Code. Connect. Grow.
A DC community where women and gender-expansive technologists build skills, careers, and friendships
What We Do
From hands-on workshops to casual brunches, there's something for everyone.
Technical Workshops
Hands-on skill-building sessions led by community members and guest experts.
- Boost Your Command-Line Chops at Shell School
- Learn Creative Coding
Career Development
Navigate your career with talks on negotiation, interviews, and professional growth.
- Know Your Worth When the Job Market is Tough
- Ace Your Behavioral Interview
Social Meetups
Build friendships over food—brunch clubs, dinner clubs, and holiday socials across the DC area.
- Brunch Club @ Union Market
- Holiday Social w/ DC Women in Agile
Community Hangouts
Low-key spaces to hang out, learn together, and get creative.
- WGXC Tech Book Club
- Craft-n-Crush Your Coding Interview
Event Highlights
A few favorites from our community.
“Kill It With Fire” with Marianne Bellotti
WGXC welcomed the author of Kill It With Fire for a talk on managing legacy systems—the culmination of our multi-month book club series.
Learn Creative Coding at Prefect
Members explored using code as a creative medium at this in-person workshop in Washington, DC.
Know Your Worth with Claire Wasserman
Career coach Claire Wasserman joined us for a session on salary negotiation—our most-attended event yet.
Holiday Social w/ DC Women in Agile
A festive end-of-year gathering with our friends at DC Women in Agile—one of many partner events that bring communities together.
From Our Blog
News, announcements, and updates from our community.
Submit a Talk Proposal
Interested in sharing your ideas or practicing your public speaking in front of a supportive audience? WGXC DC hosts regular lightning talks online and in-person, and we want to hear...
Find Your Place Here
Whether you're new to programming, experienced, or simply passionate about technology—there's a place for you.
Support Our Mission
WGXC Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tax-deductible donation helps us keep events free and our community growing.