Recent Events

Chicago Women in Technology Conference, CHIWITCON, is back!

The Chicago Women in Technology Conference, CHIWITCON, is back! We’re honored to be a sponsor and host a panel discussion during the half-day event on September 8 from noon to 5 p.m. CT. We look forward to gathering in person again this year and hope to see you at CHIWITCON: Reconnect! Get your name on the waitlist now!

Together We Rise — Leadership Development Virtual Event

Join ARA , ClearEdge Marketing, and McCann Partners, in welcoming The Lady Leaders Book Club, a group of experienced authors and industry leaders — from CEOs to Presidents to Founders and Co-Founders — as they bring their book to life. Together We Rise recounts the uplifting true stories of 15 passionate and unstoppable lady leaders. Their chapters are filled with advice on staying afloat, creating and seizing opportunities, and establishing yourself as a powerful… Read More »Together We Rise — Leadership Development Virtual Event

The Power of Your Story

Each of us has our own unique story created by the ups and downs we’ve faced to get where we are today. These stories have power that can reach beyond ourselves and impact those following in our footsteps.  Event Details

The Power of Your Story

Inspiring women share their journeys of challenge and triumph, from being their own career champion and overcoming adversity to finding their own voice and confidence to growing their network and personal brand, these leaders will share real-world stories about getting promoted, being heard and getting noticed. TAKEAWAYS Lama Abu-Amara, Manager, Cybersecurity Practice – IT Risk Advisory at CFGI, shared her story as a 17-year-old Jordanian student who overcame the challenges… Read More »The Power of Your Story

Allyship in Action Series

In 2020, ARA produced a five-part series titled “Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action” in partnership with three visionary organizations: Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), Chicago Tech Academy and i.c.stars. Event Details

Allyship in Action

Never has the nation felt the need for change quite like now. This event included real conversation about racial injustice and what we can do to increase empathy, deepen our understanding, and take action. Event Details

LeadHER

We celebrated and honored women pioneering their industries. The evening, hosted by Leafly, kicked off with a review of the key findings from the 2019 Harvey Nash and ARA Women in Tech Survey. We met three LEADing women from the sports, venture capital and cannabis industries as they each present a unique perspective during a 10-minute lightning talk followed by a moderated, group Q&A.  Event Details

ARA Dallas Launch

Our exciting inaugural ARA Dallas event, held on October 10, 2019 sponsored by GDH Consulting, Inc., explored the findings from the 2019 ARA and Harvey Nash Women in Tech Survey and was followed by insights from our powerhouse panel, featuring inspiring Dallas-area technology, diversity and inclusion, and talent acquisition executives. Event Details

ChiWitCon 2019

ARA hosted a fireside chat during ChiWitCon which sold out this year. The event was full of amazing speakers, panels and networking. Event Details

A Roadmap to Close the Gender Gap

ARA Chicago teamed up with JP Morgan Chase at PEAKS to talk about how to transform culture and diversify the hiring practices of organizations to close the gender gap. Event Details