The Spring 2025 Advancing Women in IT regional workshop will be hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane. While this event will highlight the importance of advancing women in technology and leadership, it is open to everyone in our NWACC community who is passionate about professional development, building inclusive workplaces, and fostering a stronger tech and leadership community in the Inland Northwest. Join us for a day of learning, networking, and career growth with professionals from across the region!
Registration
Registration for Inland Northwest NWACC members* will open on April 1.
Program
What to Expect:
- Inspiring keynote speakers on leadership, design thinking, and industry insights
- Engaging workshops on leadership, technology, career growth, and inclusive leadership
- Networking lunch with themed discussion tables
- Opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders
Agenda
Registration, along with light breakfast and networking, opens at 9:00 am. The workshop wraps up at 4:15 pm, followed by light refreshments and community building time.
Check the Draft Agenda for program details.
Food Service
Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. Please note dietary restrictions or preferences on the registration form.
Location and Parking
Gonzaga University, John J. Hemmingson Center, Grand Ballroom
Free guest parking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the BARC Parking Garage. EV charging stations are also available in the BARC. There are also plenty of on-street parking options around campus.
Visit Gonzaga map & directions for details.
Travel and Hotel
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. A small number of need-based travel subsidies are available. Criteria include distance travelled, need for airfare, and need to stay in a hotel. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to request a travel subsidy.
For those who need to spend the night in Spokane, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Ruby River Hotel, which is adjacent to campus. To reserve a room:
- Visit www.rrhspokane.com:
- Select the ‘Special Codes or Rates’ dropdown.
- Select the ‘Promo/Corporate Code’ dropdown.
- Select ‘Group Code.’
- Enter your group code: GUAWIT
- Click ‘Apply.’
Other hotel options are also available from the Gonzaga University website.
*Inland Northwest NWACC Members
- Central Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- Gonzaga University
- Montana State University
- North Dakota University System
- University of Idaho
- University of Montana
- Washington State University
- Whitman College