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Austin Women in Tech Impactors Network
Join Us As We Connect, Collaborate and Inspire
We’re excited to invite you to the next gathering of the Austin Women in Tech Impactors Network (AWITIN), a WGU initiative focused on closing gender gaps in the technology industry by bringing together community and tech leaders committed to advancing women in tech.
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT
Where: Austin Community College, Highland Campus
Building 2000, Presentation Hall
Austin, TX 78752
During the program, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Hear from Paul Bingham, CISSP, CPA, CFE, Senior Vice President, Executive Dean at WGU, Paula Bookidis, CEO at Girl Scouts of Central Texas and Annie Hardy, Chief AI Architect & Futurist at Split Futures, during a featured panel discussion, “The Future of Leadership: Building Talent in an AI-Driven World,” as they explore how organizations can cultivate talent, develop future-ready leaders, and navigate the evolving impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
- Celebrate WGU’s partnership with the Girl Scouts of Central Texas through a formal partnership signing ceremony, recognizing our shared commitment to empowering the next generation of women in STEM.
- Explore ways business, education, and community organizations can work together to expand opportunities for women and girls pursuing technology careers.
- Continue growing and strengthening the Austin Women in Tech Impactors Network through collaboration and shared purpose.
Together, we are building meaningful partnerships that create lasting impact for current and future technology leaders.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Monday, September 14.
We look forward to connecting with you for an engaging conversation and meaningful collaboration.
Linda G. Battles, Ed.D.
Regional Vice President, South Region
Nancy J. Fitzgerald
Regional Alumni Network Manager | South Region (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
nancy.fitzgerald@wgu.edu
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