS Developers & Engineers Program Managers Founders/CEOs Product Managers Marketing & Sales HR Talent Manager Project Manager Business & Data Analyst Designers TOP COMPANIES Microsoft Nordstrom Capital One Expedia Amazon Google Expedia Amazon Google YEARS EXPERIENCE 50% 10% 20% 15% 5% 8+ Years 6-8 Years 3-5 Years 1-2 Years Just starting
Who s it for? WiT Regatta is an inclusive event. Regardless of your area(s) of expertise, all genders, and career levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. We are committed to being a collaborative platform for people, ideas and discourse. We ll come together to amplify careers, define the future of tech and blow our own minds.
Thanks for putting on a fantastic event! As a woman who has been in tech and male dominated fields my entire career it is so important for women to make connections and build a community. THE TESTIMONIALS SAY IT ALL... STACEY THORNTON This one was first class and something that will stay with me for a very long time. It was inspiring for me to experience the courage and braveness the room offered that evening. It empowered me to practice being vulnerable, and that s one of my themes for 2018. NADINE STILLE When the WiT Regatta was recommended, I hesitated but attended anyway. Keeping an open mind and heart has led this to be one EPIC week of learning, growth, connection, revitalization, direction and empowerment. TIFFANY ELSENER
What are the sponsorship opportunities? Captain of the SHIP Be our Headline Partner for the Regatta week. Your name will be front and center on all of the promotion we do, along with opening remarks at the opening day soiree as we set sail for the week. You can create your own recruiting and marketing presence for the entire week. Ahoy! Opening Day Anchor our opening event with opening remarks and a branded table to recruit and build relationships. Our opening event brings all the hype together in one place to kick off the festivities of the week. Attendees get to mingle, enjoy refreshments, and explore the resource and recruiting reception brimming with Women in Tech opportunities and more. Closing Party Crown our week of connections with closing remarks, a VIP speaker pre-party, and a branded table to recruit and build relationships. The closing party brings new friends together so they can exchange ideas and prepare for that next step. Attendees can mingle with esteemed mentors, enjoy refreshments, and other surprise elements. Port Partner Be one of our exclusive five Port partners on the track that s meaningful to your company: Leadership, Culture & Inclusion, Career, Startup and Tech. You ll be the Headline Port Partner for the Regatta week, with your name front and center on all of the promotion we do, along with opening remarks at a session of your choice. You can create your own recruiting and marketing presence in your Port.
Breakout Session Pick any session in the Regatta that is near and dear to your tech heart, and headline that session with opening remarks. You are invited to provide a leader to facilitate that panel conversation. Create your own recruiting and marketing presence to make a splash. MotherSHIP basecamp All about YOU Be our exclusive basecamp partner where the focus is doting on our attendees with self care services and other perks. You ll be the Port Partner for the Regatta week, with your name front and center on all of the promotion we do, You can create your own recruiting and marketing presence in our MotherSHIP. Co-Storm Host Host one of our famous Co-Storms on your site. During this session, each participant will have time for an introduction and a chance to discuss their most pressing pain point, project or idea in a safe and empowering environment. Co-Storm partners will brainstorm on solutions and positive changes. Your leaders are invited to be part of the incredible group of mentors, ready to give back by sharing their experience and expertise. Urban Campfire Dinner Host Gather round. Share Stories. Explore Perspectives. Host a family-style dinner party with a select list of attendees of your choice. During this dinner, you ll open up with remarks, and start the dinner conversation so that attendees walk away with a deeper sense of community and camaraderie within the world of tech. Urban Campfire is designed to spark and experience sweet moments of inspiration, both business and personal, through joyful kinship and conversation.
Here s a snapshot of our 2018 sponsors that helped bring WIT Regatta to life. Thanks to our major sponsors Microsoft, Capital One, Nordstrom Technology, Google, facebook, Expedia, Uber, Northeastern University, Smartsheet, and Wave Business who value our goals, and make it possible for us to create this event to support women in the tech workplace. Become a sponsor. Host an event. Connect with the WIT community.
For sponsorship questions or arrangements, please contact: Melody Biringer ph: 206-940-5249 melody@thecravecompany.com WomenInTechRegatta.com