Vets in AI and Media x Space and Defense Panel Reception
Events • August 28, 2024
This Wednesday, VetsinTech hosted a transformative event at Hulu 's headquarters in Santa Monica, bringing together veterans and industry leaders from AI, media, and defense sectors. The gathering explored the intersection of advanced technologies, with a particular focus on AI and its impact across various industries. Special thanks to Ben W. and Aimee Vaughan ( The Walt Disney Company ) for their help in organizing this event.
Invasion Conference 2024
Events • April 28, 2024
Join us for the upcoming Employer Coalition Meetup (The Invasion) - an annual event that brings together military veterans and military spouses from around the country for a day of panel discussions, workshops, and networking with recruiters and leaders from Silicon Valley's most innovative companies.
SVA NatCom 2024
Events • January 2, 2024
Join VetsInTech at the National SVA NatCon in Nashville, TN, from January 4-6, 2024! Visit us at booth #47 to learn about our tech programs designed for veterans and military spouses. Discover opportunities in the tech sector, gain insights into industry trends, and see how our initiatives can support your tech career ambitions. Don't miss this chance to connect with our team.
Recent Events: ViT Gala 2023
Events • November 14, 2023
A heartfelt thank you to all the veterans, military spouses, industry and civic leaders, and our coalition partners who graced the VetsinTech Gala with their presence. It was an evening rich with community, filled with laughter, and packed with moments we'll always remember—all in support of the crucial mission of VetsinTech to provide veterans and military spouses with pathways in the tech landscape.We loved seeing you all enjoy yourselves and celebrate the spirit of our cause. Your energy and enthusiasm truly brought the event to life!
Recent Events: ViT Gala 2023
Events • November 12, 2023
What an incredible night! The VetsinTech Gala 2023 was nothing short of spectacular, a testament to the power and generosity of our veteran and military spouse community. Together, we reached a new milestone of success, surpassing our goals and positively impacting our educational programs through fundraising beyond our expectations.
Dec 7: The VetsinTech Employer Meetup
Events • November 9, 2023
Join VetsinTech to discuss Tech Career Opportunities! We will be providing Mentors, Hiring Managers, and Recruiters from Adobe, Amazon, Comcast, Fisrv, Genentech, Google, Juniper Networks, Meta, NetApp, Palo Alto Networks, SAP, Uber, Walgreens and others from VetsinTech Employer Coalition for a unique experience with VetsinTech.
ViT Gala 2023 Silent Auction - Ends on Nov 11
Events • November 1, 2023
For those who attended the Gala, we hope you left with some great memories! While the evening has passed, the opportunity to make a lasting impact continues. Our silent auction remains open until Veterans Day, November 11th, and your participation can still make a huge difference.
Glimpses from ViT Gala 2022
Events • October 2, 2023
Glimpses from last's years VIT Gala, an evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and support for our veterans transitioning into the tech industry.
VetsinTech Fall 2023 Gala
Events • August 25, 2023
SAVE THE DATE: November 3rd, 2023 at 6pm PST. This Veteran's day, join us for an in-person event at the Marines' Memorial Club in San Francisco to celebrate Veterans' Day at our 8th Annual Fall Gala "Vets 2.0 Beyond the Transition." The evening will commence with an open bar cocktail reception and silent auction. Our leading sponsors, host committee, and special guests will join us at an exclusive VIP cocktail reception. The gala will feature an exquisite dinner with entertainment, awards, and a live auction, followed by two hours of the open bar as we celebrate our service members and gala attendees.
Register Today: ViT Employer Event - June 21
Events • May 5, 2023
Join VetsinTech on June 21 at 4 pm PT for our quarterly VIT Employer Virtual Meetup featuring a panel on opportunities in Cybersecurity! We will be providing Mentors, Hiring Managers, and Recruiters from Adobe, Amazon, Disney, Facebook, Google, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, NetApp, SAP, Uber, Walgreens, and others from VetsinTech Employer Coalition for a unique experience with VetsinTech.
Upcoming Event: ViT Financial Literacy
Events • April 19, 2023
The 5 Buckets Foundation, a leader in financial literacy education, is offering FREE workshops for veterans, military spouses, and active duty members. This workshop was created with veterans for veterans and covers the basics of personal finance, including understanding the psychology of money, managing and building credit, budgeting and saving, building wealth, investing, planning for retirement, and insurance and risk management.
