2026 WIT Connect FAQs
WIT Connect at Topgolf Midtown is back! To assist you in participating and supporting the cause, we have created an FAQ below that contains all the essential information. Our annual fundraiser now has a more casual vibe. Still, our aim remains the same: to bring together our diverse community of technology leaders and professionals while raising funds for WIT’s programming that connects talented women to each other, to exciting career opportunities, and to the companies that need them to help shape the future. Check out the details below to learn more about the event.
Where and when does WIT Connect happen this year?
WIT Connect is Wednesday, April 29th at Topgolf in Midtown (located at 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This event will be packed with fun and fundraising and feature an impressive lineup of leaders in our Executive Experience.Leaders in the Executive Experience and applicable partners will also attend the VIP Reception that afternoon. The dress code is casual and an excellent opportunity to wear your company logo gear!
Why partner with WIT Connect?
✨ Gain visibility and recognition as a champion for the tech community
✨ Entertain your team and clients while having fun for a good cause
✨ Spend time with Atlanta’s tech leaders and decision-makers
✨ Showcase your commitment to lifting up and supporting women in technology
Interested in becoming a funding partner? Please contact partnerships@mywit.org to reserve your spot and we will assist you with the next steps.
Who is attending the event?
WIT Connect is well-known for including an impressive lineup of leaders both in the Executive Experience and at the event itself. 500+ people attended in 2025 representing many of Atlanta’s top technology companies.
What is the Executive Experience?
The WIT Executive Experience is a centerpiece of WIT Connect, our annual fundraising event. Each participating executive has generously donated their time to support WIT’s mission of connecting women to each other, to career opportunities, and to the companies shaping the future.
Access is unlocked through a directed contribution to WIT via our online WIT Connect giving platform. When you give, you designate which Executive Experience (or experiences) you want to access. At the close of the giving window, each experience is awarded to the top contributor for that individual or team. Your investment in WIT’s mission is also an investment in your organization’s network.
Access is unlocked by a contribution to WIT via our WIT Connect online giving platform, available to everyone with admission to WIT Connect. Each experience is awarded to the leading contributor at the close of the giving window, making your investment in WIT’s mission an investment in your organization’s network as well.
What is the VIP Reception?
The VIP Reception is a unique opportunity to meet the executives and leaders participating in the WIT Executive Auction experience. You can learn more about these individuals and other leaders in their organizations and hear about their top technology initiatives. The VIP experience will occur at WIT Connect on April 29th from 4 pm to 5 pm ET, just before the event’s general admission start time. You can access the VIP Reception by signing up as an event funding partner or through our Strategic Partnership program.
So, what is Topgolf?
In short, Topgolf is an indoor/outdoor sports entertainment venue that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy, paired with great food and drinks, bar areas, climate-controlled hitting bays, and music.
What if my colleagues and I don’t want to play golf?
No problem! You don’t have to pick up a golf club to enjoy this event. We provide food and drinks and an outstanding opportunity to explore the venue, network, and meet new WIT friends.
What if I LOVE to play golf?
Fabulous! Be sure to sign up for the official tournament, which will be held from 6 pm to 7 pm ET, and compete for one of the top spots. Additionally, you can purchase tickets for our special contests, such as Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Hole in One, which offers a chance to win $10,000.
We purchased a table at past WIT Connect events. What is the equivalent for this year’s format?
Much like a table at a gala, your bay is reserved for you and your guests all evening as a home base to relax and have fun. Bay sponsorships come with 8 event tickets and provide a perfect opportunity to bring your colleagues for team building or host current/potential clients for a fun-filled evening.
What if I want to purchase a single ticket to WIT Connect?
Depending on availability, single-ticket purchases will open early April.
Is there a Silent Auction this year?
Thanks to generous donations, we’ll offer a selection of silent auction items! These include vacation rentals, event tickets, collectable items, and more.
Can I support the cause by donating to the Silent Auction?
Yes – and thank you! Please use this form to let us know you want to donate to the silent auction. Items that generate the most fundraising dollars include travel experiences, tickets to sporting events, sports memorabilia, and gourmet food and drink items (including wine tastings and cooking classes).
We are excited to see you at WIT Connect on April 29th. We hope you’ll bring your heart for the community, your wallet to fund the mission, and your enthusiasm for creating genuine connections with others who support WIT’s mission of expanding the vibrant community we’ve built, connecting talented women to each other, to exciting career opportunities, and to the companies that need them to help shape the future.
