Do you split your time between cities, travel frequently, or work bi-coastally?
WILD members can be affiliated with multiple chapters and join additional chapter mailing lists to stay connected to events, networking opportunities, and programming in the regions most relevant to them.
Best of all — your membership cost remains the same regardless of how many chapters you participate in.
Whether you’re commuting between coasts, traveling for projects, or simply expanding your professional network, WILD makes it easy to stay engaged wherever you are.
Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) is dedicated to empowering women, fostering connections, and advancing careers across the entire consumer technology industry. Through live networking events, educational programs, and online engagement tools, we create opportunities for members to interact, exchange ideas, and support one another in professional growth.
Founded in 2009, WiCT is led by a passionate all-volunteer Advisory Board, comprised of industry leaders who are committed to mentoring and uplifting women in the field. Learn more about these incredible women here.
Join a WiCT Connect Circle—It’s Free!
We invite members of WILD to join a Women in Consumer Technology Connect Circle today! These small peer groups meet regularly via Zoom, creating a supportive environment for learning and growth. Each Connect Circle is unique, shaped by the individuals within it, yet all share a common goal: the power of peer mentorship and collaboration. Learn more and join a group today!
Signature Events & Celebrations
WiCT hosts a variety of must-attend events designed to educate, inspire, and connect women in the consumer technology industry.
CEDIA Expo Events: Our Annual CEDIA Luncheon and Networking Reception bring together leading professionals from the smart home technology sector, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities. Learn more about CEDIA Expo.
WiCT Legacy Awards – September 5, 2025: Mark your calendars for our 17th
Annual Legacy Awards, taking place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The WiCT Legacy Awards celebrate exceptional women whose leadership and accomplishments are shaping the future of the consumer technology (CT) industry. Candidates are nominated by the industry and voted upon by the Advisory Board representing honorees from Custom Integration (CI) firms, manufacturers, retailers, manufacturers’ reps and trade associations. New for this year, WiCT is excited to introduce a new award category: the Technical Excellence Honoree, which recognizes a woman who has demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and innovation in the technical side of the industry. Meet the 2025 honorees here!
WiCT Forum at the Rubin Museum of Art (NYC): A gathering of industry professionals featuring inspiring keynote speakers and leadership-focused discussions.
Over the years, our events have featured renowned industry voices, including:
Mika Brzezinski – MSNBC Host & Author of Know Your Value
Gail Sheehy – NYT Best-Selling Author of Daring: My Passages: A Memoir
Charlotte Beers – Former Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Author of I’d Rather Be in Charge
Sylvia Acevedo – Former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA and Author of Path to the Stars
Empowering Through Education & Leadership Development
WiCT is committed to providing educational resources that help women excel in leadership and career development. WiCT has hosted live, full-day coaching events led by leadership development expert Becky Magnotta, MBA, PCC, CPQC, helping women unlock their potential and advance in their careers.
You’re welcome to access our three-part online education series that promotes leadership skills and invite you to share them with your membership:
WiCT actively collaborates with other women’s organizations to drive positive change. One of our signature advocacy initiatives, Your Voice Matters, was held on Capitol Hill in partnership with Women in Entertainment (WIE), Women in Cable & Telecommunications, and Women of AVIXA.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we proudly welcome the members of WILD into our network and invite you to explore the many ways WiCT can support, uplift, and inspire you.
For more than 30 years Carol Campbell has been a driving force in the consumer electronics industry. A well recognized and respected expert in advancing the art of performance homes and marketing technical products and luxury goods to women, Ms. Campbell utilizes her considerable experience and industry expertise as the Managing Director, Technology Insider Group, and as Publisher/Partner of Technology Designer and TechnologyDesigner.com. Ms. Campbell was honored as the CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2022. She is also the co-founder of the Elf Foundation that builds “Rooms of Magic” in Children’s Hospitals and the founder of Women in Consumer Technology.
