Plan Your International Women in Tech Day

📅 Date: April 4

📢 Hashtag: #WITDAY

Tag: @WomenTech Network

🌍 Who Can Participate?

Companies, teams, and individuals who support and celebrate women in tech worldwide.

📌 Share This Toolkit: You can send this document to your HR, Events & Marketing Team, ERG Leaders, or Community Managers to help plan and facilitate Women in Tech Day activities in your workplace or network.

Why Women in Tech Day Matters

April 4th marks the official proclamation of the International Women in Tech Day, a significant occasion that celebrates and recognizes the achievements of women in the tech industry. WomenTech Network, supported by 200 community partners worldwide, leads this global movement to drive awareness, recognition, and action toward greater inclusion in tech.

Technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, yet women remain underrepresented in the industry. Women hold only 28% of tech jobs globally, and they face barriers in leadership, funding, and career growth. Studies show that diverse teams drive better innovation, profitability, and decision-making.

Women in Tech Day is a global movement to recognize, empower, and uplift women in the industry. This toolkit provides an overview of how to take action—from recognizing the women in your workplace to creating a broader impact through advocacy and engagement.

How to Get Involved

BEFORE WOMEN IN TECH DAY (PLANNING STAGE)

Planning in advance ensures that Women in Tech Day is a success at your company or within your community/ERG/University.

1. Plan an Internal Event

(While it can be, it doesn't have to be big—even if it's just 5 people from your department!)

Start planning early to create an engaging and inclusive event.

💡 Ideas for Internal Events:

• Host a #WITDAY Breakfast, Lunch, or Coffee Meetup – Foster informal networking and discussions.
• Plan a #WITDAY Fireside Chat or Panel Discussion – Invite women in tech leaders to share insights.
• Organize a #WITDAY Virtual Roundtable – Discuss career growth, AI bias, or workplace inclusion.

Tip: Engage male allies—encourage leaders and colleagues to participate in the conversation.

📌 How to Plan Your Event:

• Pick a time and format (virtual or in-person).
• Book a room, agree on a meeting space or set up a virtual meeting link.
• Invite speakers or panelists in advance. (if applicable, not required for an informal meeting)
• Promote your event internally through email, internal chat, posters.
• Order Women in Tech Day goodies (T-shirts, mugs, stickers, notebooks) to amplify the message and create a more celebratory atmosphere.

✅ Resources:

• Downloadable Posters & Banners – Promote WITDAY at your workplace.
• Meeting & Zoom Backgrounds – Choose from 6 branded designs.
• Email Signatures – Add a WITDAY banner.
• Social Cards (for internal or external usage)

2. Announce Your Participation Internally & Externally

Let employees, colleagues, and partners know about your plans ahead of time.

📌 How to Do It:

• Internal Announcement— Send a company-wide email or chat message inviting participation.
• ERG & Team Meetings—Encourage employee resource groups to get involved.
• Newsletter—Include WITDAY in your company’s upcoming newsletter.

Tip: Leadership Engagement—Get executive sponsors to endorse and participate in the event.

​​​​​​3. Make Use of Branded Materials & Merchandise

Make your support visible by incorporating Women in Tech Day branding into your office, digital spaces, and events.

✅ Pre-Event Materials to Prepare:

• Social Media Templates – Use the ready-made social media posts.
• Meeting Backgrounds – Distribute WITDAY-branded Zoom backgrounds.
• Email Signatures – Encourage employees to add a WITDAY banner to their email footer.
• Merchandise (T-shirts, stickers, notebooks, mugs) – Provide swag for attendees.
• Posters & Banners – Place them in high-traffic areas in the office.

📌 How to Access Branding Materials:

• See the WITDAY Resources Page.
• Order WITDAY merch for employees to wear and share.

4. Encourage Employees & Leaders to Make a Pledge

Encourage employees, executives, and partners to commit to concrete actions.

📌 Example Pledges:

• "This WITDAY, I commit to mentoring at least one woman in tech this year."
• "On this WITDAY, I will advocate for diverse hiring and equitable promotions in my company."

✅ How to Prepare for Pledges:

• Print pledge cards for employees to fill out before the event.
• Create a pledge board in the office or a digital pledge wall for remote teams.
• Share templates for your team to post on social media.

WOMEN IN TECH DAY ACTION PLAN

1. Recognize & Celebrate Women in Tech

Women’s contributions in tech often go unnoticed. This is your chance to change that by acknowledging the people who inspire, support, and lead.

2. Spotlight a Colleague, Mentor, or Leader

Take a moment to publicly recognize the women who have mentored you, collaborated with you, or inspired you. This could be through a simple thank-you message, a LinkedIn post, or a spotlight in your company’s newsletter.

Example Messages:

• For a Mentor:
  "Happy Women in Tech Day! Your guidance has shaped my career, pushed me to grow, and reminded me that I belong in tech. Thank you for lifting as you climb."
• For a Colleague:
  "Happy Women in Tech Day! Tech is stronger because of voices like yours. Your talent, resilience, and determination inspire me every day."
• For a Leader Who Advocates for Women in Tech:
  "Happy Women in Tech Day! Because of leaders like you, more women feel seen, heard, and empowered in tech. Thank you for your advocacy and support!"​​​​​​​