Google’s IWD Event Series
Google is hosting 15 global International Women's Day summits in March 2020. Learn more and apply today!
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Program overview
Program summary
Google is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) with Google’s IWD Event Series. IWD 2020 consists of 15 global summits throughout the month of March. These summits recognize Women in technology by featuring speakers, workshops, and the opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals. Our goal is to create spaces where Women in tech can find community, inspiration, and empowerment. Learn more and apply today!
Event content
Google is excited to bring a mix of speakers and engagements to the various summits. While the locations will have unique structures and themes, all focus on creating spaces where Women in tech can find community, inspiration, and empowerment. Many summits will feature workshops presented by Google’s Women Techmakers. Visit the links in the Locations tab to learn more about what is taking place at your local event.
IWD 2020 locations
We’re hosting summits in 15 cities across the globe — in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Europe. Visit the Locations tab to learn more about each summit.
How to apply
Complete the IWD 2020 application by the application deadline for your location. Please note, the event team does not offer travel reimbursement, so we suggest applying to the summit in your local area.
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Locations
IWD 2020 locations
We are hosting summits in 15 cities across the globe — in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Europe. Each location will have a unique mix of content, speakers, and engagement opportunities, all in celebration of Women in technology.
Learn more about what's taking place at the summits by visiting the links below!
Atlanta Summit: March 21 — Full day summit designed for Black+ Women
Application deadline: February 13
Bangalore Summit: March 21 — Full day summit
Application deadline: February 13
Cape Town Summit: March 12 — Half day summit
Application deadline: February 6
Chicago Summit: March 28 — Full day summit
Application deadline: February 20
Los Angeles Summit: March 14 — Full day summit designed for Latinas/Hispanic Women
Application deadline: February 6
Mountain View Summit: March 7 — Full day summit
Application deadline: February 7
Munich Summit: March 9 — Half day summit
Application deadline: February 6
New York Summit: March 7 — Full day summit
Application deadline: February 7
São Paulo Summit: March 14 — Full day summit presented in Portuguese, with some written materials in English
Application deadline: February 6
Seattle Summit: March 7 — Full day summit
Application deadline: February 7
Singapore Summit: March 14 — Full day summit
Application deadline: February 6
Sydney Summit: March 20 — Full day summit
Application deadline: February 13
Tel Aviv Summit: March 16 — Evening summit
Application deadline: February 11
Tokyo Summit: March 6 — Evening reception
Application deadline: February 7
Waterloo Summit: March 31 — Evening reception
Application deadline: February 13
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Apply
Application instructions
Complete the IWD 2020 application by the application deadline for your location.
What to consider when applying
- We strive to have a broad representation of attendees in tech including developers, designers, technology entrepreneurs, and many others across all phases of careers, backgrounds, genders, and walks of life. All are welcome to apply!
- You can apply to any summit location, but please note that we do not reimburse any travel expenses for the summit.
- Different summit locations have different deadlines to apply. Applications for a given city will not be accepted after the deadline.
Application review timeline
The applications for a given location will be reviewed at the same time, once the application deadline has passed. You will hear back on your status two weeks after the location's application deadline.
IWD 2020 application deadlines
Atlanta Summit: March 21, Application deadline: February 13
Bangalore Summit: March 21, Application deadline: February 13
Cape Town Summit: March 12, Application deadline: February 6
Chicago Summit: March 28, Application deadline: February 20
Los Angeles Summit: March 14, Application deadline: February 6
Mountain View Summit: March 7, Application deadline: February 7
Munich Summit: March 9, Application deadline: February 6
New York Summit: March 7, Application deadline: February 7
São Paulo Summit: March 14, Application deadline: February 6
Seattle Summit: March 7, Application deadline: February 7
Singapore Summit: March 14, Application deadline: February 6
Sydney Summit: March 20, Application deadline: February 13
Tel Aviv Summit: March 16, Application deadline: February 11
Tokyo Summit: March 6, Application deadline: February 7
Waterloo Summit: March 31, Application deadline: February 13
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Below are some answers to common questions. If you have questions about a specific summit, visit the Locations tab. If your question is not answered, reach out to Google-IWD@google.com.
What is IWD?
International Women's Day (IWD), marked on March 8th every year, “is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.”
Why does Google celebrate IWD?
We're proud of the contributions Women in technology make across our industry and across our company. Google supports and celebrates Women in technology through numerous initiatives, including the Small Business Supplier Diversity and Accelerate with Google programs, the Google Cultural Institute, our Women@ employee resource group, and more. International Women's Day is an important moment to recognize how Women have influenced the tech industry and beyond.
When and where is Google’s IWD Event Series taking place?
We’re hosting summits in 15 cities across the globe — in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Europe. Visit the Locations tab to learn more about each summit.
Who can apply?
We strive to have a broad representation of attendees in tech including developers, designers, technology entrepreneurs, and many others across all phases of their careers, backgrounds, genders, and walks of life. All are welcome to apply!
What should I consider when I’m applying?
- You can apply to any summit location, but please note that we do not reimburse any travel expenses for the summit.
- Different summit locations have different deadlines to apply. Applications for a given city will not be accepted after the deadline.
Will the summits have workshops?
Some summits will feature workshops presented by Google’s Women Techmakers. The goal of the workshops is to offer opportunities for attendees to hone their skills and progress their careers in tech. Visit the links in the Locations tab to learn more about what is being offered at the different summits.
What is Google’s Women Techmakers?
Google’s Women Techmakers is dedicated to helping Women thrive in technology through community, visibility and resources. As a part of International Women’s Day and Google’s IWD Event Series, Women Techmakers will be presenting workshops for Women to hone their skills and progress their careers in tech. Learn more and become a member at womentechmakers.com.
When will I find out if I was accepted into the summit?
The applications for a given location will be reviewed at the same time, once the application deadline has passed. You will receive an update on your status no more than two weeks after the application deadline.
If I attended an IWD summit in the past, am I guaranteed a spot for 2020?
We will review all applications fully, however, due to space constraints we are unable to guarantee entry for any applicant.
Why are the Atlanta and Los Angeles summits focused on specific groups of Women?
While a part of Google’s IWD Event Series, the Atlanta and Los Angeles summits are designed Black+ Women (Atlanta), and Hispanic Women and Latinas (Los Angeles). These events will create space to celebrate the unique experiences shared within these communities.