Event Recap: VetsinTech Invasion 2023
Events • April 3, 2023
The VetsinTech community came together on March 31, 2023, for the annual VetsinTech Invasion conference, marking yet another successful event in its ongoing mission to connect the military and technology worlds. This year, over 500 attendees, including veterans, active-duty personnel, and military spouses, gathered virtually for a day filled with informative panel discussions, engaging workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
The conference featured two keynotes, one focused on entrepreneurship with NFL player turned entrepreneur Chris Gronkowski and VetsinTech board member Mike McNerney. The second featured Chris Krebs, Mike McNerney, and Craig Newmark - discussing national security and the challenges and risks involved in protecting the country from cyber threats and misinformation. If you missed Mike McNerney and Chris Gronkowski's keynote you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/bqba6PwSM00
Invasion Conference 2023 - This Friday
Events • March 27, 2023
THIS FRIDAY: March 31, 2023. Join us for the upcoming virtual Invasion 2023 Conference - an annual event that brings together military veterans and military spouses from around the country for a day of panel discussions, workshops, and networking with recruiters and leaders from Silicon Valley's most innovative companies. For information, visit: http://zip2.it/invasion
Event Recap: SXSW 2023
Events • March 11, 2023
On March 10th, the VetsinTech x Oracle NetSuite SXSW Kickoff Event in Austin, Texas provided a great opportunity for veterans, industry leaders, and partners to connect and network. We're grateful for the support of our community and Oracle NetSuite and look forward to continuing our mission of empowering veterans and military spouses in the tech industry.
Going to SXSW 2023?
Events • March 2, 2023
VetsinTech and Oracle Netsuite invite members of our veteran community and our partners to join us for a networking mixer at SXSW.
Date and time
Fri, March 10, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST
Location
Oracle 2300 Oracle Way Austin, TX 78741 United States
ViT Front End Web Dev Cohort Sponsored by Boeing!
Events • February 13, 2023
Calling all veterans interested in learning web development. VetsinTech is excited to offer FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for Front End Web Development training exclusively for past and present military service members, veterans, and spouses of either – sponsored by Boeing !
VetsinTech: The Impact at Pebble Beach
Events • February 3, 2023
VetsinTech will host THE IMPACT at Pebble Beach (Jun 30 - Jul 3) over the patriotic 4th of July holiday. This event will lead into the historical, U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach which has never been held at this iconic location. Spread the word and help VetsinTech make with this special women's and DEI-focused event a success.
Together with our sponsors we will increase awareness and create real impact through VetsinTech's mission to:
Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the tech sector - 63% of the VIT community identify as minorities and women vets are the fastest growing population of the Military
Support the 200K vets transitioning out of the military every year - 80% without a job
Assist our vets and military spouses into higher paying jobs and better quality of life
Grow our VIT Academy training programs - 90% are upskilled or land new jobs
This event will be an invite-only, sponsored fundraising event to help VetsinTech support critical programs for our veterans and military spouses in Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship
Celebrate #BlackExcellence in Tech this Month
Events • February 1, 2023
This month in honor of Black History Month we proudly celebrate #BlackExcellence in tech, as we continue to support Black veterans and military spouses in tech and entrepreneurship. Learn about their journeys, challenges, success, and advice on how they landed their roles in the tech industry and entrepreneurship through some of their success stories.
The Invasion in Silicon Valley- Hosted by Google Launchpad
Events • February 5, 2019
The Invasion in Silicon Valley
March 8-9, 2019
San Francisco, hosted @Google Launchpad
Register Here
Please join us at our national conference, where over 300 Veterans from around the country will join for a weekend of keynotes, workshops, and networking around opportunities in technology education, employment, and entrepreneurship.
We are proud to announce speakers including:
Carol Eggert - SVP Veteran and Military Affairs @ Comcast
Steve Blank - Father of "Modern Entrepreneurship" and "Lean Startup"
Michael Brown - Director @ Defense Innovation Unit (Department of Defense)
See a full list of speakers and participating companies at www.vetsintech.co/invasion2019
Register Here
Join our community and the force driving the continuous efforts to building a tech ecosystem for veterans to tap into.