Agenda
The day at a glance
- 9:00 – 9:50 AM PT
Morning keynote
Built by Her+
The future of AI is being built right now, and women+ are building it. Kick off the day with a keynote from women+ founders who took AI from idea to company. They’ll share how they got started, what they got wrong along the way, and what they’d tell their college selves. Whether you dream of starting something or just want to see what’s possible, you’ll leave inspired and ready to build.
- 10:00 – 10:50 AM PT
Breakout block 1
Navigating Your First Tech Role
Getting the job is one thing. Thriving in it is another. Hear women+ at different stages of their careers get real about finding mentors, getting your work noticed, speaking up in meetings, and dealing with imposter syndrome.
AI in Everyday Tech Work
Everyone’s using AI, but how are people actually using it at work? See real workflows, what’s changing about tech jobs, and which skills will keep you ahead.
- 11:00 – 11:50 AM PT
Breakout block 2
Tech Roles Speed Round: Find Your Fit
Not sure which lane is yours? Hear from people in different tech roles, each who will share what they actually do, what they love, and what nobody tells you about the job.
- 12:00 – 12:50 PM PT
Breakout block 3
Behind the Code: How Engineers Actually Ship Stuff
Class projects are one thing, but production is another. Get the inside scoop on code reviews, debugging, working on a team, and what it takes to push something real to users.
Speakers
From Idea to Launch: How Product Teams Decide What to Build
Ever wonder who decides what gets built? PMs walk through a real product decision, from the first idea to launch, and how they work with engineers and designers along the way.
- 1:00 – 1:50 PM PT
Afternoon keynote
Recruiters Spill The Tea
Recruiter-ledEver wonder what happens after you hit Apply? Get the inside scoop straight from the people behind the hiring process. Our recruiter panel is breaking down hiring myths, sharing candid takes on what makes candidates stand out, and revealing the things they wish every student knew.
- 1:50 – 2:00 PM PT
- 2:00 – 3:00 PM PT
Networking - Recruiters
An open invitation to ask the questions you really want answered about resumes, interviews, recruiter pet peeves, and getting hired.
What an event looks like
Different formats, same idea: share what you know.
Keynote
A short opening conversation to set the tone for the day.
Breakout blocks
Two sessions run at once — pick the one that fits you — 50 minutes each with a 10-minute buffer in between.
Unscripted Q&A
We'll always leave time for you to ask anything — no filters, no gatekeeping.
On the horizon
More meetups, panels, and virtual gatherings are on the way.
Dates and themes aren’t locked in yet — we’d rather build these with the community than around it. Register for the summit and you’ll hear first when the next one is announced.