Tech Powered. Women Led.
SAVE THE DATE
November 18-19, 2026
A day designed to celebrate and elevate women in technology through inspiration, skill-building, and connection.
Presenting Visionary Sponsor:
Trailblazer Sponsors
Building the Future
WiTECH is more than a conference. It’s a catalyst where real allies come together, practical skills are shared, and women are inspired to own their strengths and reach their full potential as leaders in tech.
At WiTECH, bold ideas spark action, connections grow into collaborations, and leaders, innovators, and allies drive change that expands opportunities and shapes the future of tech.
Because when women lead in technology, everyone wins. Teams grow stronger, products become more inclusive, and solutions solve the problems that matter most. Together, we are shaping a future we are all excited to build.
VIP Fireside Chat: Digital Forensics: Where Evidence Meets Intelligence
Nancy Glenn
Vice President of Research and Economic Development
Boise State University
Bret Kessenger
Detective
ISPFS Digital Forensics
Idaho State Police, District 3 Investigations
Meet our Featured Speakers/ Panelists
Brittany Giudici
Director of Executive Communications, Microsoft; Founder, Treasure Valley Women in Tech
Sarah Gerdes
Co-Founder, Incluud, Award-winning author of 20 book published in over 100 countries
Meaghan Nelson
Partner, Stoel Rives, PLLC
Dr. Geri Gillespy
Director and Industry Advisor, Americas, at Microsoft Elevate,
Amy Gile
Founder, Silverdraft Computing
Mayor Lauren McLean
Mayor of the City of Boise
Jinju Beineke
Senior Director of Technololgy/ Engineering, Photronics
Christina Hardesty
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Amalgamated Sugar
Layne Lewis
Founder, Willowview Consulting
Eileen Barber
Founder
Keynetics
Laura Smith
VP of PR & Government Affairs | Community Impact, ICCU
Marlene Myers
Senior Vice President, US Bank
Denise Dunlap
Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Sage Growth Capital
Sharon Poppell
Principal Consultant and Co-Founder, Executive Allies
Eren Barker
Co-founder, Everyday Wellness Collective
Well-Being Program Manager, St. Luke's Health System
Bhumika Chhabra, Ph.D.
Director, HBM Product Engineering
Micron Technology, Inc.
Betsy Davies
Vice President and COO
Idaho Technology Council
Melanie Rubocki
Partner - Former US Firmwide Co-Chair of Emerging Company Practice, Ashurst Perkins Coie
Leah Goede
Director of National Learning and Development, Albertsons Companies
Jennifer Dempsey
Founding Member/Attorney at Dempsey Foster PLLC
Shobna Streng
Vice President of Commercial Credit Administration, Tech CU
Sarah Marshall
Senior Director
Public Affairs, Microsoft
Jessica Rolph
Cofounder & CEO Lovevery, Cofounder & COO, Happy Family
Jessica Cafferty
Founder, RNG Group, Board Chair, Idaho Technology Council
Nikita Rubocki
Software Engineer / Data Scientist, RC1 RCM
Sharee English
Director Global IT Risk, WSP in the US
Camille Montgomery
Business Analyst Manager, ICCU
Carolyn Holly
Vice President of Development, Idaho Business for Education
Liza Roeser
Founder, Fifty Flowers
Paola Eldredge
Vice President of Talent & Culture at McAlvain Companies, Inc
Sunny Wallace
Chief of Staff
Office of the President, University of Idaho
Melisa Valentin
Instructor, School of Education, Western Governor's University
Mindy Stomp
CEO
Drake Cooper
Diane Temple
President & CEO
Idaho Technology Council
November 18-19, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Who Should Attend
Women in tech, entrepreneurs, business leaders, students, and anyone passionate about women's advancement in STEM
Mentorship &
Leadership
Industry leaders panels/speakers
Public Speaking & visibility training
Intergenerational mentorship connections
Confidence-building masterclass
Leadership development strategies
Tech Fluency &
Future Skills
AI in Business Practices
Tech career pathways for non-coders
No-code/Low-code tools
Side hustle & entrepreneurship strategies
Women founders' success stories
Wellness &
Sustainable Careers
Work-Life integration strategies
Burnout recovery & prevention
Caregiver career navigation
Mental load management
Energy optimization techniques
Attendee Tickets
Individual and group access passes to the WiTECH Summit — November 18–19 at Boise Centre East.
WiTECH VIP All-Access Pass
Nov 18 & 19 · Boise Centre East
$129
- Exclusive VIP Fireside Chat, Nov 18
- Full Summit Access, Nov 19 (8am–4pm)
- Networking & Speaker Lunch
- VIP seating at all sessions, including lunch
WiTECH Summit Ticket
Nov 19, 8am–4pm · Boise Centre East
$79
- Full Summit Access
- Networking Lunch
Student / Non-Profit Summit Ticket
Nov 19, 8am–4pm · Boise Centre East
$49
- Full Summit Access
- Networking & Speaker Lunch
- Must be a current student or associated with a nonprofit organization
Vendor & Table Packages
Exhibit space and branded table packages for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Expo Vendor Sponsor
$500
- 6-foot exhibit table
- Tablecloth upon request
- 1 minute of speaking time
- 4 tickets to the WiTECH Summit
Nonprofit Expo Vendor Sponsor
$350
- 6-foot exhibit table
- Tablecloth upon request
- 1 minute of speaking time
- 2 tickets to the WiTECH Summit
Business Branded VIP Table
$750
- Premier location at the luncheon
- 1 branded table for 8
- Signage on table
- Logo on AV slide during the speaker lunch
- 8 All-Access tickets, Nov 19
- 4 tickets to the VIP Fireside Chat, Nov 18
À La Carte Sponsorships
Own a moment of the day — from the keynote screen to the coffee bar.
