taoWAAC — Women & Allies Community
Past Events

Built on three years of real evenings.

WAAC isn't a launch. Each year's program is shaped by what worked, what scaled, and what the community asked for next.

Small-group conversation around a boardroom table at a WAAC gathering.
Panel discussion with a speaker holding a microphone at a WAAC event.
Side view of panelists seated on stage in front of a projected founder panel slide.
  1. 2024

    Women Leading AI in Oregon

    A roundtable on applied AI inside Oregon's largest technology employers. Featured leaders from Intel, Nike, and emerging AI startups.

    180 attendees
    8 panelists
    6 sponsors
  2. 2023

    From IC to Executive: The Technical Track

    An evening unpacking the path from Senior Engineer to Distinguished Engineer and Fellow — the first WAAC event focused exclusively on the technical ladder.

    140 attendees
    5 panelists
    4 sponsors
  3. 2022

    Sponsorship, Not Just Mentorship

    A conversation on the difference between mentors and sponsors, and how senior leaders can open doors for women in technical roles.

    120 attendees
    6 panelists
    3 sponsors
Next step

2026 raises the bar again.

A larger panel, a deeper bench of senior technologists, and a structured networking format designed around sponsor introductions.

About the 2026 event →Read testimonials