What we’re about
Madison Women in Tech is a supportive, inclusive community of women and gender nonbinary folks working or interested in technology, from designers to programmers to recruiters to students. Through regular events and a digital newsletter, we empower and elevate women and enbys in Madison’s tech scene.
View our website here! https://madisonwomen.tech
Sign up for our semi-monthly newsletter, featuring community events, WiT news, volunteer opportunities and job openings. Follow us on Twitter at @Madison_WiT and find us on Facebook.
WHO CAN ATTEND OUR EVENTS?
Any woman or nonbinary person interested in or working in technology is welcome at ALL of our events. (To be extra clear, "women" includes both trans and cis women. 🏳️🌈)
Men are welcome at most of our events, but not all; occasionally, we host events that are specifically for women and nonbinary folks. In either case, we strive to make it crystal clear in the event description.
Still unsure if it's appropriate for you to attend? Feel free to shoot us an email at admin@madisonwomen.tech and double-check (we're very nice ❤️).
ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION
With rare exceptions, all our in-person events are hosted at accessible locations near multiple public transportation options; we also work to have gender neutral bathrooms available at every in-person event. When food is involved, we make sure to have vegan and gluten-free items available.
CHILDREN
We aren't often able to provide dedicated childcare, and some of our events might not be appropriate for children (depending on their age), but we encourage you to bring your children if it would otherwise be a barrier from you attending (or if you think they'd enjoy the event!).
CODE OF CONDUCT
Madison Women in Tech deliberately curates spaces for and by women and nonbinary folks. At in-person and virtual events where men are invited to attend, they are expected to listen, and not center themselves or their experiences.
All attendees, at both in-person and virtual events, agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct.
INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?
Learn more about different options for sponsorship on our website! https://sponsorship.madisonwomen.tech
Upcoming events (3)
See all- IN-PERSON: Group outing to Madison Nerd Nite!High Noon Saloon, Madison, WI
Join us for the September edition of Madison's Nerd Nite! We've been granted a section of reserved seats, so we'll be easy to find, but come early - it can fill up fast!
This event is free and open to all genders, but folks have to be 21 years of age or older. Admission is free, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase.
- About
- Schedule
- Transportation
- Accessibility / Inclusion
- Code of Conduct
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ABOUT
"Nerd Nite is a monthly-ish informal gathering at which nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts (well, mostly presentations and drinking). Nerds and non-nerds alike gather to meet, drink and learn something new."
The September lineup of talks will be shared closer to the event.
Entry is free and open to all.
SCHEDULE
Feel free to arrive anytime between 7:30pm and 7:55pm; presentations will begin at 8pm. Any unclaimed seats in our reserved section will be opened to the general public at 7:55pm. (Note: we have a limited number of reserved seats, so we recommend arriving early!)
PARKING / TRANSPORTATION
High Noon Saloon is located just east of downtown Madison.
Parking
High Noon Saloon has a small parking lot in back. There’s a community-use MGE parking lot across Blount Street. The South Livingston Street Garage is located a block east, and there’s free, unrestricted street parking after 6pm.
Biking
There are multiple nearby B-Cycle stations, and there are bike racks outside the venue.
Bus
The following bus lines come within a few blocks:
A, B, 28, D
ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION
All genders are welcome at this event.
From High Noon’s website:
"There is a ramp to get up to our patio and venue entrance. Once inside, the main floor is accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility devices. If you need special assistance or other accommodations, please reach out to us at info@high-noon.com."
High Noon has alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. It does not have gender-neutral bathrooms.
If you have a specific accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out directly to WiT organizers at admin@madisonwomen.tech.
CODE OF CONDUCT
While this event is open to the public, Madison Women in Tech deliberately curates spaces for and by women and nonbinary folks. All attendees who are members of WiT agree to adhere to our code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech
- SOCIAL: Corn Maze at Treinen FarmTreinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, LLC, Lodi, WI
This is one of the largest corn mazes around! We will meet at the tunnel in the parking lot around 6:30pm and start the maze at 7:00.
A ticket is $15.62 and can be purchased online - 15% lower than gate price. They have a small shop with drinks and donuts.
NOTE: YOU MAY NOT HAVE CELL SERVICE HERE!
- About
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- Transportation
- Accessibility / Inclusion
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ABOUT
This is a large maze. They give you one section of the map and the goal is to find all 8 pieces and exit. There's also extra credit posts we can find.Leave a comment if you'd like to carpool. I'm in Middleton and can take 1 person.
SCHEDULE
Feel free to arrive anytime between 6:30pm and 7:00pm. I will be at the tunnel in the parking lot. You have to go through the tunnel to enter the farm.PARKING / TRANSPORTATION
Treinen Farm is in Lodi about a 40 minute drive northwest from downtown Madison.
Parking
There's a large parking lot. Unfortunately biking or taking a bus is not really an option.ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION
All genders are welcome at this event.
If you have a specific accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out directly to WiT organizers at admin@madisonwomen.tech.CODE OF CONDUCT
While this event is open to the public, Madison Women in Tech deliberately curates spaces for and by women and nonbinary folks. All attendees who are members of WiT agree to adhere to our code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech - AI Risks and MitigationMadison Public Library - Pinney Branch, Madison, WI
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NOTE: This event will be both in-person AND online via zoom, to support the convenience of all of our members. ❤️
Join Madison Women in Tech for a presentation on AI Risks and Mitigation. All experience levels welcome!
This event is open to all genders :) Thanks to Pinney Library for hosting us!- About
- The Speaker
- Schedule
- Transportation / Parking
- Zoom
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ABOUT
AI systems are becoming more sophisticated, so are the threats against them. While building and deploying AI models at scale, we face a growing array of security challenges that traditional software engineering never accounted for. This talk dives into the real-world threats facing machine learning and generative AI systems. We will explore how these attacks work and, more importantly, how to defend against them.THE SPEAKER
Naveen VK, Technical Director at nvisia, brings over 25 years of professional experience in data, machine learning and enterprise technology, developing bespoke applications both on-premises and in the cloud. She is deeply passionate about AI and ML. She enjoys sharing her technical expertise and insights at meetups and conferences. She is the organizer for GDG Madison, a WTM Ambassador and a co-organizer for Madison Women In Tech.SCHEDULE
In-person: Feel free to arrive anytime between 5:30 and 6:00pm
Online: The Zoom room will open up a few minutes before 6:00pm.
The presentation will begin at 6:00pm.
TRANSPORTATION / PARKING
Pinney Library is located at 516 Cottage Grove Road. We will be in Community Room B.
By car
The library parking lot is behind library. There is also limited street parking in front of the library.
By bus
The following bus lines come within a few blocks:
C, L, G, 38, 61
By bike
There are bike racks behind the library
Nearby bike routes:- Capital City Trail
ZOOM
Zoom URL for this event will be shared day-of.
Zoom is a free video-conferencing platform, with mobile and desktop apps. Learn more about installing and using it here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362033-Getting-Started-on-Windows-and-Mac
ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION
All genders are welcome.
In-Person: Pinney Library is wheelchair accessible. We will be in Community Room B.
Online: Zoom offers a variety of accessibility-oriented features, including:- Keyboard accessibility
- Screen reader support
Learn more: https://zoom.us/accessibility
If you have an accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out directly via admin@madisonwomen.tech.
CODE OF CONDUCT
While this event is open to all genders, Madison Women in Tech deliberately curates spaces (both online and offline) for and by women and nonbinary folks. Men who attend are expected to listen, and not center themselves or their experiences.
All attendees agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech
