About Us
Women in Technology of the Heartland (WiTH) was founded in November of 2012 by nine women committed to creating an Omaha-Area networking organization that would authentically connect, communicate, and collaborate to advance women in technology. Today, we have over 2,500 members and continue to engage our community by hosting monthly events.
Upcoming Events
march meetup: The Work between us
Register on Meetup and join Women in Technology of the Heartland for our March event focused on real connections!
In a world where hiring and networking increasingly happens through screens, applications, and algorithms, we believe something important can get lost — the chance to simply meet people and have real conversations.
The Work Between Us is designed to create that space.
This evening will feature lightly facilitated conversations bringing together local employers, technologists, job seekers, and members of the Omaha tech community in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Instead of resumes or formal interviews, the focus is on authentic conversations about the work companies are doing, the interests people have, and the connections that can emerge when people simply talk to one another.
Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, hoping to meet others in the local tech community, or just curious about what companies in Omaha are working on, this event is an easy and engaging way to connect.
No resumes required, just bring yourself and leave with new relationships and possibilities.
Thank you to our host and sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield, for providing the venue, food and drinks.
Please be sure to register on Meetup so we can plan appropriately for food and drinks.
We meet monthly. Check us out and RSVP on MeetUp.
Our History
The first meeting occurred in January of 2013 when approximately 30 women gathered to discuss organizing the group and establishing its goals. Today, WiTH has more than 1,100 Facebook followers, and attendance at meetings is typically between 30 – 60 participants each month.
Our Mission
WiTH provides a fun networking forum for women to learn from and share with one another, focusing on the development and promotion of IT talent in women through mentoring and other outreach efforts, so we’re not the only women in the room anymore.
What to Expect
Topics are technical in nature and cover soft skills as well as ways to further careers. Occasionally, the meetings are networking events for people to get to know one another better or make new connections.
How We Help
WiTH has enjoyed growing recognition and a number of successes. WiTH members have served as speakers for other organizations and members have gained insights and made connections which have advanced their careers. At the same time, the community has benefitted from the group’s outreach, including collecting diapers for Lydia House, and food for the Omaha Food Bank.
What to Bring
There are no membership dues required. Most meetings are sponsored by a local business or vendor, so there is no cost to attend. If there isn’t a sponsor, participants pay for their own food or beverages.
Get Involved
A subset of the group meets monthly to plan the meetings, and those members take turns organizing and facilitating.
We couldn’t organize these events without the support of the business community. Our valued partners have the opportunity to gain branding awareness by sponsoring and/or hosting our monthly events. Interested? Click below!