Pittsburgh WITCON 2026: Ten Years of Unifying Tech

For ten years, getWITit has been bringing people together to build more inclusive, sustainable tech communities. In 2026, WITCON returns to Pittsburgh to celebrate a decade of impact and to focus on what comes next.

WITCON is a one-day conference designed for women, nonbinary people in tech, and allies in tech who want to build stronger, more equitable teams and organizations. Expect real conversations, practical insights, and space to connect with people who care about both technology and the humans behind it.

WITCON is intentionally designed to be approachable, relevant, and useful — whether you’re early in your career or leading teams.

You can expect:

• Thoughtful talks and panels led by experienced tech professionals

• Practical sessions you can apply immediately in your work

• Opportunities to connect with peers across roles, industries, and experience levels

• A welcoming environment where you don’t have to “perform” to belong

This is not a hype conference. It’s about learning from each other, strengthening your skills and perspective, and growing relationships that support you over time.

WITCON is for:

• Women and nonbinary people working in technology or tech-adjacent roles

• Tech professionals exploring leadership, growth, or career transitions

• Students and early-career professionals building their path in tech

• Allies committed to building more inclusive tech spaces

If you care about the future of tech — and the people shaping it — you’ll feel at home here.

FEATURED KEYNOTE | Elizabeth Tolia, Co-Founder & President of getWITit
To celebrate 10 Years of Unifying Tech, we’re excited to welcome Elizabeth Tolia to the WITCON stage as this year’s keynote speaker. She'll go behind the scenes of getWITit’s incredible 10-year journey... sharing the defining moments, unexpected challenges, lessons learned, milestones worth celebrating, and the people who helped transform an idea into a movement.

Our general sessions will include:

Beyond the Resume: Building a Career Brand That Opens Doors
Geena Greguric, Fractional Marketing Leader & Advisor

Build Your Career Story: Résumé Writing Best Practices That Get You Noticed
Cindy Ciccozzi, Founder & Career Strategist at CC’s Resumes & CVs

How to Position Yourself to Be Found, Trusted, and Chosen in the AI Recommendation Era
Christina Sims, AI + Marketing Strategist at Precision Edge AI

Human by Design: The Human Advantage in an AI World
Rebecca Farabaugh, Founder and Human-Centered Strategist at HumanISE

Agentic AI Frameworks: Building Applications That Think, Plan and Act
Padma Melachuri, Senior Vice President at Bank of New York

Build Smarter With Claude Code
Monica Anthony, Senior Software Engineer at Blink Health

From Post-Its to Progress: How to Make Design Thinking Actually Go Somewhere
Jamie Sterling, Head of Innovation and Strategy at Low Hanging Cloud

Is Your Business REAL? Turn Assumptions Into Evidence (A Hands-On Business Model Reality Check for Women Entrepreneurs)
Lauren DeDomenic, Partner Engagement Manager at Innovation Works

AI, Ethics, and Race: A Look at the New Tech Divide
Chardae Jones, Co-founder at Fair Future Initiative

Our panel sessions will include:

Beyond Survival Mode: A Blueprint for Women Leaders
Karlyn Gold, Chief of Staff at Main Street Autonomy
Anya Ryjkova, SVP, Legal (Tech, Cyber, Privacy, AI) at BNY

Stay tuned for the full schedule!

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WITCON is made possible through the support of sponsors and community partners who believe in building a more inclusive tech ecosystem.

If your organization is interested in supporting WITCON 2026, please reach out via email to Laura Wentworth at laura.wentworth@getwitit.org.

getWITit is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and nonbinary people in technology through community, leadership development, and access to opportunity.

WITCON is hosted by the getWITit Pittsburgh Chapter, with support from the national organization and local partners.

We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and accessible event.

If you have accessibility needs, questions, or concerns, please contact Ahnna Jones at ajones@pittsburghcc.com, and she can answer you're questions about the venue.