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  <div class="vevent h-event"> <h1 class="summary p-name">PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Women + Tech Holiday Party</h1> <div class='date'><time class="dtstart dt-start" title="2018-12-14T16:30:00" datetime="2018-12-14T16:30:00">Friday, December 14, 2018 from 4:30</time>–<time class="dtend dt-end" title="2018-12-14T19:30:00" datetime="2018-12-14T19:30:00">7:30pm</time></div> <div class="location vcard p-location h-card"> <a class="url" href='http://calagator.org/venues/202393008'><span class='fn org p-name'>p:ear</span></a> <div class="adr p-adr h-adr"> <div class="street-address p-street-address">338 NW 6th Ave</div> <span class="locality p-locality">Portland</span> , <span class="region p-region">OR</span> <span class="postal-code p-postal-code">97209</span> <div class="country-name p-country-name">US</div> (<a href='https://maps.google.com/maps?q=338%20NW%206th%20Ave,%20Portland%20OR%2097209%20US'>map</a>) </div> </div> <div class="description p-description"> <p><strong><em>Registration through Eventbrite [<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-women-tech-holiday-party-tickets-52328766750">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-women-tech-holiday-party-tickets-52328766750</a>] is required to gain entry to this event </em></strong></p> <p>Join us Friday, December 14th at p:ear for our 5th Annual Women + Tech Holiday Party, co-organized by PDXWIT and Women Who Code Portland and presented by Nike!</p> <p>2018 has been another big year for the PDXWIT and Women Who Code Portland communities, and we are thrilled to come together, for the FIFTH year, to celebrate the holidays and what we’ve accomplished. The theme of the event will be Transforming Technology: Culture and Community. In honor of our theme, PDXWIT and Women Who Code Portland will be recognizing individuals for their great work over the year transforming the technology industry.</p> <p>PDXWIT will be honoring two individuals, Best Contributor and Best Speaker. If you or someone you know has been working hard to make PDXWIT a success or spoken at one of our events, please submit your nominations by November 20th. The Best Contributor award will be selected in advance by a panel, and finalists for the Best Speaker Award will perform runoff Lightning Talks at the Holiday Party. The winner will be selected by text-to-vote.</p> <p>Women Who Code regularly celebrates their members' achievements with the #ApplaudHer hashtag. The #ApplaudHer hashtag highlights victories such as accepting a new position, receiving a promotion, speaking at a conference or meeting a personal goal. The concept is simple: Women Who Code believes that recognition can create change and that rewriting public perceptions can transform tech. During the Women + Tech Holiday Party, Women Who Code will be announcing the Technical Leadership and Rising Tech Star award winners, chosen from the submissions received. Please submit your nominations before the end of day on December 1, 2018.</p> <p>While the event is primarily intended for networking, we will have a short program to hear from our sponsors and introduce and announce awards.</p> <p>During the event, we’ll have more to do than free-form networking:</p> <ul> <li><p>an activity table where people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it, look for Meg Aul, our Event Activities Director.</p></li> <li><p>table topics to help break the ice.</p></li> <li><p>a section for job seekers and those hiring to ensure people get connected.</p></li> <li><p>a #GiveGuide table with raffle prizes and other goodies for folks who decide to support PDXWIT that evening.</p></li> </ul> <p>Music will be provided by Claudia Martinez and DJ Mienne.</p> <p>Agenda:</p> <p>4:30 p.m. - Doors open / networking</p> <p>5:30 p.m. - Introductions and Awards</p> <p>6:30 p.m. - Additional networking and celebration of our community</p> <p>7:30 p.m. - Event ends</p> <p>Event FAQ:</p> <p>Q: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? A: Yes</p> <p>Q: Is the space ADA accessible? A: Yes</p> <p>Q: Will there be food and drink at this event? A: Yes, including vegan and gluten free options.</p> <p>Q: What is the parking situation? A: Street paid parking.</p> <p>Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance? A: Entrance is on NW 6th Ave.</p> <p>Q: Is there secured bike parking? A: No.</p> <p>Q: Should I consider using public transportation? A: Yes, the event venue is very close to several bus and max lines.</p> <p>Q: Can I bring my dog? A: No, we ask that you leave your furry friend home.</p> <p>Purpose:</p> <p>PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women.</p> <p>Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.</p> </div> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a class="url u-url" href="http://www.pdxwit.org">Website</a></li> </ul> </div>