Women in Technology WA

What Women in Technology WA does

Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) is a Perth-headquartered, not-for-profit incorporated organization founded in 1998 that operates as a community-led advocacy network promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for women in technology across Western Australia. The organization's legal entity is "Women in Technology WA (Inc.)," governed by a volunteer board chaired by Janie Plant and with Professor Lyn Beazley AO (former WA Chief Scientist) serving as Patron. WiTWA reaches a free membership base of more than 9,000 individuals through a portfolio of interconnected programs: recurring networking events including the bi-monthly TechXchange series; the annual Tech [+] Conference (2026 theme: "DigitALL: Design the Future. Build Smart. Drive Change."); the annual Tech [+] Awards spanning 20 categories; the DEI Corporate Membership Program launched in 2021; a Careers Board tied to corporate DEI members; the Techtrails STEM youth outreach program (school incursions across metro and regional WA) supported by the STEMpower digital learning platform; a Role Models directory; and a Diversity Allies program for male supporters.

WiTWA does not develop proprietary technology — its platform is a content/website CMS, Humanitix ticketing for events, and the lightweight STEMpower learning modules. Revenue is generated entirely through corporate sponsorships (Silver, Bronze, Community Partner tiers), paid DEI Corporate Membership Program subscriptions, and government co-funding (notably the Department of Industry, Science & Resources for Techtrails and the Future Skills Program). Individual membership is free, serving as the funnel that produces scale and brand reach attractive to corporate sponsors. The organization operates with a lean staff of 1-10 employees, supplemented by volunteers, ambassadors, and a governing board drawn from WA corporates including Rio Tinto, PwC, Bankwest, and RAC WA.

Name

Women in Technology WA

Legal name

Women in Technology WA (Inc.)

Website

https://witwa.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) is a Perth-based, not-for-profit founded in 1998 that runs a 9,000+ member community advocating diversity, equity, and inclusion for women in technology across Western Australia through events, awards, corporate programs, and STEM outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DEI Advocacy and Community Services for Women in Technology

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Women in technology advocacy
• Diversity inclusion programs
• STEM education outreach
• Tech networking events
• Professional mentoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: WiTWA generates revenue through tiered corporate sponsorship programs including Silver, Bronze, and Community Partner sponsorships for events like the annual Tech [+] Conference and Awards. Organizations pay to sponsor events and gain brand visibility in front of the WA tech community.
2. DEI Corporate Membership Program: The organization offers a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Corporate Membership Program where organizations pay for membership to access resources, networking, and recognition for their diversity initiatives.
3. Individual Membership: Individual membership is free, providing access to events, news, and community. This free tier builds a large member base that attracts corporate sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) is a not-for-profit network that delivers community, advocacy, and DEI programs for women in technology in Western Australia. Its core offerings include paid DEI Corporate Membership for organizations, free individual membership, the annual Tech [+] Conference and Tech [+] Awards, recurring TechXchange networking events, the Techtrails STEM school outreach program (with STEMpower platform), a Careers job board, a Role Models directory, and a Diversity Allies program.

