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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event Details

    • Friday, October 06, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom - Online/Virtual Webinar
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    Join us for an insightful presentation on the intersection of cybersecurity and the legal landscape, featuring an exploration of evolving threats posed by ransomware attacks and an overview of the new SEC cybersecurity rule. In this session, our experts will shed light on the legal implications, compliance challenges, and proactive strategies for safeguarding your organization. We will talk through lessons learned, legal considerations and ramifications, mitigating factors and the role of legal counsel in cybersecurity preparedness.

    We hope you can join us for this free virtual event!


    When: October 6, 2023 from 12pm-1pm

    Where: Virtual Webinar on Zoom

    (Zoom link available upon registration)


    Meet Our Speakers


    Kate Campbell joins Godfrey & Kahn's data-privacy group | Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resources

    Kate Campbell, Attorney at Godfrey & Kahn. Kate’s practice focuses on advising clients in a wide array of matters related to cybersecurity and data privacy. She counsels clients on compliance with state, federal and international privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (EU) (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation. Kate assists her clients with establishing data privacy programs, information security programs, information handling, incident response plans and subsidiary information technology and security standards and policies.



    Lillie Conrad, Director and Assistant General Counsel – Corporate Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy at 3M, counsels global teams on data privacy, cybersecurity, AI and digital transformation. Prior to joining 3M, she assisted clients with building privacy and cybersecurity programs, as outside counsel and in-house at Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Lillie is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional and holds the US, Europe and Privacy Manager certificates. Lillie is the Treasurer and Secretary for Northeast Wisconsin Women in Technology, sits on the board of the Appleton YMCA and volunteers with the Milwaukee Justice Center Expungement / Pardon Clinic.


    • Wednesday, October 11, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Rockwell Automation 1201 S 2nd St Milwaukee, WI 53204
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    We're thrilled to announce we've joined forces with Women in Manufacturing (WiM) and invite you to an epic event at Rockwell Automation's Global Headquarters, "Power at the Tower".  This event is free of charge to all members and students.  Not a member yet?  Become one today!  We hope you will join us for:

    • Breakfast, networking, keynote speaker Darcy Luoma, breakout sessions, iconic Rockwell Automation clock tower tours, and so much more! 
    • October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM)! All registrants will receive a custom 'Power at the Tower Cybersecurity Newsletter' to share with family, friends, colleagues, etc.

    • October is also National Manufacturing Month! So much to celebrate.

    Registration is required. Space is limited! REGISTER TODAY!!

    As a participant in the event (“Participant”), I grant permission to Women in Technology - Wisconsin (WIT), and their representatives, successors, licensees, and program partners (hereinafter collectively “Licensed Parties”), to record and take screen captures in connection with this WIT event, and to publish, reproduce, distribute, and/or otherwise use (i) the Participant’s name and (iii) any still or moving photographic or digital image, likeness or sound recording (“Media”) of the Participant for use in Licensed Parties’ publications, website and related media. This license includes all copyrights in and all rights to use, publish and alter the Media and any spoken quote(s) in connection with the Media, without restrictions, for any lawful purpose (including by way of example and not limitation, publicity, illustration, presentations, and Web content), without compensation, and hereby release the Licensed Parties from liability related to the rights granted in this agreement. I have read the above consent and release and fully understand the contents thereof.


    • Thursday, October 12, 2023
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Waukesha County Technical College – Main Campus 800 Main St. Pewaukee, WI 53072
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    Ever wonder about ALL the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES that exist in technology? Join us at WCTC for this incredible event.  Hear from industry experts featuring early, mid, and advanced careers, followed by breakout rooms with panels of professionals in specific career areas (data, cyber, software development, etc.) These panels will highlight key details of different careers within technology. 

    Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to hear from industry experts, understand career opportunities, and network.  See you there!

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    • Thursday, October 19, 2023
    • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Baker Tilly: 4807 Innovate Ln, Madison, WI 53718
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    Title of PresentationBehind the Scenes of a Ransomware Attack

    Summary:

    Join us as Jessica delves into the intricacies of ransomware attacks and their corresponding response strategies. She will take you behind the scenes to show you common and uncommon strategies that attackers use to gain access into organizations, and then walk through what it looks like to try to defend these types of attacks. You’ll walk away from this presentation with several key tips and actions you can take to stay safe personally and help protect your organization, even if you’re not in security.


