About International Women's Day
The history of International Women's Day dates back to 1910 internationally. Women in the United States organized the first national Women's Day in 1908 and helped to inspire the international event. The day has been recognized as a time for asserting women's political and social rights, for reviewing the progress that women have made and as a day for celebrating women.

A Day of learning and fun
The conference will open at 7:30 a.m. for registration, continental breakfast and networking. The sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and run through to 4:30 p.m. followed by an Expo and networking from 4:30 to 7:30. The conference has three tracks representing a mix of panel discussions, and roundtable sessions in the following categories. See http://www.imakenews.com/masswit/e_article000127631.cfm for details of schedule.

Track I: Women and Leadership
Hear from women in the community share their experiences in areas such as entrepreneurship, power speaking, personal branding and self-leadership.

Track II: Women and Technology
The technology track will raise issues related to software trends, and managerial issues that executives across the region are facing in this difficult economic environment.

Track III: Women Maintaining a Work/Life Balance
This track uncovers the challenges related to women finding a balance between work life and home life. Our speakers will share their tips to starting a business from home, keeping your health on track and tactics you can use to reduce stress and balance home and work.

A special thank-you
We've had more than 50 men and women contribute their ideas to help make this event a great success and we thank you!

Reception and expo
If you can't make it during the day, MassWIT will also host a vendor expo and networking reception from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The expo will be a special edition for MassWIT's March meeting. Our vendor expo will showcase many different products and services in tabletop exhibits, including our sponsors and affiliates, finance advisors, jewelry retailers, and possibly clothing retailers, among other things. Musical entertainment will be the backdrop for this casual networking opportunity with MassWIT members, speakers and event sponsor representatives.

If you are interested in showcasing your business or goods or know someone who should, please review our vendor fair information on the Web site. Stay posted for more information, as we begin to announce our sponsors and vendors during the upcoming weeks.

Looking for sponsors
If you know of a company who would be interested in sponsoring our event, please contact Marie Warner at mwarner@warnersalesarchitects.com. For companies who want to participate and show support MassWIT has prepared multi-level sponsorship packages starting as low as $250. There are many great options for your company to get exposure to this influential group of women in technology. Sponsor information can be found on our event Web page at http://www.worldwit.org/masswitIWD/sponsors.html.

We also welcome our local affiliate networking groups to consider participating in our event, and we have affiliate packages available that will get you exposure to our exclusive audience.

Sign up early and save!
Don't wait to sign up for this event, because seats are limited and we will sell out. MassWIT is offering a full conference pass for $125 during the pre-registration period, and $165 at the door.

MassWIT will also offer a $15 "Expo Only" pass valid from 4:30-7:30 p.m. to provide access to all expo activities including expo tabletop exhibits and the networking reception.