Who can attend the event?
As with all our events and community initiatives, our in-person conference is open for women and GNC folks. Recording tickets can be purchased by all.
Where is the event taking place?
Convene CityView, 30 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
When will the event take place?
Thursday, September 19th 2024
What are the timings of the event?
Registration opens at 8am and the first session starts at 9am. The last session finishes at 5pm followed by our networking drinks. There will be several breaks throughout the day, including a lunch break. All timings are in EST.
Who is organising WTSFest USA 2024?
Areej AbuAli, the founder of Women in Tech SEO, alongside a brilliant crew. We will also have several awesome community members volunteering on the day.
I haven't attended before, can I see pictures from a recent conference?
Here is the
online gallery for WTSFest USA 2023; we rehired the same photographer for 2024!
What does a ticket include?
Your ticket includes access to the full-day conference in Philadelphia, catering throughout the day, networking drinks and post-event recordings.
What does a Recording ticket include?
Recording ticket includes access to recordings only, which will be sent post-event in October.
Will the recordings include captions?
Yes, we will work with caption specialists to provide captions to our recorded videos. These will be in English.
Is there a code of conduct?
Yes, we prioritise the safety and comfort of our attendees, speakers and organisers. Read more about
The WTS Way.
How does the 'Buy a Scholarship Ticket' option work?
We will allocate Scholarship Tickets to those filling out our scholarship form. Buy one from your end, and we'll do the rest by assigning it from our end. Thank you for your generosity.
Are you giving away scholarship tickets?
Yes, thanks to our scholarship sponsors, we are giving away several tickets to those who cannot afford them. Fill out our
Scholarship Form, and we'll contact everyone to inform them if they won a scholarship ticket in March.
How will I receive my ticket?
Your invoice and ticket will be sent via email after purchasing. On the day, show up at our Registration Desk, and we'll give you your lanyard.
Will food and refreshments be provided?
Yes, a delicious lunch, a light breakfast, coffee, tea, and snacks throughout the day.
Will I be able to ask the speakers questions?
Our agenda is tightly packed, so we won't have time for Q&A during the sessions, but our speakers will be around the whole day, so please do go up and ask them questions during the breaks.
Will I be able to network with other attendees?
Yes, we will have several breaks throughout the day and networking drinks; there will be many networking opportunities.
Can I connect with attendees before the event?
Yes, we will invite all our attendees to a private Slack channel a month before the event. It's a great way to connect with one another and make plans before the event.
I don't live in Philadelphia, and I'd like to book accommodation; where can I stay?
Here are a few hotel recommendations next to the conference venue: Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia ($$), Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square ($$) and The Westin Philadelphia ($$$). Our venue also offers a 12% discount on Sonesta using the following link:
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square.
Is there parking near the venue?
Yes, our venue recommends Liberty Place Parking Garage (44 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102), which is opposite the venue, and they can offer a 20% discount.
I attended WTSFest before in Philadelphia; will this feel the same?
Yes, hopefully even better! We've upgraded to a new venue, but we'll keep the event small to ensure the experience stays as unique and intimate as our previous conference.
Can I pay directly by invoice?
No, we won’t be able to hold tickets, so please pay directly via Tito, our ticketing platform.
Can I sponsor the event?
Yes, we have a few sponsorship slots left. Please do get in touch via email (contact@womenintechseo.com) if you'd like to sponsor the event.
What does the sponsorship fee go to?
We use our sponsorship fee to pay for our catering, suppliers, and logistics fees, and most importantly, we pay our speakers a speaker fee (as all conferences should!)
I have specific accessibility needs that I'd like catered for; who do I ask?
You can email us at contact@womenintechseo.com - we'll work with our venue to ensure your needs are met.
I have a question not listed here; how do I get in touch?
You can email us at contact@womenintechseo.com