The Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) organization is proud to announce its upcoming virtual event, ‘Accelerating Action: The Power of Mentorship & Internships in AV’, in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. Taking place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EST, this interactive webinar will highlight the transformative impact of WAVIT’s internship program and showcase how mentorship accelerates action for young women in the AV industry.
With this year’s IWD theme, #AccelerateAction, WAVIT is dedicated to increasing momentum and urgency in addressing gender equality within the AV industry. This virtual event will bring together WAVIT interns and their mentors/employers to share their firsthand experiences, demonstrating how internships foster career pathways, mentorship, and industry-wide change.
Why Attend?
Hear real stories from interns and mentors about their experiences.
Learn how to support and expand opportunities for young women in AV.
Get inspired to take action and champion inclusivity in the industry.
SET as a boxout:
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EST
Where: Online – Register here
Event programming
Panelists:
• Jeff Hawley, Marketing Director, Allen & Heath USA / American Music & Sound (AM&S), An Exertis JAM business
• AM&S / WAVIT Interns: Raegan Thompson, Kaitlyn Trahan & Erin Parisi
• Moderated by Lex Evans
Join the Movement: Strike the #AccelerateAction Pose!
To further celebrate IWD 2025, WAVIT invites members and industry professionals to participate in the #AccelerateAction campaign. Strike the #AccelerateAction pose and submit a high-res photo or short video to WAVIT’s Google Drive. The submissions will be featured across WAVIT’s social media platforms, website, and newsletter.
How you can get involved:
Before the Event:
• Follow WAVIT’s social media for updates and intern spotlights.
• Help spread the word by sharing the event details with your network.
•Post your #AccelerateAction pose to show solidarity.
During the Event:
• Engage with the discussion using #AccelerateAction #WAVIT.
• Post your #AccelerateAction pose to show solidarity.
After the Event:
• Read the recap blog highlighting key takeaways from the discussion.
• Watch and share highlight clips from the webinar.
• Support WAVIT’s internship program by becoming a mentor or employer.
Register today!
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on how mentorship and internships are shaping the future of women in AV. Sign up now to reserve your spot.
