Building, Belonging & Applied Innovation - International Women’s Day 2026

Building, Belonging & Applied Innovation
International Women’s Day 2026
Hosted by Hacker Dojo
Format: In-person only
Supported by the Women Techmakers and Technovation ecosystem, this event brings together community, expertise, and applied innovation in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026.
This is a community-centered, hands-on gathering designed to create real connection, practical exchange, and visible representation of women building across technology, maker culture, and applied innovation in celebration of International Women’s Day.
While the event highlights and uplifts women in tech and innovation, everyone is welcome to attend, including allies, supporters, students, and community members who believe in building more inclusive and collaborative ecosystems.
What to Expect
A dynamic and thoughtfully curated program designed to balance inspiration with participation:

• A fireside-style panel conversation with technology experts and community leaders sharing real-world insights on building careers, products, and inclusive innovation ecosystems.
• Interactive and hands-on engagement, encouraging attendees to move beyond listening and actively participate through demonstrations, showcases, and applied discussions.
• Women & small-owned business booths and exhibits, highlighting founders, makers, and creators presenting their work, products, and prototypes.
• Dedicated networking mixer, creating intentional space for informal exchange, mentorship conversations, collaboration opportunities, and authentic community connection.

Program Overview
1. Welcome
Opening remarks and framing of the evening’s theme: building skills, building networks, and building inclusive ecosystems.
2. Fireside-Style Panel Conversations
A focused conversation with technology leaders and innovators.
Look for our amazing speakers to be announced soon.
Expect honest discussion around career pathways, applied innovation, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building in today’s tech landscape.
3. Women & Small-Owned Business Showcase
Booths and tables featuring women-led and small-owned businesses, makers, technologists, and creators.
If you are interested in reserving a table and showcasing your work, please contact:
**eva.carrender@hackerdojo.com**
**martina@internationalspacealliance.com**
Please include both contacts in your inquiry as well as the best methods to contact you.
4. Networking Mixer
Dedicated time for informal conversation, mentorship exchange, collaboration opportunities, and meaningful connection within the Bay Area innovation ecosystem.
Community Showcase
A curated space highlighting applied projects, prototypes, products, and creative technology initiatives led by women and community builders.