WiCS CON 2025

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May 9th, 2025 | 10 am - 6 pm A Free Hybrid Conference at UWaterloo for Women & Gender Diverse People in Tech!

Join us at WiCS CON 2025!

WiCS Con 2025 will include networking, informative presentations, workshops, mock interview sessions, panels, and more!

The conference will host mock-interviews in the morning and open with a Women in Tech panel. Following our opening panel we will have several concurrent sessions featuring presentations from WiCS sponsors for students and community members, and workshops hosted by UWaterloo graduate students for our high school attendees. We will end the day with a networking reception featuring industry sponsors. 

Keep an eye on this page for all schedule updates and announcements!

Event Information

When: Friday, May 9th, 2025; 10 am - 6 pm

Where: UWaterloo Davis Centre, 1st Floor

Who: Women and gender-diverse UWaterloo and high school students, and local community members interested in tech.

Cost: FREE!

Food Provided: Lunch and an afternoon snack are provided

All WiCS CON attendees must abide by our CODE OF CONDUCT.

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Schedule

To create a personalised conference schedule:

  1. Click on the session you are interested in
  2. In the top right-hand corner, click [+iCal]
  3. Add .ics file to your calendar:
    • iPhone Users: Use the Safari browser, then click on Add to Calendar at the bottom of the pop-up window.
    • Android Users: Download the .ics file, click Open, select your Calendar App, then click Add to Calendar in the bottom of the pop-up.
    • Computer Users: Download the .ics file, then upload it to your favourite calendar application.
  4. Repeat for the remaining sessions you want to attend!

WiCS Con 2025 schedule subject to change.

Morning Sessions & Registration

Registration desk opens at 9:30 am in DC 1301.

DC 1301 (Fishbowl)

Friday, May 9, 2025 9:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Conference Registration

In-person registration desk (located in DC 1301) for WiCS Con 2025 opens. Visit our registration desk when you arrive to receive your WiCS CON 2025 badge and swag bag at 9:30am.

Please note: To attend any of the WiCS Con sessions you must have a WiCS Con 2025 badge. 

The registration desk is open all day!

DC Foyer

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:45 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Mock Interviews

Presented by Google

Join Googlers to practice mock questions and learn some tips & tricks to ace your interviews!

Location: DC 1st Floor Foyer

DC 1304/Online

Friday, May 9, 2025 11:00 am - 11:50 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

From Good to Great: Guide to Resume Success

Presented by Amazon

Learn how to refine your resume to highlight key skills, structure your experience effectively, and stand out in a competitive job market—all with insights from Amazon recruiters.

Location: DC 1304 and Online

DC 1302/Online

Opening & Afternoon Plenary Session

Join us as we officially welcome everyone to WiCS Con 2025 and host our afternoon plenary session: Panel of Women in Tech.

DC 1351/Online

Friday, May 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Conference Opening

Welcoming remarks, overview of the conference program, and statistics about attendance.

Location: DC 1351 and Online

Friday, May 9, 2025 12:20 pm - 1:20 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Panel of Women in Tech

The conference will open with a stellar panel of women who hold technical roles at the various companies that sponsored WiCS Con. 

Location: DC 1351 and Online

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions

These sessions run simultaneously throughout the afternoon of WiCS Con, join as many as you can!

DC 1302/Online

DC 1304/Online

DC 1351/Online

DC 1302/Online

DC 1304/Online

DC 1351/Online

DC 1304/Online

DC 1302/Online

DC 1351/Online

DC 1350/Online

Networking & Event Closing

End your WiCS Con experience by grabbing a snack from DC 1301 and getting to know fellow attendees and company reps in our networking session!

DC Foyer & DC 1301