    Speaker Bio: 

    Jessica Bartley is the Vice President of IT Security and Chief Security and Privacy Officer at TDS and OneNeck IT Solutions. This latest phase of her career has been spent establishing an information security practice that focuses on assessing risks of various threats to the environment and preventing and detecting potential security breaches within various companies in the TDS organization. Jessica has a variety of hands-on and leadership experience in a diverse set of information technology areas but most of all loves building high performing teams and turning around problem areas in businesses. 

    But that’s the boring stuff….for fun, Jessica loves exploring the world, spending time outdoors, hiking, and in her spare time she runs a natural health practice helping chronically ill people get their lives back.








    • Friday, October 20, 2023
    • 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • The Fox Club: 2400 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, WI 54913
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    The WIT@Work Breakfast Series continues! The Center for Digital Government works tirelessly to analyze the current and future state of cybersecurity. How will governments stay ahead of cyber-attackers? Are the emerging threats just too much? What are the new approaches to addressing cyber challenges? This session will tackle these issues by having the CDG present an update on key issues and trends facing government cybersecurity leaders today.

    Register on our site before it's too late!

    The Fox ClubJoin us at The Fox Club at Neuroscience Group Field!

    Location: 2400 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, WI 54913

    When: October 20th, 2023 | 7:00am - 9:30am

    Event Details:

            7 am, Doors open, breakfast begins, & networking.

            7:30 - 9:30 am, Welcome & speaker presentation.


    Our Speaker

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    Teri Takai- SVP Center for Digital Government at eRepublic  

    Teri Takai is the Senior Vice President of the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. She worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years in global application development and information technology strategic planning.   From Ford, she moved to EDS in support of General Motors.   

    A long-time interest in public service led her to the government sector, first as CIO of the State of Michigan, then as CIO of the State of California, and subsequently the CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, the first woman appointed to this role. She then served as the CIO for Meridian Health Plan. She is a member of several industry advisory boards. 

    Teri has won numerous awards including Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year, CIO Magazine’s CIO Hall of Fame, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, the Women in Defense Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

    • Friday, November 03, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom - Online/Virtual Webinar
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    Join our statewide, virtual panel discussion facilitated by Teri Takai on November 3rd!


    The Center for Digital Government works tirelessly to analyze the current and future state of cybersecurity. How will governments stay ahead of cyber-attackers? Are the emerging threats just too much? What are the new approaches to addressing cyber challenges? This session will tackle these issues by having the CDG present an update on key issues and trends facing government cybersecurity leaders today. 



    Meet Our Incredible Panelists





    • Friday, November 17, 2023
    • 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • The Urban Hub: 340 N Broadway #200, Green Bay, WI 54303
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    What is Wisconsin Startup week?  What resources are available for startups? What companies are investing in Startups to solve big audacious problems? How can I get involved, even if I don’t want to start up my own company? It's time to explore innovation.

    Starting any new journey can be daunting and requires courage and resources. That’s why we are partnering with Green Bay’s Urban Hub, the Economic Development Organization, to bring together two groups, the entrepreneur society from Northeast Wisconsin, and Women In Technology to better understand the world of startups and what is going on in Northeast Wisconsin to solve problems and start new business ventures. Also, hear from three local startups including their personal and professional journey to starting their own company and how you might be able to lend your expertise to help them grow and flourish. Last, we will hear from 2-3 Wisconsin based Venture Capital Funds to understand how they choose investments, what they are looking for and what their portfolio’s comprise. 

    Last, we will hear from a few local companies that are partnering with Entrepreneurs through their own incubators, and what big audacious problems they are looking to solve through these investments. 


    Friday, November 17th Agenda:

    • 7:00-7:20 Networking and Breakfast
    • 7:20 Event Kickoff and Hear from the Speakers
    • 9:00 Q&A

    Join us for FREE at the Urban Hub, located inside Base Companies LLC downtown Green Bay!

