Connect with Confidence: Authentic Networking for Tech Professionals

Connect with Confidence: Authentic Networking for Tech Professionals
Begins March 13, 2026 11:00 am
At Zoom

Connect with Confidence:
Authentic Networking for Tech Professionals

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Level up your networking skills in this 2-hour workshop designed to give you the strategies you need to boast your confidence in networking situations.

Many tech professionals find traditional networking events overwhelming, especially when dominated by superficial small talk. This workshop explores practical strategies for building meaningful professional relationships without relying on forced conversation. Attendees will learn how to leverage shared interests, both professional and personal, to connect with others in a way that feels natural and productive. Through presentation and live exercises, this session empowers introverts and small-talk-averse individuals to navigate the business side of tech with confidence and authenticity.

When: March 13, 2026. Find your time zone:

  • 10am - 12pm Pacific
  • 11am - 1pm Mountain
  • 12pm - 2pm Central
  • 1pm - 3pm Eastern

Where: Held live via Zoom!
Cost: $75


Instructors

  • Eva Reid, MPA, GISP

    Eva Reid, MPA, GISP

    Eva Reid, MPA, GISP is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and presentation coach with more than twenty-five years of experience presenting in technical and professional development spaces. She is known for her engaging stage presence, thoughtful moderation, and ability to connect with audiences across disciplines.

    Eva has delivered keynote presentations at conferences nationwide and regularly moderates panels and discussions, guiding conversations that are inclusive, insightful, and impactful. She has been featured on multiple technology podcasts, including Geographers Without Borders and What the Teck, and brings a confident, conversational style to every presentation—whether she’s on a large stage or leading an interactive workshop.

    With more than thirty years of experience in geospatial technology and data management, Eva combines deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of how people learn and engage. She is a passionate advocate for professionals in technology and is committed to creating educational and community-building opportunities that support women+, allies, and emerging leaders as they develop confidence, presence, and voice.

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What attendees are saying...

  • J.R.

    "I truly appreciated Eva's insights on networking. Her tips have been especially helpful for this introvert!"

  • P. P.

    "Jami is an amazing presenter and communicator. She paces content and messages being conveyed in an easy-to-follow format."

  • Nicole F.

    "I am in awe at the zen-like vibe these two give off while they are presenting. Inspiring!"

  • Brianne G.

    "Probably one of the best Data Visualization presentations I have seen."

  • Jineva B

    "If you get a chance to attend one of Eva's workshops, then take it! Eva herself is wonderful and welcoming. She's organized and communicative, and she has the innate ability to make a safe, comfortable space for women professionals."

  • Attendee

    "I appreciated Jami's high level of organization and preparedness. Much thought was put into the materials and presentation and it clearly showed."

  • Ellie D.

    "It really helped to know that the presenters themselves had to practice and grow into their roles as presenters. I feel like I'm not a natural and it made me connect immediately when they shared their experiences and were a little vulnerable."

  • C.D.

    "Eva was great! She is a great speaker and her slides keep interest. In fact, I will definitely be using things I learned about presentations to make my slidedecks more useful."

  • Howard W.

    "Jami Dennis' presentation on how to tell a story was the best I have seen in many years and I have seen many good presentations."

  • Asha K.

    "Thank you for the confidence you and others [in the program] gave me! I can't express how happy I am for taking the course."