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Women Impact Tech Chicago Accelerate Conference

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A gathering of elite tech leaders, celebrating women’s impact in tech.
Meet with hiring managers from top Chicago tech companies. Learn about their job openings and cutting-edge innovations.
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About the Event

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Event Details
  • Location: McDonald’s Headquarters in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Thursday, March 18, 2027
  • Hiring For: Mid to leadership tech and engineer roles
Why Attend

Join 400+ women engineers, tech leaders, and hiring managers for an evening designed for career opportunities, growth, and connection.

  • Explore job openings at top tech companies
  • Gain insights from industry experts and speakers
  • Build meaningful relationships within the Chicago tech community

Women Impact Tech’s mission is to inspire, empower, and advance innovation so that women can thrive in their careers and organizations can build diverse and inclusive teams.

McDonald’s is putting AI, IoT, and edge computing into restaurants worldwide, with a global technology team in Chicago building the platforms behind 70 million customers a day.

For questions about attending or sponsoring the event, email witevents@womenimpacttech.com

Agenda

*Agenda is subject to change

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration and Networking in Expo Hall

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Opening Keynote 

5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Panel Discussion 

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Panel Discussion

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Closing Keynote

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Reception and Networking in Expo Hall

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What to Expect

Exhibitor Hall

Network with sponsors and learn about their open roles and newest innovations.

Thought Leaders

Stay up to date with the latest tech trends and gain insights from industry experts.

Networking

Connect with other experienced women in tech across the Greater Chicago area.

Speakers Coming Soon...

Hear from industry leaders sharing insights on innovation, leadership, and navigating change in today’s tech landscape.

Past Chicago Accelerate Speakers

CIO

McDonald’s

CIO

Abbott

CIO

Cardinal Health

Sr Impact Partnerships Manager

Adyen

Head of UX

Adyen

CEO and Co-Founder

Built In

Managing Director – Crew & Catering Tech

United Airlines

Kristy Fisher

VP of AI and Data Strategy

State Farm

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Registration Approval Required

Due to limited venue capacity, all registrations must be approved by a Women Impact Tech team member.

Please note:

If event capacity is reached, you may be placed on a waitlist. Waitlisted guests will be notified via email immediately if space becomes available.

Your registration is not confirmed until you receive an official confirmation email from Women Impact Tech. This email will include full event details (time, venue address, etc.) Entry to the Accelerate Conference will only be granted to guests who have received an official confirmation email from Women Impact Tech.

By registering, all attendees agree to our Attendee Guidelines.

Hear from our Sponsors

Get a first-hand look at how our sponsors find Women Impact Tech’s Accelerate Conferences beneficial for their company year after year.

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