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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
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)
UW–Madison IT Connects events
- January
- January 29