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We are teaming up with Women TechMakers for our second annual celebration of International Women's Day. Join us for a night of meeting awesome ladies who are building a new horizon in the Kansas City tech space. Come hear their stories on how they found their path into technology and the awesome things they are doing. Refreshments and Drinks will be provided; we hope to see you there! Parking: Guests will arrive and stop at the security gate. Please tell…

Search engines are a powerful tool that help us to connect to new ideas, products and information every day. But how does that information find its way to us? And better yet, how can you make sure that your target community finds you? Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the way that websites increase their visibility on search engines without paying for ads. Join us for our April TechTalk to learn the tips and tricks to make it easy for…

We do everything we can to keep ourselves safe on the internet, but we may not know how to make sure our kids are being safe as well.  Bring your kiddos for a fun and informative lesson on how they can be safe and secure while playing online! At our May TechTalk kids will learn everything from how to keep passwords and personal information secret to how to be safe when talking to friends on the internet. Most fun of…

Explore where technology meets human interaction during our June TechTalk on QA at H&R Block downtown. Our panel of local women in technology will share their experience working in QA along with tips for others who are looking to pursue this specific area of technology. Register today for this FREE event and to join us on Wednesday, June 20th!

Meet and network with emerging local professionals working in our growing technology community in Kansas City. Join us Wednesday, July 11, for our KCDC Diversity Celebration at The Kill Devil Club downtown. Even if you’re not attending the Kansas City Developers Conference, please stop by from 5-7 p.m. for an evening of food, drinks, and connecting with some of the awesome women speaking at KCDC. Allies of any gender identity whether long-time technology professionals, enthusiasts, and those simply looking to…

   Celebrate our 5th birthday! A benefit Party for Kansas City Women in Technology Five years ago, Kansas City Women in Technology was founded with one mission in mind: to grow the number of women in tech careers in Kansas City.  Through classes and events, networking and mentoring, and by fostering an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere—KCWiT has developed a community of women and allies who are poised to make meaningful impacts in tech in Kansas City and beyond. We ask that…

Bitcoin, litecoin, stellar, you may have heard of them, but what are they exactly and how can you invest in a way that works for you? Our TechTalk on August 15th  will explore cryptocurrency and the ways it is used to make transactions as a digital monetary asset. Join us at Mazuma Credit Union to learn more about the latest cryptocurrency and track trends with local women who have worked with Fortune 100 and 500 companies to know when (or…

Are you curious about the business side of technology? Join us for our September TechTalk on Wednesday, September 19th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Q&A panel with local business analysts working in technology.  Join us to learn more about this specific role with local women professionals who have made it their career. Meet Tamara Copple, BA at Lockton Affinity, Joanna Shindler, BA at MMGY Global, Lee Zuvanich, freelance business analyst, and Cecelia Walsh Senior BA at the…