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IT Women Summit: Celebrating Women in IT

On May 26, 2026, the much-anticipated IT Women Summit will take place online, initiated by Shoeisha Co., Ltd., located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Designed to empower women working in the IT field, this conference will be free to attend and aims to highlight the accomplishments and insights of female professionals in technology.

The summit is an innovative collaboration between two influential platforms: the Women Developers Summit and the Enterprise IT Women’s Forum. This synergistic event will occur as both groups unite for the first time, focusing on the theme: "Women Who Move Organizations and Futures with the Power of Technology."

At the heart of this summit lies the celebration of technical creativity and leadership. It brings together female IT engineers and leaders from information systems departments. While their roles may differ—engineers leading product development and organizational IT staff supporting foundational systems—their mission converges: to leverage technology for new value creation and to envision a better future.

The event promises to provide real-world examples of technical challenges, organizational transformations, and career strategies. Notable women in the industry will share their experiences, sparking new ideas and courage among participants. This cross-disciplinary sharing of knowledge is designed to inspire guests to gain fresh perspectives and step out of their comfort zones.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: IT Women Summit
• - Teaser Site: IT Women Summit Teaser
• - Date: May 26, 2026
• - Session Start Time: 9:30 AM
• - Format: Online
• - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Speakers: Female IT engineers and women involved in business IT, information systems, and digital transformation roles (open to anyone who identifies as a woman)
• - Target Audience: All IT engineers and personnel in information systems, IT, and digital transformation who resonate with the event's purpose (regardless of gender)
• - Organizers: Shoeisha’s CodeZine Editorial Department and EnterpriseZine Editorial Department

Call for Speakers

The IT Women Summit is currently seeking speakers for several sessions on a call-for-proposal basis. Those interested can propose a ten-minute relay session showcasing experiences where they led initiatives utilizing AI to solve problems or embraced new challenges within their projects. This is an excellent opportunity for core team members to share their stories.

• - Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, by 6 PM
• - For more details, visit Session Proposal Details

Sponsorship Opportunities

Additionally, the IT Women Summit is inviting sponsors. This platform will allow companies to showcase their efforts, services, and the rewarding aspects of their development teams to the active female IT community. Interested parties can find sponsorship details at Sponsorship Contact.

About the Collaborating Summits

Developers Summit—a flagship event by Shoeisha since 2003—celebrates software developers through conferences across Japan, including specialized spin-off events like the Women Developers Summit launched in 2021.

Enterprise IT Women’s Forum, established in 2025, serves female leaders within IT and information systems, facilitating networking and collaboration among women professionals by hosting events that foster mutual growth.

Join us in celebrating the power, creativity, and achievements of women in technology at the IT Women Summit. Empowerment begins with you!

Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow together as we shape the future of IT!