Past Conferences
Since 2013, we’ve hosted conferences in several cities throughout the United States. Learn more about the history of ACT-W and check out what our past conferences have had to offer.
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The History of ACT-W
2013 | ACT-W begins as a 3-hour career fair in Portland, OR with 100 attendees.
2015 | We expanded to host 3-day conferences in both Portland, OR and Seattle, WA, covering topics appealing to a broader, growing audience.
2017 | ACT-W Conferences are held in 7 major cities across America, including New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco, and Austin, each with 200+ attendees.
2018 | Our very first 3-day National Conference brought together 500+ women and allies from across the country in Phoenix, AZ.
2019 | We launched Achieving Equity, a complementary diversity and inclusion focused two-day conference in Portland, OR.
Answering to a growing need for community and diversity inclusion in tech, ACT-W began in 2013 as a one-day community fair and conference in Portland, OR and has since expanded to eight different cities throughout the United States. We are excited to include you in our growing community!
Past ACT-W Conferences:
Austin, TX
ACT-W Conferences in Austin feature speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career fair, and so much more.
These regional happy hours and conferences focus on providing content that addresses the unique women-in-tech landscape in Austin and the surrounding cities.
Past Conferences
August 5-6, 2017 at Norris Event Center
Bay Area, CA
ACT-W Conferences in the Bay Area are action-packed events where talented women and allies can build skills, grow their community, and accelerate their career path.
The conferences include speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career fair, and more! There are many opportunities for networking in a supportive and uplifting environment!
Past Conferences
October 26, 2019 at Akamai Santa Clara
October 20, 2018 at General Assembly
April 8, 2017 at Galvanize San Francisco – Soma
Boston, MA
Our Boston conferences are packed with hands-on workshops, motivating sessions, career/exhibit fairs, and tons of networking.
Our attendees can take advantage of numerous opportunity to network with women in tech and professionals in Boston and the Northeast.
Past Conferences
August 26, 2017 at The Non-Profit Center
Chicago, IL
ACT-W Conferences in Chicago feature speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career fair, and so much more.
These regional happy hours and conferences focus on providing content that addresses the unique women-in-tech landscape in the Chicago area.
Past Conferences
May 6, 2019 at Harold Washington Library Center
October 20, 2017 at The Chicago School
October 14-15, 2016 at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
New York City, NY
ACT-W Conferences in New York City feature speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career fair, and so much more.
These regional happy hours and conferences focus on providing content that addresses the unique women-in-tech landscape in New York City and the surrounding areas.
Past Conferences
May 18, 2017 at Galvanize New York
Phoenix, AZ
ACT-W National, hosted in Phoenix, AZ, offered three days of inspiring and educational speaker sessions from some of the best in the industry, formal training workshops, one-on-one career coaching, Community Fair activities, after hours parties, and so much more.
Past Conferences
April 10-13, 2018 at the Phoenix Convention Center
Portland, OR
ACT-W Conferences in Portland, OR have featured speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and so much more.
These regional happy hours and conferences focused on providing content that addresses the unique women-in-tech landscape in Portland and the Pacific Northwest.
Past Conferences
June 28-29, 2019 at Portland State University
July 20-21, 2018 at Portland State University
June 16-17, 2017 at Portland State University
April 22-24, 2016 at Portland State University
April 10-12, 2015 at the Art Institute of Portland
Seattle, WA
ACT-W Conferences in Seattle feature speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career fair, and so much more.
These regional happy hours and conferences focus on providing content that addresses the unique women-in-tech landscape in Seattle and the surrounding cities.
Past Conferences
October 26, 2019 at RealSelf
September 15, 2018 at RealSelf
September 23, 2017 at Galvanize Seattle
September 9-10, 2016 at The Cobalt Building/Porch Headquarters
May 16, 2015 at Zulily