The Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) organisation has announced its upcoming virtual event, “Accelerating Action: The Power of Mentorship & Internships in AV”, in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025.
Taking place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EST, this interactive webinar will highlight the transformative impact of WAVIT’s internship program and showcase how mentorship accelerates action for young women in the AV industry.
With this year’s IWD theme, #AccelerateAction, WAVIT is dedicated to increasing momentum and urgency in addressing gender equality within the AV industry. This virtual event will bring together WAVIT interns and their mentors/employers to share their firsthand experiences, demonstrating how internships foster career pathways, mentorship, and industry-wide change.
Register here to attend the event on March 19.
Panellists:
• Jeff Hawley, marketing director, Allen & Heath USA / American Music & Sound (AM&S), An Exertis JAM business
• AM&S / WAVIT interns: Raegan Thompson, Kaitlyn Trahan & Erin Parisi
• Moderated by Lex Evans
To further celebrate IWD 2025, WAVIT invites members and industry professionals to participate in the #AccelerateAction campaign. Strike the #AccelerateAction pose and submit a high-res photo or short video to WAVIT’s Google Drive. The submissions will be featured across WAVIT’s social media platforms, website, and newsletter.
