🎟️ Early-Bird Tickets Now Available for the 2026 Women & Tech Conference!


Hi everyone,

We’re excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for TechConnect West Virginia’s Women & Tech Conference, taking place February 13, 2026 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Huntington, WV!

For a limited time, you can secure early-bird tickets for just $99.

Your conference ticket also includes a complimentary one-year “Connector” TechConnect membership, providing ongoing access to resources, networking opportunities, events, and member-only benefits throughout the year.
You can learn more about the Connector membership tier here:

👉 TCWV Membership Overview (PDF)

Why attend Women & Tech 2026?
This full-day event will bring together innovators, founders, technologists, students, and leaders from across West Virginia to celebrate and advance the role of women in our state’s tech and innovation ecosystem. Expect inspiring speakers, practical workshops, meaningful connections, and a supportive community dedicated to growing the tech economy.

Additional opportunities:

  • Sponsorship packages are available for organizations looking to support women in tech while increasing their visibility across the statewide innovation ecosystem.
  • Group pricing is available for teams, academic cohorts, and partner organizations.

If you're interested in sponsorship or group rates, just reply to this email and we’ll follow up with details.

We hope to see you in Huntington next February as we gather to learn, connect, and build a stronger future for West Virginia’s tech community.

Get your early-bird ticket today — and invite someone who should be in the room.

See you at Women & Tech 2026!

The TechConnect West Virginia Team

TechConnect West Virginia

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