    The Urban Hub | Greater Green Bay Chamber


    Our Speakers


    Matthew Kee - Manager at Tundra Angels

    As a former VC-backed startup founder turned angel investor, I work with startups to find asymmetric ways to win in the market.

    What I Do: I am the Founding Manager of Tundra Angels, an angel investor network based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We have invested over $2.5m in high growth Pre-Seed to Series A stage companies across the Wisconsin ecosystem. My responsibility is determining which startups to put in front of the group for investment consideration, coordinating due diligence, deal execution, and growth of our portfolio companies.



    Andrew Schmidt - Gener8tor

    Andrew Schmitz is the Managing Director of the U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator (powered by gener8tor) which invests in 5 sustainable mobility focused companies every year. Prior to joining gener8tor, Andrew founded and led two SaaS startups, Proceed.app (exited) and Micronet.


      

    Amy & Joshua Woods - Favoryt Brand Founder

    Founders of Favoryt Brand a natural body and hair products company, who participated in an accelerator through the Green Bay Urban Hub back in 2021. Their founder journey is a great story to listen to. Solo.to/favorytbrand.

    Amy is a wife, mother of four and co-owner/COO of FAVORYT Brand. Her and her husband started this company to provide natural body products for people with sensitive skin. Their product designs focus on compact, mess-free application to be used on-the-go. She has over eight years of experience in operations within the transportation industry and four years of experience an entrepreneurship. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and baking.



    Kelly Schwartz - Fridge Jerky Founder

    Who wants boring anymore? Not us! We're a Wisconsin based small craft jerky company disrupting status quo beef jerky. We've spent years crafting and perfecting our recipes. Friends and family love it - we're sure you've never had jerky like this before! Our uniqueness lies in refrigerator stored jerky, hence our name Fridge Jerky.



    Shane Achterberg - Director of Innovation, Automation and Architecture at Schneider National

    Driven IT professional focused on enabling business segments through collaborative and complete technology solutions to further drive automation and industry leading results.



    Blair TrittDirector, Corporate Ventures & Partnerships at Schreiber Ventures I Venture Investor l Entrepreneur

    Exploring New Spaces, Inspiring Movements, and Progressing Positive Change.

    Motivated business professional focused on a cohesive blend of: societal impact, growth policy, world health and global business/economics.



    As a participant in the event (“Participant”), I grant permission to Women in Technology - Wisconsin (WIT), and their representatives, successors, licensees, and program partners (hereinafter collectively “Licensed Parties”), to record and take screen captures in connection with this WIT event, and to publish, reproduce, distribute, and/or otherwise use (i) the Participant’s name and (iii) any still or moving photographic or digital image, likeness or sound recording (“Media”) of the Participant for use in Licensed Parties’ publications, website and related media. This license includes all copyrights in and all rights to use, publish and alter the Media and any spoken quote(s) in connection with the Media, without restrictions, for any lawful purpose (including by way of example and not limitation, publicity, illustration, presentations, and Web content), without compensation, and hereby release the Licensed Parties from liability related to the rights granted in this agreement. I have read the above consent and release and fully understand the contents thereof.

    • Friday, November 17, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Generac Power Systems - Kern Center S45 W29290 Wisconsin 59 Waukesha, WI 53189
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    Join us for an inspiring and motivational event as we bring together a panel of accomplished female IT leaders. Hear their personal stories and insights on their journeys in the tech world. They’ll shed light on what initially inspired them to start a career in tech, what has kept them there, and what led them to success! Enjoy lunch at 11:30 and our panel discussions start at noon!

    Shattering Glass Ceilings in Tech: Women's Success Stories

    Date:

    Friday, November 17
    Time:

    11:30am - 1:00pm


    Where:  

    Generac Power Systems - Kern Center  
    S45 W29290 Wisconsin 59 Waukesha WI 53189


    Meet the Panelists:  

    • Damini Dhawal (panelist) Vice President, IT Architecture and Strategy GI at AIG 
    • Lori Videkovich (panelist)Director IT Enterprise CRM at Generac Power Systems, 
    • Lynne Briggs (panelist) CIO at Versiti
    • Molly Mulroy (moderator) Executive Vice President + Chief Administrative Officer at WEC Energy Group 

