Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries, NSCA, and the AVIXA Women’s Council are thrilled to invite you to their International Women’s Day event, “The Future is WE: Women & Equity,” where the AV/IT community can come together to empower, connect, and forge a path towards women’s equality. This event, organized by WAVIT, NSCA, and the AVIXA Women’s Council, aims to raise awareness and create an industry that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

“Mark your calendars and pull up a chair for an inspiring virtual session that explores the opportunities and challenges faced by women as catalysts for change in various fields, including technology/audio+visual, entrepreneurship, business, and leadership. Our keynote speaker, TeLisa Daughtry, an Award-Winning Serial Social Entrepreneur, Conscious Technologist, and STEM / DEI+Belonging Advocate, will share empowering stories, examine current trends, and inspire actionable steps towards creating a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow for women,” says WAVIT President, Gina Sansivero. 

“We encourage the community to get involved for #IWD2024. Each year the theme is selected to bring about the largest day of engagement. But for us, it’s not just the day, it’s a month-long celebration to forge a more inclusive world for women collectively,” says Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, Founder/Director of WAVIT. “Get involved. Like our tagline states, “Ripples make waves”, and you can too! We’re encouraging the community to strike the official #InspireInclusion pose (Heart Hands) and submit your photos and/or short videos by February 20th. Submissions will be featured on our social media channels, our website, and newsletter. You can find out more information via our website event page. Submissions are open to all. Feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues and friends in the industry. Together, we can make International Women’s Day a collective celebration of support, advancement, and inclusion.”

• Photo Submission: Upload your high-res photo to the Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N5d77bdV5qM6vokkERAPYrHVXLUDTqGA
• Video Submission: Record a short video answering the question, “What does inspire inclusion mean to you?” via the MarketScale Studio: https://studio.marketscale.com/guest/request/open/RM0OdakA9KWQ8arEPpxVozqQw

Register to attend this insightful session on building equity, allyship, and leadership to thrive in the AV/IT industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with TeLisa Daughtry and join the celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

For more information about the event, please visit the WAVIT IWD2024 Event page.