Events
Tech Summits & Professional Development Created for Women
Exclusive Events
Tech Ladies hosts weekly events to help our members grow their skills and their careers.
We focus on skill development, landing your dream job, and helping you connect with other badass women in tech. Most of our events are hosted online, but we host in-person meetups, too. Keep an eye out for a Tech Ladies Meetup in city near you!
Note: All events are free for Pro Members and offered at a low cost for free members.
Pro Members: Add the Tech Ladies calendar to your personal calendar by clicking the link below!
Subscribe to TL Calendar
[Pro Member Exclusive] Career Office Hours with Kelly
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
![[Pro Member Exclusive] Career Office Hours with Kelly](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a2d70ffe5e82865b028e60/66688e4eb6a659785b42dfea_Demystifying%20All%20Things%20Networking.avif)
These sessions are only open to Pro Members. Upgrade your Tech Ladies membership to grow your career with us.
Pro members: The link to join will be shared in our Tech Ladies Pro Member Slack.
About the Event
There's nothing like a supportive group of women in tech to help you get unblocked!
Whether you're trying to navigate a tricky job search, your company's performance review cycle, or just a difficult conversation with a co-worker... we got you!
Join Career Office Hours to get advice from a professional career coach. Plus, supportive peers who've been there and can share their own experiences.
This event is an open Q&A format so bring your most pressing career qs—or just come to listen, learn, and support your fellow Tech Ladies.
About Your Host
Kelly is a mental health counselor turned career coach and DEI advocate with over 15 years of experience. She’s worked as a career coach at NYU’s engineering school, in the software engineering bootcamp space, and now at Tech Ladies, where she specializes in supporting underrepresented genders in tech. You’ll find Kelly around the community hosting events, leading career coaching sessions, and connecting members with valuable resources.
About Tech Ladies
Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 100,000 members.
We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!
Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.
Seattle Tech Ladies Meetup
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
The community you love - now IRL!
Join us for a night of thoughtful connections and inspirational programming with other women in tech who share your interests.
The networking will be low-pressure, the dress code is casual, and the vibes will be 🔥.
How to Join
Capacity for this event is super limited. Please request an invite if you want to join us! Pro Members will be given priority, and we’ll share remaining invites on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Not in Seattle? Check out the Events Calendar to see when we’re coming to a city near you! (We also host virtual events.)
Event Sponsor
This event would not be possible without the support of our hiring partner, Possible Finance. At Possible, they create financial technology products that are built to benefit our customers’ economic mobility. As a Public Benefit Corporation, it’s not only their mission but our responsibility to succeed. They grow their team accordingly—through a selective process that prioritizes candidate and employee experience alike.
Learn more about their team (and see their open roles)!
Panelist Bios
Ellen Falbo – Chief Credit Officer
Ellen has worked in consumer financial services for 25 years and currently serves as the Chief Credit Officer at Possible. She began her career at Capital One after earning undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Business from USC. At Capital One, she focused primarily on product strategy, analytics, and credit governance. She served as a senior credit officer and played a key role in training and developing the next generation of analysts.
After completing her MBA at Duke, she moved back to the West Coast to join Concora Credit, where she served as General Manager of Student Lending and later, Retail Credit. At Concora, Ellen expanded beyond the core of analytics and strategy to work more closely with the technology function—designing and implementing integrations with retail partners, leading the implementation of a new credit decisioning engine, and overseeing a platform conversion project.
After 10 years at Concora, she joined Possible, drawn by its mission and the opportunity to make an impact on underserved consumers. At Possible, Ellen is responsible for the Data Engineering, Data Science, and Customer Support functions, and also helps lead the organization’s efforts in AI advocacy and governance.
Tracie Hvalka – VP of Engineering
Tracie Hlavka is a deeply people-focused technology leader, currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at Possible Finance, a mission-driven fintech company. At Possible, she leads engineering efforts to scale systems, teams, and processes in support of the company’s ambitious growth plans. Tracie has a proven track record of building high-performing teams while fostering learning-focused cultures that bring out the best in every individual.
She brings over 20 years of experience in building and scaling engineering organizations within consumer-focused startups. Most recently, she served as Chief Technology Officer at Flyhomes, where she grew the technology team from 10 to 60 people and led major infrastructure modernization initiatives. Prior to that, as Vice President of Engineering at Porch, she scaled the engineering team from 60 to over 100 members while serving on the executive team. Her foundation includes 11 years at Blue Nile, where she advanced from Software Engineer to Director of Software Engineering, leading significant technical transformations.
Tracie’s leadership philosophy centers on creating purpose-driven teams where individuals feel deeply connected to their work, the business, and one another. She emphasizes building strong engineering cultures, mentoring team members for career advancement, and establishing clear technical standards. She is particularly focused on improving the developer experience, implementing modern development practices, and ensuring engineering organizations can scale effectively to meet evolving business needs.
She holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Florida State University and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington.
