# Event Details - **Event Name**: Elevate and Empower Tech Event 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Boost your Tech, AI, & Cybersecurity journey! Four-track Tech event for students, IT pros, and Tech career transition. Open to all!About this EventThis event is brought to you by: TechBirmingham Women in Technology (BWIT), WiCyS Central Alabama, Birmingham Tech Council (BTC) and UAB – School of Arts and SciencesElevate and Empower Tech Event designed for early and mid career Tech professionals looking to empower their future and elevate their career in Technology, AI, and CyberSecurity .Multi-track agenda Open to everyone!Join Us for an Inspiring Day!Enhance your skills, network with industry leaders, and explore the latest trends and careers in Technology, AI, Data and Analytics, and Cybersecurity.Ticket Prices: Professionals - $30, Students - $15Breakfast and Lunch included in ticket price. FREE Parking.What to Expect:Keynote Speaker: Hear from renown experts sharing insights and experiencesExperts Interactive Discussions: Engage in conversations with industry leaders about innovation, the future of tech, and tech career pathsEnhance your knowledge and skills with a multi-track Sessions AgendaCareer DevelopmentCybersecuritySoftware Development/Product ManagementAI/Data Science/AnalyticsWhy Attend?Career Access: Exposure to real-world IT, AI, and cybersecurity roles and connections with hiring companies.Mentorship: Guidance from experienced industry leaders to help shape career goals and strategies.Skills Growth: Hands-on learning sessions in Technology Innovation and Career Paths, and professional development.Networking: Build relationships with employers, mentors, and peers that open doors to internships and jobs.Professional Confidence: Empowerment through community, knowledge, and inspiration to advance in tech careers.Resume Enhancement: Event participation reflects initiative and engagement in professional growth.Agenda?: 08:00 AMREGISTRATION?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMNetworking Breakfast?: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AMMorning Keynote Host: Lynn DohmInfo: Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)?: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM1.1Empowering the Future of WorkInfo: Track: Career Development?: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM1.2 Q&A with CISO Info: Track: Cybersecurity?: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM1.3 Careers in Project ManagementInfo: Track : Software Development/Product Management?: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM1.4 Human + AI: Evolving How We Work, Build, and Deliver ValueInfo: Track: AI/Data Science/Analytics?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM2.1 Early/Mid-Career Panel Info: Track: Career Development?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM2.2 Seeing Is Deceiving: Deepfakes, Creative Power, and the New Trust CrisisInfo: Track: Cybersecurity?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM2.3 The Human Layer Between Customers and CodeInfo: Track : Software Development/Product Management?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM2.4 Building Production Ready AI AgentsInfo: Track: AI/Data Science/Analytics?: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMNetworking Time?: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PMNetworking Lunch/Resume ReviewInfo: Sign up for a 1-on-1 resume review time slot with a recruiter at the Registration desk. ?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM3.1 Boldness Rewarded: Debug fear, deploy powerInfo: Track: Career Development?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM3.2 The Future of Cybersecurity: How AI Changes EverythingInfo: Track: Cybersecurity?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM3.3 UX Fundamentals for Technologists: Designing Products People Actually WantInfo: Track : Software Development/Product Management?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM3.4 Leveraging Data and AI for ValueInfo: Track: AI/Data Science/Analytics?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM4.1 THE POWER OF Networking, Relationship, Mentorship, and SponsorshipInfo: Track: Career Development?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM4.2 From Manual to Meaningful: Applying AI Across the GRC LifecycleInfo: Track: Cybersecurity?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM4.3 AI-Driven Development: How Agentic AI is Transforming Software EngineeringInfo: Track : Software Development/Product Management?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM4.4 Revolutionizing Small Business with AI & AutomationsInfo: Track: AI/Data Science/Analytics - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vestavia-hills/elevate-and-empower-tech-event-2026/100001979555549938 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vestavia Hills - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: Vestavia Hills Civic Center - **lat**: 33.4371764 - **long**: -86.7907184 - **full address**: Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Elevate and Empower Tech Event 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b1ed3e2db8bc9ebf9f03b604f988114f99a520d53aba9f1e0e09faf1eaee2588-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1767956857 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Elevate and Empower Tech Event 2026 being held? - **A:** Elevate and Empower Tech Event 2026 takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Elevate and Empower Tech Event 2026? - **A:** Elevate and Empower Tech Event 2026 is organized by Birmingham Women in Technology (BWIT). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Elevate and Empower Tech Event 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vestavia Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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