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- DevFest WI: Tech & Inclusivity Conference!Memorial Union, Madison, WI
Madison Women in Tech helps organize DevFest WI, a tech conference focused on inclusivity. Tickets cost $25, which includes breakfast items and full lunch; you can register at the DevFest WI website!
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DevFest WI is an inclusivity-themed conference for any and all folks in tech. Now in our sixth year, we're returning again to the beautiful UW Memorial Union for a day filled with a wide variety of talks on topics related to building inclusive products, teams, and environments.
OVERALL SCHEDULE
- 8:30am to 9:00am: Registration
- 9:00am to 12pm: Presentations (with a mid-morning break)
- 12pm to 1:30pm: Lunch (provided)
- 1:30pm to 4:30pm: Presentations (with a mid-afternoon break)
PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
See more details on the DevFest WI website!
“Welcoming and Belonging in Open Source”
Allison Kittinger (she/her)“Confidently Lead in a Culture of Safety”
Jen Remsik (she/her)“Nothing New Under the Sun”
Jim Remsik (he/him)“Top 3 Ways to Run Evidence-Based Software Experiments”
Luke Burkey (he/him)“Unlocking Innovation: Integrating Art and Technology for Inclusive Problem-Solving”
Shawn Spartz (she/her/they/them)“1 Step Behind You”
Steven Boutcher (he/him)“Turning the Lightbulbs On!”
Heather vonOesen Dean (she/her)“Finding your Voice - Becoming a (Tech) Speaker”
Ross Larson (he/him)WHO ORGANIZES DevFest WI?
2024’s event is organized by a team of women and POC, comprising members of Google Developer Group Madison, Madison Women in Tech, and volunteers from the local tech community.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
You! We specifically include a variety of presentations so that everyone can walk away with something new, whether you're a student or decades into your career - and you definitely don't need to be a programmer!
Because our theme is inclusivity, our content is deliberately applicable across a wide variety of roles and experience.
TRANSPORTATION
By car
There is limited on-street parking; the following garages are nearby:
- Helen C. White Garage
- State Street Campus Garage - Lake St.
View real-time parking availability at UW-Madison garages.
By bus
The following bus lines come within a few blocks:
A, B, C, D, F, R, 28, 38, 65, 80By bike
There are ample bike racks located all around Memorial Union.
Nearby BCycle stations:
- Memorial Union
- Library Mall
- Langdon St. & N. Lake St.
- Hawthorne Ct & State Street
Nearby bike routes:
- State Street
ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION
Memorial Union is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral bathrooms, as well as bathrooms with baby changing stations.
We provide breakfast items and lunch to accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs, and offer multiple breaks throughout the day to recharge or make a new friend.
If you have another accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out to us directly at admin@madisonwomen.tech.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All attendees agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct (http://coc.madisonwomen.tech) as well as the DevFest WI code of conduct (https://www.devfestwi.com/code-of-conduct).
- 3rd Annual Job Fair for Women & Non-Binary FolksMemorial Union, Madison, WI
Madison Women in Tech is hosting our third annual job fair as part of DevFest WI and Forward Fest!
Join us Aug. 22nd at the Memorial Union to explore opportunities with a wide variety of both Madison-based and national employers, everything from startups to corporations, including internships and entry-level positions. Bring your friends!
Psst ... is your company hiring and interested in having a booth? Send them to https://madisonwomen.tech/job-fair/employers 🤓
While the vast majority of our events are open to all genders, this event is being organized specifically for women and nonbinary folks. We firmly ask that men respect this and refrain from attending. Thanks!
- About
- Schedule
- Transportation
- Accessibility & Inclusion
- Code of Conduct
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ABOUT
Bring your resumes and questions, and explore a wide variety of opportunities in your own backyard!
Participating Companies
The list of participating companies will be updated on a rolling basis as confirmations come in.
Companies confirmed so far:
- Moxe Health
- Summit Credit Union
- Yahara Software
- Esker
- TruStage
- Flexion
- Madison Gas & Electric
- Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
- Nvisia
As well as ...
- A startup focused on mass messaging
- A large healthcare tech corporation
- A technical recruiting company
- A telecommunications company
SCHEDULE
Come by anytime between 10am and 2pm! Stop at the registration desk first at the entrance to the Great Hall to pick up your job fair packet, then chat with whatever companies you're interested in.
TRANSPORTATION
Memorial Union is located on the UW Madison campus near downtown.
By car
There is limited on-street parking; the following garages are nearby:
- Helen C. White Garage
- State Street Campus Garage - Lake St.
By bus
The following bus lines come within a few blocks:
A, B, C, D, F, R, 28, 38, 65, 80By bike
There are ample bike racks located all around Memorial Union.
Nearby BCycle stations:
- Memorial Union
- Library Mall
- Langdon St. & N. Lake St.
- Hawthorne Ct & State Street
ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION
Memorial Union is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral bathrooms, as well as bathrooms with baby changing stations.
While the vast majority of our events are open to all genders, this event is being organized specifically for women and nonbinary folks. We firmly ask that men respect this and refrain from attending.
If you have another accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out to us directly at admin@madisonwomen.tech.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All attendees agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech