Encore | Empowering Women in Audio Visual Events [WAVE] Summit - Chicago

Join us at the WAVE Summit to empower women in the audio visual industry through knowledge sharing and networking opportunities in Chicago!
About this Event

Step into the Wave Summit—a powerful, in-person experience designed to celebrate and elevate women in the event technology industry.

From exclusive backstage hotel tours and immersive tech demos to inspiring panels and career-building workshops, this summit offers a full day of connection, learning, and empowerment. You'll engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge innovations, and gain tools to grow your career with confidence.

Come ready to ride the #WAVE—where representation, mentorship, and opportunity take center stage.

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Orientation/Introduction
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Hotel Tour

Info: This guided tour includes secured backstage access to the technical production areas, a walkthrough of hotel meeting and event spaces, and an up-close view of the main stage set and strike process. A unique opportunity to explore the operational heartbeat of the event and gain insight into what it takes to bring an event to life!

🕑: 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Women in Tech [WIT] Panel Discussion

Info: Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking panel featuring accomplished women leaders across the technology landscape. This session will explore the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in tech—highlighting their impact on innovation, leadership, and culture.

🕑: 12:05 PM - 01:10 PM
WAVE at Werkk - Live Demo Rotations (3)

Info: Experience innovative solutions firsthand through a series of interactive, live technology demonstrations. These sessions are designed to showcase the practical application of audio engineering, lighting design, and infrastructure.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
WAVE Workshop + Encore Careers Lounge

Info: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in 1:1 interviews with hiring managers in the region. These sessions are designed to foster open dialogue, provide personalized feedback, and answer questions related to local hiring processes, timelines, and best practices.