    As a participant in the event (“Participant”), I grant permission to Women in Technology - Wisconsin (WIT), and their representatives, successors, licensees, and program partners (hereinafter collectively “Licensed Parties”), to record and take screen captures in connection with this WIT event, and to publish, reproduce, distribute, and/or otherwise use (i) the Participant’s name and (iii) any still or moving photographic or digital image, likeness or sound recording (“Media”) of the Participant for use in Licensed Parties’ publications, website and related media. This license includes all copyrights in and all rights to use, publish and alter the Media and any spoken quote(s) in connection with the Media, without restrictions, for any lawful purpose (including by way of example and not limitation, publicity, illustration, presentations, and Web content), without compensation, and hereby release the Licensed Parties from liability related to the rights granted in this agreement. I have read the above consent and release and fully understand the contents thereof.


    • Thursday, November 30, 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Hot House Tavern N88W16631 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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    Time to celebrate! Join SE WI as we unwrap the spirit of giving with our Toy Drive and Gift Exchange! Join us for appetizers, beverages, and FUN!


    If you joined us last year for our gift exchange, you know just how much fun was had!  If you missed last year's, don't have FOMO and register today!


    Date: 

    Thursday, November 30th


    Time:
    5:00-8:00 pm

     
    Location: 

    Hot House Tavern
    N88W16631 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

    Making Spirits Bright:

    • Charity Donation: To participate, bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate to Sojourner.  (Special Note: Consider the 12-18 year old age group as they are often overlooked and in need!)

    • White Elephant Gift Exchange: To participate, bring a wrapped gift valued at $20 or less to exchange. The gift can be new or a recycled treasure for someone else to enjoy.

    We cannot wait to celebrate with you!

