WTM Day 2026 fosters learning and connection for women in tech

More than 400 participants gathered at College de Maisonneuve on Saturday for Women Techmakers Montreal, an event bringing together the tech community to explore the future of the industry, with workshops and discussions on AI, careers, leadership, and gaming.

“No matter where you are in the stage, if you are searching for your first job in tech, if you are already in tech and you are trying to do the next step, it’s a way to understand what are the other doing, what are their challenges that you are not alone,” said Stefania Pecore, the chapter lead of Women Techmakers Montreal.

Noor Hammodi, an AI engineer, explained that, “Tech is a very big field, it’s a big umbrella. So if you’re someone who’s more technical, there’s something for you. If you’re someone [who] wants something a little bit more vague, you want something more in leadership, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone in tech.

Adding, “It’s nice to come to events like this to meet other engineers, other people that work in tech, and to discuss ideas and to network and just have a good time.”

Mahsa Rezaei, the founder & CEO of Intelligent Nest & Mamanest, hosted a panel with policymakers and tech leaders, using data from a seven‑week program to explore barriers facing English‑speaking women in Quebec’s tech industry.

“We are really experiencing a tough time for English speakers, unfortunately, getting a job here in Quebec. And the data and the research show that they have high profiles. They’re willing to contribute, and Quebec is losing a lot of money, not tapping into their potential. So we wanted to understand what are the problems out there,” said Rezaei.

Now in its 11th edition, Pecore hopes the event will keep amplifying voices and untold stories of women in tech.

“I really hope that this event will grow even more, that we can reach even more people, and especially that we can reach even more voices because each voice is important,” said Pecore.

Rezaei adding, “Everyone is invited in tech. We don’t need to have a tech background to be in there. Tech is giving a lot of opportunities and flexibility, especially to women. So my invitation for every woman out there, please use this opportunity and use all of the amazing events that are happening right now in Montreal. And find your positioning in tech, which might be a little bit intimidating, but then when you start, you can find your spot.”