Women In Technology Wisconsin Inc. upcoming events

AI in Motion Pt 5 of 5: Maintaining AI Privacy (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

About This Event

The AI in Motion series has taken us on quite a journey, from exploring AI innovation and organizational readiness to upskilling and hands-on experimentation. Now, we're closing out the series with one of the most important conversations of all: how do we build and use AI in a way that's private, ethical, and worthy of trust?

This final session opens with a fireside chat featuring a local cybersecurity and privacy attorney, grounding our AI conversation in real-world legal and regulatory context. What do organizations actually need to consider as AI adoption accelerates? What are the risks, and what does responsible governance look like in practice? We'll dig into all of it.

From there, we'll hear lightning talks from leaders across healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment — each sharing how their industry's unique regulatory environment, risk profile, and business realities shape the way they approach AI, data privacy, and ethics. Same challenge, very different playbooks.

Come ready for honest, practical conversation — and leave with a clearer picture of what it means to build AI solutions that are not just innovative, but secure, compliant, and trustworthy.

High-Level Agenda

7:30–8:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking

8:00–9:00 AM | Fireside Chat Governing Intelligence: Legal Perspectives on AI Risk and Regulation

Ashley Farrell, Associate Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney, Godfrey & Kahn
Moderated by Shruti Thaker, Global Information Strategy Architect, Molson Coors

9:00–10:00 AM | Lightning Talks AI Under Scrutiny: Cross-Sector Strategies for Privacy, Compliance, and Ethics

Healthcare | Christy Arnold, Cybersecurity Engineer Advanced and Elissa McKinley, Associate VP - eGRC & eDiscovery, Advocate Health
Manufacturing | Paula West, Human Cyber Risk Change Manager & Co-Chair AI Governance Council, Rockwell
Entertainment | Mark Hall, IT Security Manager, Potawatomi
Financial Services | Bryan Filipowicz, Assistant Chief Compliance Officer, Associated Bank

☕Sip & Sync in Green Bay☕ (Thursday, June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Event Details:

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WiT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

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Moments That Mattered: Honoring a Year of Community & Leadership (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Over the past year, WiTatWork – South Central Region brought our community together in powerful ways—over coffee, conversations, panels, and celebrations. From our monthly Sip & Sync gatherings across the Madison area, to large-scale networking events, professional development sessions, and inspiring conversations with technology leaders, we spent the year doing what WiT does best: connecting, learning, and lifting each other up. To close out an incredible season, we invite you to join us for our Year-End Happy Hour—a chance to reflect on the impact we’ve made together celebrate our volunteers, sponsors, and attendees, and toast to another year of growth, opportunity, and community within Women in Technology Wisconsin. Whether you joined us once or all year long, this celebration is for you. Come sip, connect, and celebrate the relationships and momentum that make WiTatWork so special.

An Evening at the Tech Improv - NE Region Year End Social (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Event Details:

An Evening at the Tech Improv - NE Region Year End Social!

Step into an evening where tech meets creativity - because innovation rarely follows a script. Celebrate another amazing season by joining Women in Technology Wisconsin for a fun, interactive experience exploring how improv-inspired thinking can spark better collaboration, confidence, and new ideas. Expect laughter, connection, and a fresh take on skills you use every day in tech.

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Middleton (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Fast Connections, Real Impact: How to Host a Speed Mentoring Experience | WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday

Event Details: Fast Connections, Real Impact: How to Host a Speed Mentoring Experience

Event Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Event Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
Location: It’s virtual! After you register, you'll receive the Teams Link.

About this virtual event:

What happens when you combine intentional structure with high energy networking? At our Spring IT Conference, sponsored by WiT at West Bend, we launched a Speed Mentoring session designed to spark meaningful conversations in a short window of time.

Join us for this Fuel Your Friday event as we share how we brought the idea to life — from planning and logistics to facilitation and follow up. We will also share participant feedback and lessons learned, along with tips to help you create a similar experience within your workplace or community.

The West Bend Mutual Insurance Experts:

Bree Gahagan – Software Engineer
Kristin Adamiec – Software Engineer
Christi Chevalier – IT Team Lead
Lisa Zielinski – Delivery Manager
Stefanie Reitz – IT Director

Sip & Sync in Kenosha (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Madison (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Annual Statewide Virtual Meeting: Reflecting on our 2025-2026 Season (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Event Details:

Thank you for an AMAZING 2025-2026 season!