Charlotte Swavola – Staff Data Scientist
Charlotte Swavola is a Staff Data Scientist at Possible Finance, where she has spent the past 4.5 years developing credit products that emphasize fair data representation and equitable lending practices.
Prior to joining Possible, Charlotte was a Senior Data Scientist at Capital One, where she built behavioral risk models and managed data quality systems reporting to the Chief Data Office. She began her career in chemical engineering, overseeing laboratory operations at Heraeus and supervising quality control at Johnson Matthey. She holds a Master of Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley.
At Possible, Charlotte leads end-to-end product development for new credit offerings, designs scalable underwriting frameworks, and has developed enterprise-level AI governance structures. Her work centers on responsible lending and building inclusive financial products through thoughtful, data-driven approaches.
Outside of work, Charlotte is passionate about mentoring career changers through programs like TechUp. She splits her time across multiple oceans, enjoys surfing and scuba diving (despite former ocean fears), and hopes to learn how to sing—properly—someday.
About Tech Ladies
Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 140,000 members.
We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!
Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.
Chicago Tech Ladies Meetup
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
The community you love - now IRL!
Join us for a night of thoughtful connections and inspirational programming with other women in tech who share your interests.
The networking will be low-pressure, the dress code is casual, and the vibes will be 🔥.
How to Join
Capacity for this event is super limited. Please request an invite if you want to join us! Pro Members will be given priority, and we’ll share remaining invites on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Not in Chicago? Check out the Events Calendar to see when we’re coming to a city near you! (We also host virtual events.)
About the Venue
We’re excited to be hosting this meetup at Amber Agave, a cozy café and community space in Wicker Park that graciously offered to host us for the afternoon. Their mission centers around thoughtful hospitality, creative gathering, and uplifting local communities—values that deeply resonate with Tech Ladies.
All attendees will receive 10% off their purchase during the event. A special discount code will be distributed at the meetup, which can be used at the self-serve kiosks. Prefer to order with a bobarista? You’re welcome to do that too!
About Tech Ladies
Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 150,000 members.
We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!
Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.
[Pro Member Exclusive] Career Office Hours with Kelly
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
These sessions are only open to Pro Members. Upgrade your Tech Ladies membership to grow your career with us.
Pro members: The link to join will be shared in our Tech Ladies Pro Member Slack.
About the Event
There's nothing like a supportive group of women in tech to help you get unblocked!
Whether you're trying to navigate a tricky job search, your company's performance review cycle, or just a difficult conversation with a co-worker... we got you!
Join Career Office Hours to get advice from a professional career coach. Plus, supportive peers who've been there and can share their own experiences.
This event is an open Q&A format so bring your most pressing career qs—or just come to listen, learn, and support your fellow Tech Ladies.
About Your Host
Kelly is a mental health counselor turned career coach and DEI advocate with over 15 years of experience. She’s worked as a career coach at NYU’s engineering school, in the software engineering bootcamp space, and now at Tech Ladies, where she specializes in supporting underrepresented genders in tech. You’ll find Kelly around the community hosting events, leading career coaching sessions, and connecting members with valuable resources.
About Tech Ladies
Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 100,000 members.
We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!
Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.
AI Prototyping Workshop: From Idea to Impact
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
Join Thu for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to leverage AI tools for research, ideation, and rapid prototyping. This 90-minute session is specifically designed for AI-prototype novices, technical professionals and early-stage entrepreneurs looking to enhance their product development skills and bring an idea to market quickly!
During this interactive workshop, you'll:
Experience 30 minutes of live demonstrations featuring cutting-edge AI prototyping tools
Spend 30 minutes applying these tools to prototype around the prompt: "Digital platforms that transform people's relationships with our planet and environment"
Participate in a 30-minute collaborative share-out with fellow doers
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to expand your technical toolkit, produce a tangible project at the end of the session, while connecting with other learn-by-doing participants in the Tech Ladies community. Limited to just 50 participants to ensure personal attention and meaningful interaction.
Bring your laptop and creative energy - leave with practical skills and a prototype you can continue developing! Account setup prep instructions will be sent ahead of time.
Target Audience:
AI-prototype novices, technical professionals and early-stage entrepreneurs looking to enhance their product development skills and bring an idea to market quickly\ \ Speaker Information:
Thu Do is a seasoned Product Leader who has built innovative solutions for global companies, brands, and consulting firms. She combines Design, Strategy, and Product Management to create human-centered experiences that harness the undeniable power of technology while advancing the irreplaceable creativity of humans.
With a Design degree from SCAD and a Business degree from Indiana University, Thu has shared her expertise as faculty at MICA's UX Master's Program, Flatiron School's Product Design Program, and CUNY. She regularly mentors startups and entrepreneurs.
Her entrepreneurial journey spans from fit tech (TAILOAR) to food tech and emerging markets, currently leading Merit America to create mainstream pathways for low-income Americans, as well as with the TAILORU Collective to open up access to Learn by Doing AI education and empower impact-driven startups. She's passionate about creating equal opportunities in underserved markets and fostering sustainable innovation.
