About this Event
At Pacific Hackers, our goal is to create a community that supports those who champion diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and innovation in tech. If that mission resonates with you, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of meaningful connection and professional growth .
Join us for an afternoon of rooftop lakeside views, meaningful connections, professional development, sweet & savor bites, and DIY crafts.
Why This Matters in 2026 We believe in the power of community solidarity. While we’ve made strides, the 2026 landscape shows there is still critical work to be done:
- Women currently hold approximately 35% of all tech roles in the United States. However, in core technical occupations (engineering and computing), that figure drops to roughly 25%.
- Global Cybersecurity: Representation has improved significantly, with women now making up 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce. Projections suggest this will only reach 35% by 2031.
- Specialized Gaps: The "gender gap" varies by niche; women hold 40–46% of data science roles (the highest representation in tech) but only 22% of AI roles and 14% of cloud computing positions.
2026 Leadership & The Glass CeilingThe "leaky pipeline" remains a critical issue as women move into senior management:
- C-Suite Representation: In large U.S. companies, women hold 29% of C-suite positions, a figure that has remained stagnant since 2024.
- Fortune 500 CEOs: As of early 2026, 52 women lead Fortune 500 companies (roughly 10.4%).
- Women of Color: Diversity at the top remains severely limited; women of color make up only 7% of C-suite roles ...At the current rate of progress, parity for women of color in these roles is not expected for another 48 years!
- Boardroom Presence: Women now occupy 32% of S&P 500 board seats
Economic Impact of Inclusion:The business case for closing these gaps has strengthened in 2026:
- Performance: Companies with at least 30% women in leadership are 12 times more likely to rank in the top 20% for financial performance.
- Innovation: Firms with more women in STEM leadership report a 35% increase in revenue generated from innovation
Previous year's photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pacifichackers/albums/72177720324256933/
1-4 Ladies Afternoon Tea
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
'Galentines' Ladies Afternoon Tea - Women focused
Info: Just us Gals Spillin' the Tea on Cyber Security & Tech
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Women's Afternoon Tea Check-In
Info: Check-in, tea, light bites, and mingling Goal - Make 5 new connections
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Ice Breaker
Info: Ice Breaker
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Development Session 1
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Development session 2
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Thank you to our allies in tech
🕑: 03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
Craft & Connect
Info: Refreshments & DIY crafts sponsored by our allies in tech
4-6 Co-ed Happy Hour
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Empowering Spirits: Co-ed Happy Hour
Info: Open to all allies
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Co-ed Welcome & Happy Hour kick off
Info: Space is opened to all allies! Check-in, sips, savories, crafts and networking power hour. Goal - Make 5 new connections
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing remarks
Info: Refreshments & crafts sponsored by our allies in tech
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
269 24th St, 269 24th Street, Oakland, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
