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UW–‍Madison IT Connects

Connecting IT professionals across the university

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IT Connects is an initiative created by and for UW–‍Madison professionals to bring people together from across the university’s distributed IT landscape. The groups under its umbrella offer leadership opportunities, organize events and support professional development and community-building to help you grow, learn, and connect with your IT peers.

What IT Connects does for you


Boosts your skills and knowledge


Connects you with campus IT professionals


Strengthens your IT community

Get involved

Attend

Discover opportunities to develop new skills and connect with peers.

Join

Find a group that fits your interests and schedule.

Create

Create an IT Connects group—share your idea and get help.

Topic focused groups

Computer Lab Administrators Community

Computer lab support staff swap tips, explore tech and tackle challenges.

UW Design Community

Design better digital experiences and learn user experience skills.

Data Wonks

Where tech and data enthusiasts unite.

UW–‍Madison Women in Information Technology

Advocates for recruitment, retention and advancement of women IT careers.

Digital Accessibility Community

Dedicated to enhancing digital accessibility at UW–‍Madison.

Event focused groups

CommunITea

Weekly IT virtual meetup—discuss the topics you choose.

IT Professionals Conference

Annual 2-day event created by and for campus IT pros to connect, solve problems and share tips and tricks.

Leadership Improv

Monthly meetups for enhancing leadership with improv comedy.

IT Recognition Awards

Annual award honoring outstanding university IT professionals.

Information & Technology Leadership Conference

Annual conference focused on leadership and IT career development.

IT Support Symposium (coming soon)

Annual conference created by and for employees who support IT systems and users across the university.

Growth focused groups

Information Technology Leadership Development

Bringing exceptional leadership training opportunities to university IT professionals.

IT Mentoring

Connecting university IT professionals in 1-on-1 mentoring relationships.

IT Professionals Steering Committee

Creating an inclusive, excellent work environment IT employees.

More UW–‍Madison IT-related groups (coming soon)

Get involved

UW–‍Madison IT Connects—attend, join, or create your own group.

UW–‍Madison IT Connects events