ANAHEIM, CA – September 28, 2026 – Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) is kicking off October with a triple threat of opportunities designed to help its community connect, grow and recharge. From professional mentorship and leadership wellness to a community-wide walking challenge, WAVIT is bringing its mission to life through three interactive initiatives: WAVIT Mentorship: Make Your Connection, De-Stressed: Lower Stress. Lead Better. Perform Stronger., and the Walk With WAVIT Challenge.
Make Your Connection: WAVIT Mentorship Live Walk-Through
On Thursday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m. PT, WAVIT will host WAVIT Mentorship: Make Your Connection, an interactive activation introducing members to the reimagined Wave of Influence Mentorship Program.
Rather than simply talking about mentorship, WAVIT will show attendees how to make it happen. The session will include a live walk-through of the program and Upnotch platform, helping participants learn how to build their profile, discover potential connections and begin creating a professional network tailored to their goals.
The Wave of Influence program takes a flexible, community-driven approach to mentorship, giving women across AV and IT opportunities to connect with mentors, peers and collaborators throughout their careers.
Get De-Stressed
On Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, WAVIT turns its attention to workplace wellness with De-Stressed: Lower Stress. Lead Better. Perform Stronger.
Featuring globally recognized speaker, best-selling author and Emergent Performance Solutions CEO Jen Stanford, the webinar will explore how professionals can recognize stress before it becomes overwhelm, apply practical strategies to restore energy and create healthier environments where people can perform at their best.
Timed ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the session supports WAVIT’s broader commitment to the physical and mental well-being of women and professionals throughout AV/IT.
Walk With WAVIT
Throughout October, WAVIT is also encouraging the industry to get up, get outside and Walk With WAVIT.
Participants can join the Walk With WAVIT Strava group, log their miles and share photos and updates on LinkedIn using #WalkWithWAVIT. Members are encouraged to challenge colleagues and friends to join them, while WAVIT sponsors and partner companies can bring the challenge into their own organizations as an employee wellness initiative.
Whether it’s making a new professional connection, finding better ways to manage stress or simply logging a few more miles, WAVIT is making October about taking meaningful steps forward together.
Ready to make some waves? Visit the WAVIT website to learn more about upcoming events and ways to get involved. www.womeninavit.org .
About WAVIT
WAVIT (Women in AV/IT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the audiovisual and IT industries through education, representation, inclusion, mentorship and professional development. WAVIT creates opportunities for women and allies to connect, grow and make meaningful change across the industry. #RipplesMakeWaves
