WIC Event Calendar

AI Innovation Challenge - Fall Edition 2025
The Innovation Challenge hackathon brings together developers from groups who are underrepresented in technology to solve for AI use cases from Azure customers. We are proud to sponsor organizations dedicated to advancing the careers of groups who are underrepresented in the tech industry.
Key Dates

• Applications open - Oct1st, 2025
• Accepting applications until  Nov5th , 2025.
• Microsoft will start to send hackathon invitations on Nov7th, 2025.
• AI Innovation Challenge begins from Nov14-28, 2025.

Who Should Apply?
We are calling on future tech leaders women and allies who are ready to elevate their professional status through innovation and teamwork. If you possess a deep interest in AI and are committed to excelling in this field, your team belongs here. The eligibility criteria: 

- Must have a certificate in AI 102, AZ 204, or DP 100 – or complete learning paths Applied Skills credentials listed below
- Participate in the 2-week hackathon with your team from Nov14 to Nov 28, 2025.
-Voucher will be provided after the hackathon

Microsoft Applied Skills credential : For the June hackathon, completing one of the Applied Skills  will qualify for the hackathon

• Women In Cloud GitHub Copilot Applied Skills
• Women In Cloud Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel Applied Skills
• Women in Cloud Document Intelligence Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Core Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Aspire Skilling
• Women in Cloud NLP Skilling

For Certifications: 

• Women in Cloud AI Engineer Skilling
• Women in Cloud Data Science Skilling
• Women in Cloud Azure Engineer Skilling

This is more than a competition; it’s a career-defining moment for participants to gain status and recognition as AI Innovators.      
Learn more: https://womenincloud.com/aichallenge

Welcome to #WICxESG2025, the AI Innovation & Leadership Summit where trailblazers, technologists, and changemakers converge to build what’s next. This isn't just another conference t’s your launchpad for purpose-driven innovation, trusted growth, and exponential leadership.  In a world where AI is rewriting every rule, this summit invites you to do more than learn you’ll build, test, pitch, and scale ideas that align People, Planet, and Profit.  Through curated sessions, workshops, and 1:1 coaching, you’ll gain the insights and tools to:

• Design resilient careers in a rapidly changing tech economy
• Close the GTM execution gap and turn strategy into scalable action
• Align AI, ESG, and growth into one powerful business trifecta
• Build MVPs fast using no-code AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT
• Package AI solutions into sellable, fundable offers without raising capital
• Navigate boardroom expectations around AI governance and sustainability

From keynotes to coaching, from pilot to profit, this summit is a clarion call to lead the AI narrative with grit, vision, and bold action. 
Step into the arena.
This is where the next billion-dollar ideas are born.

Learn more: https://womenincloud.com/wicxesg2025/

REGISTER NOW! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1591048030489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Step into an unforgettable evening at the OPULIS Book Signing & Launch Celebration—a public celebration honoring the stories and legacy behind OPULIS. Guests will walk the red carpet, connect through dynamic networking, and hear powerful stories shared directly by the honorees featured in the book.
The night will also include photo and video moments to capture the experience, along with the opportunity to meet the honorees and participate in an exclusive book signing.
Date: October 28th, 2025
Time: 4:00PM PDT
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue - 3225 158th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98008

We invite you to join us and be part of this historic celebration. 
Secure your spot today.
Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1612442752679?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the OPULIS Book Global Launch Celebration, a special event honoring the people and partners who made the distribution of OPULIS possible. Together, we’ll mark the closing of the OPULIS campaign and celebrate the incredible success of the book’s journey.
This event is a moment of gratitude, recognition, and shared achievement. 

Come be part of this milestone as we honor the community that helped bring OPULIS to readers.

Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1612585579879?aff=oddtdtcreator

Discover how to create a speaker portfolio with professional bios, high-quality videos, testimonials, and engaging topic summaries to showcase your expertise.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1217102058019?aff=oddtdtcreator

AI Innovation Challenge - Fall Edition 2025
The Innovation Challenge hackathon brings together developers from groups who are underrepresented in technology to solve for AI use cases from Azure customers. We are proud to sponsor organizations dedicated to advancing the careers of groups who are underrepresented in the tech industry.
Key Dates

• Applications open - Oct1st, 2025
• Accepting applications until  Nov5th , 2025.
• Microsoft will start to send hackathon invitations on Nov7th, 2025.
• AI Innovation Challenge begins from Nov14-28, 2025.

Who Should Apply?
We are calling on future tech leaders women and allies who are ready to elevate their professional status through innovation and teamwork. If you possess a deep interest in AI and are committed to excelling in this field, your team belongs here. The eligibility criteria: 

- Must have a certificate in AI 102, AZ 204, or DP 100 – or complete learning paths Applied Skills credentials listed below
- Participate in the 2-week hackathon with your team from Nov14 to Nov 28, 2025.
-Voucher will be provided after the hackathon

Microsoft Applied Skills credential : For the June hackathon, completing one of the Applied Skills  will qualify for the hackathon

• Women In Cloud GitHub Copilot Applied Skills
• Women In Cloud Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel Applied Skills
• Women in Cloud Document Intelligence Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Core Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Aspire Skilling
• Women in Cloud NLP Skilling

For Certifications: 

• Women in Cloud AI Engineer Skilling
• Women in Cloud Data Science Skilling
• Women in Cloud Azure Engineer Skilling

This is more than a competition; it’s a career-defining moment for participants to gain status and recognition as AI Innovators.      
Learn more: https://womenincloud.com/aichallenge

More info coming soon!