In her free time, Thu is a vintage lamp restorer, musician, road tripper, and, above all, a flawed but unique human.\ \ You can follow Thu Do on the platforms below:\ \ TAILORU Youtube AI Education channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tailorueducation
TAILORU Collective: https://www.tailoru.studio/
More Details:
- We will email you login information upon registration, one week, 1 day, and 1 hour before the event.
- FYI: Ticket sales stop an hour before the start of an event to ensure everyone gets the log-in info
- Don't see your sign-in link? Check your SPAM for an email from Tech Ladies or Luma.
- Still don't see it? Drop a line to webinars@hiretechladies.com
- This event will be recorded. All registered attendees will receive a recording via email.
- Please also note that we are unable to provide refunds after the event has ended.
A note on Tech Ladies Events
Tech Ladies events are open to all genders.
Please review our Code of Conduct before attending a Tech Ladies event.
Interested in what we're doing? Join Tech Ladies
[Pro Member Exclusive] Career Office Hours with Kelly
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
These sessions are only open to Pro Members. Upgrade your Tech Ladies membership to grow your career with us.
Pro members: The link to join will be shared in our Tech Ladies Pro Member Slack.
About the Event
There's nothing like a supportive group of women in tech to help you get unblocked!
Whether you're trying to navigate a tricky job search, your company's performance review cycle, or just a difficult conversation with a co-worker... we got you!
Join Career Office Hours to get advice from a professional career coach. Plus, supportive peers who've been there and can share their own experiences.
This event is an open Q&A format so bring your most pressing career qs—or just come to listen, learn, and support your fellow Tech Ladies.
About Your Host
Kelly is a mental health counselor turned career coach and DEI advocate with over 15 years of experience. She’s worked as a career coach at NYU’s engineering school, in the software engineering bootcamp space, and now at Tech Ladies, where she specializes in supporting underrepresented genders in tech. You’ll find Kelly around the community hosting events, leading career coaching sessions, and connecting members with valuable resources.
About Tech Ladies
Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 100,000 members.
We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!
Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.
Tech Ladies - The Loop: Virtual Community Meet Up - August
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟
Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!
This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives
We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.
Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team
[Pro Member Exclusive] Career Office Hours with Kelly
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
These sessions are only open to Pro Members. Upgrade your Tech Ladies membership to grow your career with us.
Pro members: The link to join will be shared in our Tech Ladies Pro Member Slack.
About the Event
There's nothing like a supportive group of women in tech to help you get unblocked!
Whether you're trying to navigate a tricky job search, your company's performance review cycle, or just a difficult conversation with a co-worker... we got you!
Join Career Office Hours to get advice from a professional career coach. Plus, supportive peers who've been there and can share their own experiences.
This event is an open Q&A format so bring your most pressing career qs—or just come to listen, learn, and support your fellow Tech Ladies.
About Your Host
Kelly is a mental health counselor turned career coach and DEI advocate with over 15 years of experience. She’s worked as a career coach at NYU’s engineering school, in the software engineering bootcamp space, and now at Tech Ladies, where she specializes in supporting underrepresented genders in tech. You’ll find Kelly around the community hosting events, leading career coaching sessions, and connecting members with valuable resources.
About Tech Ladies
Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 100,000 members.
We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!
Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.
Tech Ladies - The Loop: Virtual Community Meet Up - Sept
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟
Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!
This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives
We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.
Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team
ICON 2025
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
ICON is more than a conference—it’s a movement. Our mission is to empower the next generation of female tech leadership by bridging the gap from potential to performance. We’ve designed ICON to help women in tech break systemic barriers and reach the top.
What to expect:
💡 Powerhouse Keynotes + Panels\ Hear from top leaders across engineering, product, investing, and entrepreneurship — including:
- Anuradha Muralidharan, COO at Expensify
- Marilynn Joyner, CEO of HerWorkplace
- Amanda Herson, Partner at Founder Collective\ ...and more trailblazers shaping the future of tech.
💡 Breakout Sessions & Interactive Workshops\ Go deep on everything from career growth and cross-functional collaboration to building your next big thing.
💡 Peer-Led Networking & Brain Dates\ Connect with fellow attendees in curated roundtable discussions focused on leadership, team-building, and staying ahead in a fast-moving industry.
💡 Happy Hour & Community Moments\ Because the best ideas often start over a cocktail (or mocktail).
✨ Join us as we gather 150+ senior women, rising leaders, and bold thinkers from across tech to talk candidly about what’s working, what’s broken — and what’s next.
Tech Ladies - The Loop: Virtual Community Meet Up - Oct
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟
Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!
This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives
We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.
Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team
Tech Ladies - The Loop: Virtual Community Meet Up - Nov
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟
Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!
This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives
We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.
Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team
Tech Ladies - The Loop: Virtual Community Meet Up - Dec
Meeting link will be shared on Slack if you’re already a Pro member.
🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟
Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!
This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives
We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.
Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team