WomenHack Hybrid Events: The Best of Virtual and In-Person
As the world reopens, WomenHack is embracing a hybrid future—combining the reach and accessibility of virtual events with the energy and connection of in-person gatherings. Here’s what this means for employers and candidates.
Why Hybrid?
The pandemic taught us that virtual events work. Candidates connected with employers across geographic boundaries. Participation increased as travel barriers fell. Technology enabled meaningful professional connection.
But we also missed something. The energy of a room full of women in tech. The serendipitous conversations. The deeper connections that form when people share physical space.
Hybrid events deliver both: virtual accessibility plus in-person connection.
How Hybrid Events Work
Multiple Participation Options
Candidates can attend virtually from anywhere or join in person when events are in their city. Same event, different access points.
Consistent Format
Whether virtual or in-person, the speed-interview format remains the same. 5-minute conversations, efficient rotations, multiple connections per session.
Expanded Reach
In-person events limited to people who could travel to specific cities now become accessible to anyone. A candidate in a smaller market can attend a major-city event virtually.
Benefits for Candidates
- Flexibility: Choose how to participate based on your situation
- Accessibility: Attend events regardless of location or mobility constraints
- Efficiency: Virtual attendance eliminates travel time
- Options: In-person attendance when you want deeper connection
Benefits for Employers
- Broader Talent Pool: Reach candidates who can’t attend in person
- Flexible Participation: Send team members virtually when travel isn’t feasible
- More Events: Participate in events across multiple cities simultaneously
- Best Candidates: Top talent chooses how to engage
In-Person Events Returning
As conditions allow, we’re bringing back in-person gatherings in select cities:
- Safety protocols in place
- Smaller initial gatherings
- Hybrid option for those who can’t attend physically
- Gradual expansion as conditions improve
Virtual Excellence Continues
Even as in-person returns, virtual events remain a core offering:
- Regular virtual events across time zones
- Technology improvements based on pandemic learnings
- Global participation without travel
- Accessible format for all candidates
The Future of Professional Connection
The pandemic accelerated changes that were already coming. Virtual professional connection is here to stay. In-person gathering remains valuable. The future combines both.
WomenHack is building for that future—creating multiple pathways for talented women to connect with employers who value them.
Choose Your Path
Whether you prefer virtual, in-person, or a mix of both, WomenHack has options for you:
- Virtual events running continuously
- In-person events returning in major cities
- Hybrid events offering both options
View upcoming WomenHack events and choose how you want to participate.