Manitoba Women In Tech #MBWiTech

Our Manitoba Women in Tech Meetup Series is powered by BDC Capital’s Women in Technology and Thrive Venture Funds.

The Manitoba Women in Tech Meetup Group (#MBWiTech) is a fun, monthly get-together for women working in tech who enjoy networking with other supportive people who understand what it's like to work in the tech community.

The #MBWiTech Meetups are non-profit, agenda-free, and gender-inclusive. Together with our allies, we support each other, share experiences, applaud accomplishments, and promote tech activities in a safe and judgement-free environment.

We invite you to drop in and enjoy getting to know others who understand you: developers, designers, students, project managers, founders, and anyone else working within the tech sector.

We are a safe space for existing or aspiring tech professionals. Please take a moment to review our CODE OF CONDUCT before attending our events: https://bit.ly/3n8FHCD

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WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?:

MBWiTech is for the community, by the community. Meetups are carefully curated to ensure the content is relevant and timely for our valued MBWiTech members.

MBWiTech is...
-- Cross-disciplinary; we encourage all those who work with technology to come together.
-- Packed with learning opportunities, advice about tech, new perspectives, best practices, solutions to HR and tech challenges, and designed to assist in achieving career goals. 
-- Gender-inclusive; supporters and allies are encouraged to join us.
-- Unpretentious and judgement-free.
-- Facilitated by individuals who have been trained as Women-in-Tech Peer Supporters (i.e. we are here for you and happy to prompt interesting, useful conversation!)
-- Designed for socializing: meeting new friends, feeling human, connecting, sharing stories, and belonging.

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WHEN SHOULD I ATTEND?:

Meetups occur on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

For the 2021/2022 season, we’re mixing things up and offering a variety of event formats (presentations, workshops, panel discussions + facilitated networking) at different times of the day.

Be sure to check this page each month for the next MBWiTech Meetup format and time!

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**HOW TO REGISTER**

MBWiTech Meetups are virtual events held using the event platform Remo.

To register, please set up accounts and sign-up for events both here on Meetup, and on Remo.

1) REGISTER FOR EVENTS & GET EMAIL UPDATES THROUGH MEETUP.COM

MEETUP is where MBWiTech members receive ALL event communications including:
-- Speaker & Topic Announcements including Event Times
-- Event Registration Links
-- Add to Calendar Function

Before attending, you'll need to ‘Join this group’ and create your account, then register for an upcoming event in our calendar.

PLEASE NOTE: Meetup emails may go to your Junk/Spam folder. Please set emails from MBWiTech as safe.

2) SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR THE EVENT IN REMO

REMO is the virtual networking platform where MBWiTech members go for:
-- Event Registration
-- Live Event Access
-- Virtual Networking
-- Member Profiles & Requests to Connect
---- (NOTE: soliciting at tables is not allowed)

Before attending, you'll need to Sign up on REMO and create a profile (https://live.remo.co/signup), then register for a particular event

**We recommend filling in your LinkedIn profile so you can connect with others outside of the Meetup

3) NEW TO REMO? WATCH THIS VIDEO
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EJUxzI0oac)

Or join the next event 15 minutes early and one of our Ambassadors will be happy to help you navigate the platform functionality.

-- When you arrive, you'll have a bird's eye view of the "event floor plan" and you will be added randomly to a table with an open seat. 
-- Be sure to turn on your VIDEO CAMERA & MIC
-- You will only be able to hear and see those who are seated at your table. 
-- When you want to mingle with other tables with open seats, just double click on one and you're there! 
-- We’ll share event announcements and links in the public chat.

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STAY CONNECTED:

We are proud to create a safe space for our community. Please take a moment to REVIEW OUR CODE OF CONDUCT (https://bit.ly/3ySNOFy) before attending MBWiTech events.

TO NOMINATE A SPEAKER or be considered for a speaking opportunity at a Manitoba Women in Tech Event, please fill out **this form. (**https://bit.ly/3kZkk4d)

TO CONNECT WITH THE MBWiTech Executive Committee, please email us at mbwitech@gmail.com.

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The MBWiTech Meetup is Hosted by 3 nonprofit Tech Community Partners:

NEW MEDIA MANITOBA is Sector Council lead for Information, Communication and Digital Technologies & non-profit association serving Manitoba's Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry. NMM supports our community with best-in-class skills training and workforce development, dedicated business development and employment diversity programs, industry networking events and government advocacy. https://newmediamanitoba.com/

NORTH FORGE TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE is a hybrid incubator/accelerator and the innovation partner for Manitoba. They fuel Manitoba's innovation economy with mentorship and a four-stage Founders Program. They manage Canada's largest non-profit fabrication lab, have helped 60+ companies access financing and have created hundreds of jobs. https://northforge.ca/

TECH MANITOBA represents the province's growing tech sector. Through programming, events, and building connections at a local, national and international level, they aim to stimulate economic growth in Manitoba, be the trusted voice of Manitoba's tech sector and foster a culture where members thrive and grow. https://techmanitoba.ca/

The Manitoba Women in Tech Meetup Group is collaboratively run and promoted by VOLUNTEERS from:

• Alkimia Success Academy https://www.dianaolynick.com/

• Altered Minds Inc. https://alteredminds.ca

• Capstone Ridge Group http://capstoneridge.com

• Complex Games http://complexgames.com

• Exchange Technology Services http://www.exchangetech.ca

• Gfit https://www.gfitwellness.ca

• Gwen Halchuk gwenhalchuk.com https://gwenhalchuk.com

• Imaginet http://www.imaginet.com

• iQmetrix https://www.iqmetrix.com

• Laivly https://laivly.com

• Oxygen Technologies https://oxygentechnologies.ca

• Priceline Partner Network https://www.pricelinepartnernetwork.com

• RBC https://www.rbc.com/canada.html

• Red River College https://www.rrc.ca

• REES https://www.reescommunity.com

• SkipTheDishes https://www.skipthedishes.com

• Squarely Social https://squarelysocial.com

• Starling Social https://www.starling.social

• Turn Yourself Up Coaching https://www.turnyourselfup.com

• Ubisoft Winnipeg https://winnipeg.ubisoft.com

• University of Manitoba Women in Computer Science - WICS

• WCT - Women in Communication and Technology https://www.wct-fct.com

• Web Wizards Inc. https://www.webwizards.ca

• Women Techmakers Winnipeg https://wtmwinnipeg.landen.co

  Funding Provided by:
  The Government of Canada The Manitoba Government

  Financement fourni par:
  Le gouvernement du Canada Le gouvernement du Manitoba