Join us on July 15th as we celebrate a successful year and look forward to what’s next.

Agenda:

Year in review: Take a look back at the highlights, milestones, and achievements that defined the 2025-2026 season.
Heartfelt thanks: Express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible Corporate Sponsors, Members, Board Members, and Volunteers who made this season possible.
Board elections: Have your say in shaping the future! Cast your votes and help elect our new board members.
Exclusive preview: Get an insider’s sneak peek into the exciting events and initiatives planned for the 2026-2027 season.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

What Hermione Got Wrong: How leaning into not knowing becomes your superpower | WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday

Event Details: What Hermione Got Wrong: How leaning into not knowing becomes your superpower

Event Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Event Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
Location: It’s virtual! After you register, you'll receive the Teams Link.

About this virtual event:

This session explores the professional and personal power that can come from embracing uncertainty. Chelsea Doman, Sr Manager of IT Program Management at Sargento Foods, will share her journey as a real-life Hermione Granger, unknowingly building her identity and career around always having the solutions.

Through her personal stories of self-discovery, leading through burnout, and trying to excel in a 'technical, male-dominated world as a non-technically trained girl', Chelsea will talk about how she learned that being an outsider was actually her superpower for building bridges.

This session will speak to protecting your emotional currency, savoring the unfolding, and turning the unknown into a powerful opportunity. Participants will walk away with a fresh perspective on how Leaning into Not Knowing can make them stronger collaborators, lead more effectively, and show up more authentically.

About the Expert:

Chelsea Doman

For nearly 30 years, Chelsea has held leadership roles in Data and IT operations across various industries including automotive, oil & gas, and education. Fueled by a steady supply of cheese and her love of creating systems that help people thrive, she is the Senior Manager of IT Program Management at Sargento Foods.

Chelsea is passionately committed to building community and has served on multiple Boards of Directors, most recently for the Graduate Business Student Association at the University of Illinois, where she earned her Master of Business Administration in 2024. As an undergrad, she originally had dreams of Broadway but instead graduated with a BA in Linguistics and Teaching ESL from Brigham Young University.

Despite being a night owl, Chelsea didn’t make it to any of the midnight launches of the Harry Potter books, but she did insist her four children read all seven before they watched any of the movies. She thinks the audiobooks are the best way to enjoy the series and solemnly swears that her youngest son—George Frederick—is absolutely not named for the Weasley twins.

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in McFarland (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Kenosha (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Verona (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Cottage Grove (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Kenosha (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Waunakee (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Sip & Sync in Sun Prairie (Wednesday, December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Members, Your Coffee is On Us!

As a special member perk, you're welcome to register and bring one guest, and WIT will treat you both to a drink of your choice!

No agenda, just genuine connections. Come as you are, leave inspired.

Catch you at coffee! ☕️

Women In Technology Wisconsin Inc. upcoming events

AI in Motion Pt 5 of 5: Maintaining AI Privacy (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)

Thank you to our event sponsor!

☕Sip & Sync in Green Bay☕ (Thursday, June 04, 2026)

Event Details:

Moments That Mattered: Honoring a Year of Community & Leadership (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

An Evening at the Tech Improv - NE Region Year End Social (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Event Details:

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Middleton (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Fast Connections, Real Impact: How to Host a Speed Mentoring Experience | WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday (Friday, June 19, 2026)

WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday

Event Details: Fast Connections, Real Impact: How to Host a Speed Mentoring Experience

The West Bend Mutual Insurance Experts:

Sip & Sync in Kenosha (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Madison (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Annual Statewide Virtual Meeting: Reflecting on our 2025-2026 Season (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Event Details:

Thank you for an AMAZING 2025-2026 season!

Agenda:

What Hermione Got Wrong: How leaning into not knowing becomes your superpower | WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday (Friday, July 17, 2026)

WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday

Event Details: What Hermione Got Wrong: How leaning into not knowing becomes your superpower

About the Expert:

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Sip & Sync in McFarland (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Kenosha (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Verona (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Cottage Grove (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Kenosha (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Waunakee (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee (Friday, December 11, 2026)

Sip & Sync in Sun Prairie (Wednesday, December 16, 2026)