Women in Tech Chicago 2026
CTOs and hiring teams pitch to you for once, then you pick who to talk to.
Chicago, IL
What this event is
OutGeekWomen's Women in Tech Chicago runs Tuesday, October 13 from 6 to 8:30 PM at a venue still to be announced. Hiring leaders and CTOs give short pitches, then attendees network directly with the teams. Tickets are sold on Eventbrite; no employer list was posted at the time of verification.
Roles you will actually see
Who should go
Women in software, AI, data, product and security roles who want direct access to hiring managers in a smaller room.
The venue was not locked when I checked, so confirm it on Eventbrite before you plan your evening. Smaller mixers like this are worth it only if the employer list is decent, so check the page a week out and skip if it is thin. When a CTO pitches, write down one thing they said and use it when you walk up. Sponsorship is unknown; ask each team plainly.
Show up prepared
- 1Watch the Eventbrite page for the venue and employer announcements
- 2Prepare a 30-second pitch tuned to AI or data if that is your lane
- 3Bring business cards or a QR code to your LinkedIn
Sponsorship reality
Sponsorship varies by employer. No organizer publishes sponsorship. Check each employer you plan to meet against H-1B disclosure data before you go, and ask in the first two minutes so neither side wastes the conversation.
Showing up is half of it.
The other half is being first to the roles these employers post, and having something real to show when you get there.
See roles the minute they go live, tailor one resume per employer, and reach the hiring manager directly. Walk into the event as a follow-up, not a stranger.
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