Ace your next technical interview with confidence! Mastering Technical Interviews: Live Coding and Problem-Solving is an interactive session designed to help you sharpen your coding skills, think through complex problems, and excel in real-world technical assessments. Watch live coding demonstrations, learn best practices for structuring solutions, and get insights into what hiring managers look for. Whether you're preparing for your first technical interview or aiming to level up, this event will equip you with the strategies and techniques needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

REGISTER HERE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1252233035719?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, create content that showcases your expertise, and actively reach out to event organizers to secure speaking roles.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1217103733029?aff=oddtdtcreator

AI Innovation Challenge - Fall Edition 2025
The Innovation Challenge hackathon brings together developers from groups who are underrepresented in technology to solve for AI use cases from Azure customers. We are proud to sponsor organizations dedicated to advancing the careers of groups who are underrepresented in the tech industry.
Key Dates

• Applications open - Oct1st, 2025
• Accepting applications until  Nov5th , 2025.
• Microsoft will start to send hackathon invitations on Nov7th, 2025.
• AI Innovation Challenge begins from Nov14-28, 2025.

Who Should Apply?
We are calling on future tech leaders women and allies who are ready to elevate their professional status through innovation and teamwork. If you possess a deep interest in AI and are committed to excelling in this field, your team belongs here. The eligibility criteria: 

- Must have a certificate in AI 102, AZ 204, or DP 100 – or complete learning paths Applied Skills credentials listed below
- Participate in the 2-week hackathon with your team from Nov14 to Nov 28, 2025.
-Voucher will be provided after the hackathon

Microsoft Applied Skills credential : For the June hackathon, completing one of the Applied Skills  will qualify for the hackathon

• Women In Cloud GitHub Copilot Applied Skills
• Women In Cloud Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel Applied Skills
• Women in Cloud Document Intelligence Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Core Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Aspire Skilling
• Women in Cloud NLP Skilling

For Certifications: 

• Women in Cloud AI Engineer Skilling
• Women in Cloud Data Science Skilling
• Women in Cloud Azure Engineer Skilling

This is more than a competition; it’s a career-defining moment for participants to gain status and recognition as AI Innovators.      
Learn more: https://womenincloud.com/aichallenge

More info and registration link coming soon!

AI Innovation Challenge - Fall Edition 2025
The Innovation Challenge hackathon brings together developers from groups who are underrepresented in technology to solve for AI use cases from Azure customers. We are proud to sponsor organizations dedicated to advancing the careers of groups who are underrepresented in the tech industry.
Key Dates

• Applications open - Oct1st, 2025
• Accepting applications until  Nov5th , 2025.
• Microsoft will start to send hackathon invitations on Nov7th, 2025.
• AI Innovation Challenge begins from Nov14-28, 2025.

Who Should Apply?
We are calling on future tech leaders women and allies who are ready to elevate their professional status through innovation and teamwork. If you possess a deep interest in AI and are committed to excelling in this field, your team belongs here. The eligibility criteria: 

- Must have a certificate in AI 102, AZ 204, or DP 100 – or complete learning paths Applied Skills credentials listed below
- Participate in the 2-week hackathon with your team from Nov14 to Nov 28, 2025.
-Voucher will be provided after the hackathon

Microsoft Applied Skills credential : For the June hackathon, completing one of the Applied Skills  will qualify for the hackathon

• Women In Cloud GitHub Copilot Applied Skills
• Women In Cloud Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel Applied Skills
• Women in Cloud Document Intelligence Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Core Skilling
• Women in Cloud .NET Aspire Skilling
• Women in Cloud NLP Skilling

For Certifications: 

• Women in Cloud AI Engineer Skilling
• Women in Cloud Data Science Skilling
• Women in Cloud Azure Engineer Skilling

This is more than a competition; it’s a career-defining moment for participants to gain status and recognition as AI Innovators.      
Learn more: https://womenincloud.com/aichallenge

More info and registration link coming soon!

More info and registration link coming soon!

🌐 Coming 2026: The Future Is Not Waiting. Are You Ready? EmergeTech Summit 2026 is on the horizon — where the brightest minds, boldest innovators, and boundary-pushers across AI, Cloud, Quantum, Sustainability, and Ethical Tech come together to shape what’s next. 🚀 New breakthroughs. Real-world impact. Global connections. This isn’t just a tech event — it’s a launchpad for what’s possible. Stay tuned. Registration and more details coming soon!

✨ Get Ready for the Spotlight ✨
The world’s most inspiring night is returning…#empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards Gala 2026
🌍 Where Impact Meets InfluenceJoin us as we celebrate the women changemakers, tech innovators, and equity champions reshaping the global economic landscape. From dazzling red carpets to powerful stories of transformation, this is more than an awards show — it’s a global movement.🗓 Coming Summer 2026 | 📍 Global Hybrid Experience
Nominations open soon. Will you be among the world’s next iconic trailblazers?

📸 Coming 2026: The ICONS Brand Photoshoot Experience ✨Are you ready to step into your spotlight?Next year, the iconic experience returns — bolder, brighter, and more powerful than ever. The ICONS Brand Photoshoot 2026 is your moment to own your story, elevate your image, and capture your essence as a leader, innovator, and changemaker.👑 Exclusive. Empowering. Unforgettable.
From curated styling to high-impact visuals, we’re crafting an experience that transforms your personal brand into a legacy.📅 Applications open soon.
Your ICON moment is waiting. Will you claim it?