Join Austin Women in Technology for our annual Who’s Austin Hiring event, our largest career-focused gathering of the year. This fast-paced job fair and panel discussion brings together top Austin employers, recruiters, and hiring managers to share who’s hiring, what skills are most in demand in 2026, and how candidates can stand out in today’s evolving tech landscape.
Panel Speakers:
- Anh Selissen, CIO of the Texas Department of Transportation
- Gilbert Zavala, VP of Education and Talent Development, Opportunity Austin
- Amber Tarrant, Head of Recruitment of Wise
- Bryce Chernyha, District Leader of Apex Systems - Emerging Technology Team
- Moderated by: Emily Gupton, President of AWT
Whether you’re actively job searching, exploring new opportunities, or simply seeking to expand your network, this event offers meaningful connections and actionable insights to support your career development.
Meeting Hiring Organizations:
Meet hiring organizations in Austin and those who can help you with upskilling, reskilling, and connecting you to other hiring companies in Austin.
This event is open to both members and non-members.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Energy, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Dry Event: We are kicking off the new year with a "Dry January" event. Snag an NA Beer from Athletic Brewing Co. and sip on other NA beverages. Connect with Megan from The Unbuzzed Club, an Austin organization dedicated to hosting sober events around town.
Pricing:
- Members: Free
- Non-Members: $30
Sponsor Information
Presented by Western Governors University (WGU)
Affordable, workforce-aligned education built for your success.
Western Governors University is a nonprofit, online university dedicated to student-centric, affordable, and workforce-aligned education. Established in 1997, WGU serves over 192,000 students nationwide and has awarded more than 453,000 degrees in business, IT, education, and health. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, WGU’s competency-based approach enables learners to advance by demonstrating mastery of skills. Learn more at wgu.edu.
NA Beer donated by ATHLETIC BREWING COMPANY.
Athletic Brewing Co. is dedicated to crafting delicious non-alcoholic beer you can enjoy anytime and anywhere, with no worries and no hangovers.
Venue donated by Austin Energy.
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