Product overview

Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) is a Perth-based not-for-profit organization founded in 1998, providing a community framework for women in tech to extend their networks and expand their knowledge. With a membership base of more than 9,000, WiTWA operates as a mission-driven network offering a portfolio of programs: WiTWA Events (networking and TechXchange events), the annual WiTWA Tech [+] Conference, the annual WiTWA Tech [+] Awards (20+ categories), the DEI Corporate Program for organizational membership, a Careers Board for job listings, the Techtrails STEM youth outreach program (including the STEMpower platform), a Role Models directory, and a Diversity Allies program. These interconnected offerings serve to attract, retain, upskill, and inspire women in technology across Western Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WiTWA Events (Networking and TechXchange) Networking and professional development events for women in technology and the broader WA tech community, including the bi-monthly TechXchange panel series featuring tech topics and speakers.
• WiTWA Tech [+] Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together women in technology, industry leaders, and community members for a full day of keynotes, panels, networking, and professional development.
• WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Annual awards ceremony celebrating outstanding achievements and contributions of women in technology across 20 award categories including AI/Robotics/Data Analytics, Architecture/Development/QA, Cyber Security, Product Management, STEM Education in Schools, Outstanding Senior Leadership, and People's Choice Award.
• DEI Corporate Membership Program Paid corporate membership program supporting organizations to address under-representation of women in technology, particularly in leadership roles, guiding members to create opportunities for diversity and inclusion across the employee lifecycle.
• Careers Board Job board featuring career listings from members of the Corporate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program, with filters for employment type and company DEI policies.
• Techtrails STEM Program Youth STEM outreach program offering interactive school incursions for Western Australian primary and secondary schools, showcasing women in STEM fields, exploring future careers, and empowering young people to pursue STEM pathways. Includes the STEMpower platform with career resources and role model connections.
• Role Models Program Directory of inspiring women in WA technology and STEM fields who serve as role models for community members, featuring expertise areas and availability for speaking, mentoring, and collaboration.
• Diversity Allies Program Program recognizing male allies who support women in technology and stand alongside them in the quest for diversity, inclusion, and equity in the tech industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000+ members in network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Data3coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor of WiTWA Tech [+] Conference and Awards 2026, providing support for flagship annual event that showcases women in the tech industry.
• Kinetic-ITcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor of WiTWA Tech [+] Conference and Awards 2026, supporting the annual celebration of women in technology.
• CyberCXcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of WiTWA Tech [+] Conference and Awards 2026.
• KeystartminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of WiTWA Tech [+] Conference and Awards 2026.
• VGWminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of WiTWA Tech [+] Conference and Awards 2026.
• Rio TintocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of WiTWA Tech [+] Conference and Awards. Rio Tinto is also the founding sponsor of the DEI Corporate Program, demonstrating long-term commitment to diversity in technology.
• UDI (Urban Development Institute of Australia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting WiTWA initiatives.
• WAITTAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner of WiTWA.
• BLOOMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting WiTWA.
• Department of Industry, Science & ResourcescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal government funding partner for Techtrails STEM and Future Skills Program, making school incursions possible across metro and regional Western Australia.
• PwCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDEI Corporate Founding Sponsor. WiTWA Treasurer Caroline Badocha is Senior Manager at PwC.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women Who Code: Global NFP network running local chapters, networking events, mentorship, and corporate-led programs for women in technology. Direct peer to WiTWA on free individual membership, events-led engagement, and corporate sponsorship-driven revenue model.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Long-running global NFP advancing women in technology with membership programs, conferences, awards, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable to WiTWA in mission, programming mix (events/awards/corporate DEI) and community-led model, just at global rather than Western Australian scale.
• Wonder Women Tech: NFP running conferences, summits, and STEAM outreach focused on women and underserved communities in tech. Comparable to WiTWA's combination of flagship conference, awards programming, and youth STEM outreach.
• Girls in Tech: Global NFP with chapters, mentorship, and corporate partnerships aimed at women entering and advancing in technology. Comparable to WiTWA's combination of community, mentorship (Role Models), and corporate sponsorships, with a youth STEM outreach element (Catalyst) similar to Techtrails.
• Code Like a Girl: APAC-based social enterprise running coding programs, mentorship, and corporate partnerships for women and girls in tech. Directly comparable to WiTWA on community-led programming, corporate sponsorship mix, and youth STEM pipeline focus, with regional overlap across Australia.
• NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology): US-based NFP (formed via merger of Anita Borg Institute and NCWIT) focused on increasing women's participation in computing through awards, programs, and corporate engagement. Peer because it runs the same combination of recognition, corporate DEI support, and pipeline-building programs as WiTWA.

Emerging players

• Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN): Australian NFP building a community of women in cyber security through events, mentoring, and corporate partnerships. Comparable regional/community-led model to WiTWA but in a narrower cyber-security niche, with less mature sponsorship and awards infrastructure.

Regional players

• Girl Geek Academy: Australian NFP with school incursions, hackathons, and corporate partners focused on increasing women's participation in tech. Strong Australian regional peer to WiTWA, with similar youth STEM outreach and corporate DEI partnerships but serving national rather than WA-only markets.
• Tech Girls Movement Foundation: Australian NFP running school-based programs and competitions to encourage girls into STEM and tech careers. Regional peer to WiTWA's Techtrails school incursion program, focused specifically on the youth pipeline segment WiTWA serves.
• TechWomen Australia: Australian community and event series connecting women working in technology. Regional peer to WiTWA's networking and TechXchange events, though smaller in scale and without WiTWA's full program stack (DEI Corporate Program, awards, school STEM).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/witwa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/WomeninTechnologyWA/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/WITWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/witwa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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