Keynote / Featured Speaker Sponsor
$1,000
- Naming tied to the keynote
- Speaker introduction
- Logo on keynote screen
- Priority digital & program recognition
- 4 All-Access + 4 VIP tickets
Breakout Session Sponsor
Limited to 6
$1,500
- Own one breakout session
- Logo on session signage & schedule
- 30-second welcome or speaker introduction
- 2 All-Access tickets
Dessert & Coffee Sponsor
$1,500
- “Presented by” naming
- Branded dessert & coffee station
- Stage acknowledgment
- Web & program recognition
- 4 All-Access tickets
Lanyards Sponsor
Limited to 1
$2,000
- Logo on every attendee lanyard
- Web, program & event recognition
- 4 All-Access tickets
- Production included, or sponsor-supplied
Guest Welcome Sponsor
$2,000
- Own the arrival & check-in experience
- Branded welcome signage & registration area
- Stage thanks
- Web & program recognition
- 4 All-Access tickets
Afternoon Coffee & Refreshment Sponsor
Limited to 1–2
$2,000
- Logo at refreshment stations
- Event-screen, web & program recognition
- 2 All-Access tickets
Swag Bag Sponsor
Limited to 1
$2,500
- Logo on every attendee bag
- Branded insert or item
- Web & program recognition
- 4 All-Access tickets
Photo Experience Sponsor
Limited to 1
$2,500
- Brand the photo experience
- Logo on the photo station or digital frame, where feasible
- Web & program recognition
- 4 All-Access tickets
Student & Educator Access Sponsor
Limited to 1–2
$2,500
- Underwrite student & educator registrations
- Mission-focused stage, web & social recognition
- 2 sponsor tickets
Lunch Sponsor
$3,000
- Naming rights to the networking lunch
- Brief welcome remarks
- Table signage
- Premium web & program placement
- 8 VIP luncheon seats, or equivalent access
WiTECH Summit 2026 Agenda
Boise Centre East, 850 W Front St, Boise
Wednesday, November 18
VIP Fireside Chat & Networking with the ITC Board 5:00–7:30 PM
Networking and appetizers
Fireside chat
Digital Forensics: Where Evidence Meets Intelligence
Moderator Nancy Glenn, with Dr. Ashley Podhradsky (Dakota State University), Bret Kessinger (Idaho State Police), and Christian Diamond (Willowview Consulting)
Evening closes at 7:30 PM
Thursday, November 19
WiTECH Summit 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Registration, coffee, and networking with attendees and vendors
Opening panel
Meet the Boss: Women Shaping Idaho’s Future
Moderator Jessica Cafferty (RNG Group), with Jinju Beineke (Photronics), Mayor Lauren McLean (City of Boise), Amy Gile (Silverdraft Computing), Christina Hardesty (Amalgamated Sugar), and Mindy Stomp (Drake Cooper)
Featured speaker
Purpose Driven: Community, Clarity, and the Choice to Build Where You Are
Brittany Giudici (Microsoft; Treasure Valley Women in Tech)
Panel
From Expertise to Influence: Building the Leadership Advantage
Moderator Laura Smith (ICCU), with Dr. Ashley Podhradsky (Dakota State University), Layne Lewis (Willowview Consulting), Paula Kluksdal (Hawley Troxell), and JungAh Choi (Micron)
Featured speaker
Owning the Room: Executive Presence & Advocating for Yourself
Meaghan Nelson (Stoel Rives LLP)
Lunch keynote
Own What’s Next: Building Before the World Is Ready
Sarah Gerdes (Incluud)
Breakout sessions, round 1 (choose one)
Breakout 1A
Women & Capital: Funding, Investment & Access to Capital
Moderator Marlene Myers (U.S. Bank), with Denise Dunlap (Sage Growth Capital), Sharon Poppell (Executive Allies), and Eileen Barber (Keynetics)
Breakout 1B
The Mental Load of Leadership: Protecting Your Capacity Without Shrinking Your Ambition
Moderator Eren Barker (St. Luke’s Health System), with Bhumika Chhabra, Ph.D. (Micron), Melanie Rubocki (Ashurst Perkins Coie), and Leah Goede (Albertsons Companies)
Breakout 1C
The AI Advantage for Creating Time, Impact, and Opportunity
Dr. Geri Gillespy (Microsoft Elevate)
Breakout sessions, round 2 (choose one)
Breakout 2A
Smart Enough to Question AI
Moderator Jennifer Dempsey (Dempsey Foster PLLC), with Sharee English (WSP), Nikita Rubocki (R1 RCM), and Betsy Davies (Idaho Technology Council)
Breakout 2B
Seen, Heard, and Promoted: Turning Presence into Opportunity
Moderator Camille Montgomery (ICCU), with Carolyn Holly (Idaho Business for Education), Paola Eldredge (McAlvain Companies), and Liza Roeser (Fifty Flowers)
Breakout 2C
The Skills Shift: Building a Career That Can Keep Evolving
Moderator Sunny Wallace (University of Idaho), with Dr. Melisa M. Valentín (Western Governors University) and Shobna Streng (Technology Credit Union)
Giveaway drawings follow the closing keynote. Must be present to win. Adjourn at 4:00 PM.
Closing keynote
A Conversation with Jessica Rolph
Jessica Rolph (Lovevery), interviewed by Sarah Marshall (Microsoft)
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