Each year, the NCWIT Summit provides unique opportunities to meet and collaborate with changemakers from across NCWIT’s ecosystem. Together, attendees exchange research-backed strategies and promising practices designed to broaden participation in tech, both in computing education and within the broader workforce.

This year’s event at the University of Colorado Boulder, will feature thought-provoking workshops, award celebrations, and galvanizing presentations between June 1-2.

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Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 NCWIT Summit are available. Learn more here, or email [email protected] for more information.

Past NCWIT Summits

April 15, 2025

2025 NCWIT Summit (Virtual)

Each year, the NCWIT Summit provides unique opportunities to learn about research-backed strategies and promising practices designed to foster opportunities, both in computing education and within the broader tech workforce. Supporting change leaders remains our top priority.Over a half-day on May 20 (10 am to 1 pm MT), NCWIT will…

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April 15, 2025
February 7, 2024

2024 NCWIT Summit

MENU 2024 NCWIT Summit The 2024 NCWIT Summit took place May 20–22, 2024, in Kansas City, MO, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. This year, the Summit was in-person, with livestreams of sessions taking place on the plenary stage available for online participation. Check the NCWIT Media Hub for clips…

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February 7, 2024
February 27, 2023

2023 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

2023 NCWIT Summit on Women and ITThe 2023 NCWIT Summit will take place May 18-19, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. This year, the Summit will return to an in-person format, with hybrid options for online participation available. Watch this space for more details! Where Conversations Lead to ChangeWith NCWIT being the trusted…

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February 27, 2023
April 4, 2022

2022 NCWIT vSummit on Women and IT

Join the virtual experience, May 16-19, 2022. The 2022 vNCWIT Summit is free and open to the public. Replays of all 2022 vNCWIT Summit sessions can be viewed online; see the session descriptions below for links. Get ready for conversations, Q&As, on-demand videos, and more! Connect with educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social…

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April 4, 2022
May 24, 2021

2021 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

Join the experience virtually from wherever you are May 24–28, 2021. The 2021 NCWIT Summit is free and open to the public. Get ready for conversations, Q&As, on-demand videos, and more! Connect with educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists from across industries and disciplines. Fully immerse yourself in research-based…
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May 24, 2021
May 4, 2020

NCWIT Conversations for Change 2020

These debut series of events occurred between May 4 and June 4, 2020. The 2020 NCWIT Conversations for Change was an Online Thought Leadership Series. Fully immerse yourself in research-based recommendations and peer-to-peer discussions to further your efforts in creating inclusive cultures.
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May 4, 2020
May 14, 2019

2019 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 14-16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The 2019 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one individual…
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May 14, 2019
May 15, 2018

2018 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 15-17, 2018 in Grapevine, Texas. The 2018 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one individual…
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May 15, 2018
May 22, 2017

2017 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 22-24, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. The 2017 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one individual…
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May 22, 2017
May 16, 2016

2016 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 16-18, 2016 in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. The 2016 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for…
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May 16, 2016
May 19, 2015

2015 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 19-21, 2015 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The 2015 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job…
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May 19, 2015
May 19, 2014

2014 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 19-21, 2014 in Newport Beach, California. The 2014 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one…
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May 19, 2014
May 20, 2013

2013 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 20-22, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. The 2013 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one individual…
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May 20, 2013
May 22, 2012

2012 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 22-24, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The 2012 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one individual…
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May 22, 2012
May 22, 2011

2011 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

New York City – The 2011 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one individual or one…
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May 22, 2011
May 18, 2010

2010 NCWIT Summit on Women and IT

May 18-20, 2010 in Portland, Oregon The 2010 NCWIT Summit convened hundreds of change leaders from our community of educators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social scientists to discuss research, ideas, and action items for narrowing the gap. Creating change for women in tech is not a job for one individual…
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May 18, 2010
May 17, 2006

2006 NCWIT Innovation and Diversity Town Hall

NCWIT held its first-ever Innovation and Diversity Town Hall, co-sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), at the National Academy of Sciences on May 17, 2006 with U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) . Participants and speakers ranged from the federal government, industry, and think-tanks to non-profits and academia, and nearly…
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May 17, 2006
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