This season's previous events

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 South Central (Madison Area) Charting a Path to Success: Change Leadership for Professional Development
Friday, September 15, 2023 From Stay-at-home-Mom to Tech Trailblazer: Empowering Women through Continuous Learning
Friday, September 15, 2023 A Journey in Creating a Data Analytics Team | NE Region in-Person Event
Thursday, September 14, 2023 The Journey to Finding Your WHY!
Thursday, August 17, 2023 2022-2023 Season-End Social Event
Thursday, July 13, 2023 2022-23 Season-end Social & Thank You! -- NE WI (Greater Appleton/Green Bay/Oshkosh)
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Blossoms and Bubbles: An End-of-Year Floral Soirée
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Annual Statewide Virtual Meeting 2023
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Summerfest Tech 2023
Thursday, May 25, 2023 A Tech Start Up Journey in the Wearable Technology Sector
Friday, May 19, 2023 Wearable IoT Technology - to Wear or Not to Wear? A WIT@Work Webinar
Friday, May 12, 2023 Rapid Fire Book Review - WIT@Work breakfast series - NE WI (Greater Appleton/Green Bay/Oshkosh)
Thursday, May 04, 2023 South Central (Madison Area) Technology in the Making of Luxury Appliances
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Unmasking Our Blind Spots - WIT@Work Webinar
Monday, April 24, 2023 Mental Health Matters: "Doing vs Being" Workshop & Networking Event
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 It's All About Who You Know: Get More Money, Meaning and Impact with a Coach, Mentor and Sponsor
Thursday, April 06, 2023 South Central (Madison Area) Influencing Through Partnerships
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Benvenuti! - Bingo, Spirits, and Networking – SC (Madison Area) Happy Hour
Friday, March 17, 2023 Everyday Agile - WIT@Work breakfast series - NE WI (Greater Appleton/Green Bay/Oshkosh)
Wednesday, March 08, 2023 An Agile Evolution a WIT@Work Breakfast Event - SE WI
Wednesday, March 01, 2023 🟢 WITonCampus Virtual Panel: Business Analytics Program
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 A Cloud Transformation is Brewing - WIT@Work Webinar
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Galentine's Day networking at Bank Vault Speakeasy -- Northeast WI (Greater Appleton/Oshkosh/Green Bay)
Monday, February 06, 2023 WIT Northwest Galentine's Day Event
Wednesday, February 01, 2023 South Central (Madison Area) Resource Management – Giving IT the Ability to Prioritize and Say No to Projects
Friday, January 27, 2023 Executive Presence, Building Confidence & Trust -- Jan. WIT@work virtual webinar
Friday, January 13, 2023 Executive Presence, Building Confidence & Trust -- Greater Appleton/Oshkosh/Green Bay
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Belonging in Today’s Workplace: How Business Leaders Can Amplify DIB Efforts - Madison Area
Thursday, December 08, 2022 Holiday Social & Donation Drive -- Greater Green Bay/Oshkosh/Appleton
Tuesday, December 06, 2022 December Social Event - Southcentral (Madison Area)- Happy Hour & Toys for Tots
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Oh What Fun! Join Us for a Holiday Cheers!
Friday, November 18, 2022 How'd You Get that Raise? A WIT@Work virtual skills session
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Tips & Tricks With 2 Cyber Chicks! a WIT@Work Breakfast Event - SE WI
Friday, November 11, 2022 9 Soft Skills to Fast-Track your Career & NWTC Engineering Atrium Tour! - Breakfast Series Event
Wednesday, November 02, 2022 Storytelling for Transformation - WIT@Work Breakfast series - SC WI (Madison Area)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 The Metaverse - A WIT@Work Virtual Event
Friday, October 14, 2022 Lessons from Female Leaders - WIT@Work Breakfast series - NE WI (Greater Appleton/Green Bay/Oshkosh)
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Wellness Check: a WIT@Work Breakfast Event - SE WI
Wednesday, October 05, 2022 Your Journey to a Vibrant Data Culture - WIT@Work Breakfast series - SC WI (Madison Area)
Friday, September 30, 2022 Self-Care – Good for you AND for Productivity
Thursday, September 15, 2022 My Career Journey a WIT@Work Breakfast Event - SE WI
Wednesday, August 03, 2022 Summer Social - Southcentral (Madison Area) - Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 03, 2022 Happy Hour & Vision Board Workshop
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Networking Happy Hour -- Northeast WI (Greater Appleton/Green Bay/Oshkosh)
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 WIT Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 16, 2022 WIT Breakfast & Round Table Discussion
Friday, June 03, 2022 Beyond the Hype - Blockchain and Digital Assets
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Rapid Fire Book Review - WIT@Work Breakfast series - NE WI (Greater Appleton/Green Bay/Oshkosh)
Friday, May 20, 2022 Scrum: The Agile Advantage Needed in our Digital Age
Thursday, May 19, 2022 Speed Networking - WIT@Work Breakfast series - SC WI (Madison Area)
Friday, April 29, 2022 The Great Reboot: Life after the pandemic - a WIT@Work Breakfast series event, NE WI (Greater Appleton/Green Bay/Oshkosh)
Friday, April 22, 2022 2022 - This Is How We Do IT
Thursday, April 07, 2022 The Places You Can Go!
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Top Privacy & Cybersecurity Imperatives in 2022
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 "Hello Spring!" Social -- Northeast, WI (greater Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh)
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Swing into Spring with Women in Technology - Southcentral (Madison Area) - Happy Hour
Thursday, March 10, 2022 March Social Event - Southeast (Milwaukee Area) - Happy Hour
Friday, February 25, 2022 Own Your Upskilling
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Northeast, WI - Galentine's Day Event!
Thursday, February 10, 2022 Adafruit Circuit Board: Train-the-Trainer event! (Session 2)
Tuesday, February 08, 2022 Adafruit Circuit Board: Train-the-Trainer event!
Friday, January 14, 2022 Power Formula for LinkedIn Success
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Confident On Camera
Monday, December 13, 2021 December Social Event - Southeast (Milwaukee Area) - Happy Hour & Toy Drive
Thursday, December 09, 2021 Dec. Social - Northeast (Appleton/Green Bay) Free Professional Headshots & Holiday Donation Drive
Tuesday, December 07, 2021 December Social Event - Southcentral (Madison Area) - Happy Hour & Toys for Tots
Friday, November 12, 2021 Transforming Teams into the Future of Work
Thursday, November 04, 2021 Northeast WI Networking Happy Hour, Kaukauna, WI
Friday, October 29, 2021 What You Need To Know About Ransomware
Friday, September 24, 2021 Women in Business: A Formula for Success

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