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Finalist
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Finalist Check-In

Upon arrival, all finalists can enter through the Gate 1 Entry. There will be directional signage and WIT volunteers to direct you. The finalists’ registration table will be to your right inside Gate 1. You and your guests will receive your badges and other finalist items at check-in.

Please arrive at 5PM; finalists’ photos will begin at 5:10PM, and we don’t want you to miss it.

COMPLIMENTARY VIP PARKING:

295 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

ORANGE DECK

The Orange Deck has been reserved for VIP attendees only. WIT has reserved enough spaces to accommodate all VIP guests.

Directions to lot:

For directional assistance please be sure to download and use Waze for turn-by-turn directions. Only Waze is recommended (do not use other GPS tools such as Google or Apple maps). Type “295 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303” into Waze and select “Orange Deck on Andrew Young International Blvd NW” for accurate directions.

Please use the entrance located off Andrew Young International Blvd. past Silver & Red Deck. Show the parking attendant your parking pass and let them know you are attending the Women In Technology Event. Take the elevator to Level 3 and head towards the Gate 1 Entrance

Signs in the elevators and at the escalator will direct you to the event entrance. 

RIDESHARE

1414 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

For easiest drop-off and pick-up, please use Gate 2 across from GA International Plaza. Take the escalators going down towards the Gate 1 entrance

Mercedes Benz Guest Services Staff and WIT Volunteers will be on-site to guide you to the event entrance.

Be prepared to show this pass to the parking attendant upon entry into the garage. Print in advance or show via phone.
 

If you plan to wear a thin heel to the event, we recommend ordering heel covers to protect your shoes from sinking into the turf field at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Heel covers, or heel protectors, can be purchased from Amazon and other shoe retailers. WIT will have a limited supply available at the event, but we encourage you to purchase yours in advance!

ATTIRE:

Black Tie

VENUE:

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Address: 1 AMB Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

WIT AWARDS EVENT DATE:

October 13, 2023

COX VIP NETWORKING RECEPTION:

5:00 – 7:00 PM

WIT AWARDS PROGRAM:

7:45 – 9:00 PM

AFTER PARTY:

9:00 – 11:00 PM

MERCEDES BENZ SECURITY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED BY MERCEDES BENZ STADIUM:

“The Mercedes Benz Stadium will be performing security checks through our Evolve Machines. These machines detect concealed weapons and other threats utilizing artificial intelligence. If anything flags, the attendees will be pulled aside to check and confirm they are clear before entrance. We will also be performing bag checks on all bags.”

In addition, only small bags or purses will be allowed.

*Please note, if you or a guest is under the age of 21, Mercedes-Benz staff will check IDs as a matter of their policy.

VIP Reception Hosted by Cox

Delta Club 

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

WIT Awards Dinner & Program Sponsored by Cisco and Innova Solutions

Mercedes Benz Field 

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

After Party Hosted by The Collins Family and WIT

Delta Club

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

VIP Reception Hosted by COX

5:00PM – 7:00PM

WIT Awards Dinner & Program Hosted by Cisco and Innova Solutions

7:00PM – 9:00PM

After Party Hosted by The Collins Family and WIT

9:00PM – 11:00PM

Title Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Meet the 2023 WIT Awards Committee

Kati Graff

ADAPTURE

Event Chair & Judging Chair
Volunteer

Danielle Hall

International Market Centers

Judging Co-Chair Volunteer
 

Keerti Gupta

Pyramid Consulting

Nominations Selection Committee Chair Volunteer

Nathalie Charlot

NCR

Nominations Selection Committee Co-Chair Volunteer

Ashley Russell

Pyramid Consulting

Volunteer Chair

Tiffany Stewart

WIT

Chief of Staff to CEO Strategic Events Producer

Juli Clay

WIT

Chief Development Officer

Sandy Ali

WIT

Events Director

Paula Bolton

WIT

Chief Marketing & Program Officer

Madison Sutton

WIT

Digital Marketing Manager

Kyle Ross

Kyle Ross

WIT

SVP Partnerships

Kendra Cray

WIT

Brand Designer

Meet The WIT Board
Meet The WIT Advisory Council
Meet The WIT Office

Join us for the VIP Reception
Hosted by Cox

VIP guests are invited to join us in the Delta Club before  the program for cocktails, appetizers, and networking!

stay for the after party hosted by

the collins family and WIT

All guests are invited to join us in the Delta Club after the program for dancing, drinks, and late night snacks!

VIew More Photos From 2022

2023 Women of the Year in STEAM Awards Finalists

2023 Campus Club of the Year & Girl of the Year Finalists

2023 SINGLE MOTHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

2022 Women of the Year winners

Awards Partners

2025 WIT AWARDS SPONSORS

2025 WIT AWARDS SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR WIT AWARDS CHAMPIONS

AWARDS SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR

AWARDS SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR

SPOTLIGHT PARTNERS

SPIRITS SPONSOR

SPIRITS SPONSOR

SPIRITS SPONSOR

AWARDS SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR

AWARDS SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR

AWARDS PARTNERS

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

PHOTO BOOTH PARTNER

PARTNER SPONSOR

PARTNER SPONSOR

PARTNER SPONSOR

GIRL OF THE YEAR

GIRL OF THE YEAR

GIRL OF THE YEAR

CAMPUS CLUB OF THE YEAR

CAMPUS CLUB OF THE YEAR

CAMPUS CLUB OF THE YEAR

SINGLE MOTHER OF THE YEAR

SINGLE MOTHER OF THE YEAR

SINGLE MOTHER OF THE YEAR

JUDGING DAY SPONSOR

JUDGING DAY SPONSOR

JUDGING DAY PARTNER

JUDGING DAY SPONSOR

JUDGING DAY SPONSOR

TABLE PARTNERS