TechWomen Covid-19 Program Information

IIE is planning for an in-person spring 2022 program in the San Francisco Bay Area that will include virtual programming where appropriate. All activities are subject to change based on health and safety recommendations or restrictions.

Note that as of November 8, 2021, all international travelers to the United States must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated if they receive vaccines fully- or emergency-approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO).

For Applicants (Fall 2022)

Information updated October 19, 2021.

The TechWomen program takes the health and safety of our Emerging Leaders, mentors and host company partners seriously, and are taking all necessary steps to ensure we can deliver both a safe and successful program. Updated information about COVID-19 can be found at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of State’s Current Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease webpages. While IIE is planning for an in-person TechWomen 2022, program details are subject to change based off of the latest health regulations, guidelines and best practices.

The TechWomen team will be providing regular updates to all selected Emerging Leaders. For additional questions, contact techwomen[at]iie[dot]org.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will TechWomen 2022 be in-person?

IIE is planning for an in-person spring and fall 2022 program in the San Francisco Bay Area that will include virtual programming where appropriate. All activities are subject to change based on health and safety recommendations or restrictions.

What program elements would change with a virtual TechWomen program?

IIE successfully implemented a 2020-2021 virtual program, adapting the core elements of the TechWomen program — professional mentorship, action planning, cultural exchange and more — into a virtual setting. Please read more about the 2020-2021 virtual program here.

Would TechWomen 2022 be delayed if an in-person program is not possible?

If health guidelines do not allow for an in-person program, the program will be adapted to a virtual setting. Please read more about the 2020-2021 virtual program here.

Where can I find the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in the United States?

Updated information about COVID-19 can be found at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of State’s Current Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease webpages.

For Participants (Emerging Leaders)

Information updated October 19, 2021.

IIE is planning for an in-person program in the San Francisco Bay Area from February 23, 2022 – March 31, 2022 that will include virtual programming where appropriate. All activities are subject to change based on health and safety recommendations or restrictions.

The TechWomen team will be providing regular updates to all Emerging Leaders. For additional questions, contact techwomen[at]iie[dot]org.

For Mentors

Information updated October 19, 2021.

IIE will be monitoring mentors’ comfort and ability to attend in-person Bay Area events as we approach spring 2022, and the TechWomen team will keep mentors informed of all program updates. Bay Area-based mentors should aim to attend in-person events where possible; modifications will be made for mentors outside of the Bay Area. IIE will closely follow CDC health and safety recommendations at all in-person events, and will require all event participants to use PPE.

Mentor timeline overview (subject to change):

October 2021 – November 2021: Mentor applications open
Mid-December 2021: Mentor selection and notification begins
February 23, 2022 – March 26, 2022: Bay Area program
March 27, 2022 – March 31, 2022: Delegation to Washington, D.C.
April 2021: Virtual delegation to Washington, D.C.
February 8, 2022 – March 25, 2022: Mentors participate in selection committees for Fall 2022 program
September-October 2022: Fall 2022 TechWomen Program

The TechWomen team will be providing regular updates to all mentors in our community. For additional questions, contact Linda Miles at lmiles[at]iie[dot]org.

For Host Companies

Information updated October 19, 2021.

The 2022 program will accommodate the current working realities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Although IIE understands that on-site professional mentorship may have restrictions or not be possible, we hope to continue to engage our company partners in new and innovative ways. Although visitor policies and office closures/reopening’s may affect event hosting, we are eager to discuss new ways to engage with our TechWomen 2022 host companies.

Other ways to support TechWomen 2022:

Contribute access to an online platform or resource
Connect your Employee Resource Groups to TechWomen Emerging Leaders
Donate event space/resources in your international locations for Emerging Leader activities
Host a site visit/tour
Host an outdoor or small event
…and more. We want to hear your ideas!

For partnership questions, contact Linda Miles at lmiles[at]iie[dot]org.

All other questions can be sent to techwomen[at]iie[dot]org.