"Connecting and Empowering Women in the Tech Industry"
Women in Science & Technology Business is a Toronto-area group dedicated to connecting and furthering the professional and personal development of women in the life sciences, advanced materials, software, hardware and other technology industries. From entrepreneurs to executives, young high potential knowledge workers to senior industry leaders - we serve a distinct community of women who face unique professional and work-life balance challenges.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to build a community that will connect women from technology organizations across the GTA to expand their professional networks and to enhance and accelerate their careers. We will achieve this vision by offering engaging networking opportunities and stimulating, relevant professional development sessions.
Our Mission:
- Connect and grow the community – by offering networking sessions
- Educate the community – by offering meaningful professional development opportunities that further participants’ career objectives
- Leverage the community – to provide an ecosystem in which women can achieve the goals of their businesses
For senior executives in the science & technology sectors, we offer the opportunity to connect with a talent pool of local emerging professionals, and access to professional development opportunities and potential mentors for the women already in your team.
For women at an earlier stage in their careers, we offer the opportunity to develop valuable connections with women in related industries, and the ability to acquire critical skills and knowledge in a no-pressure environment outside work.
Professional Development Events:
Our professional development events are focused on acquiring key knowledge and enhancing critical skills pertinent to women in science and technology businesses, covering subjects such as:
- Negotiations
- Financial numeracy
- Business communication
- Product development
- Patent issues in biotechnology businesses
- The impact of web 2.0 on your business and employee relations
- Resource development for specific needs
Click on the Events tab to learn more about our upcoming professional development events.
Networking Events:
Our networking events provide casual social opportunities to meet with other professional women from the science and technology sectors. These events provide a great opportunity to expand your professional network, connect with potential mentors, meet other women who face the same professional and personal challenges, and to relax and have fun with a diverse, talented and inspiring group of women!
Click on the Events tab to learn more about our upcoming networking events.
