HERstory in the Making: Buildathons, Disruptive AI, & Women Leading Emerging Tech

THIS ISSUE AT A GLANCE

• See you in Raleigh for All Things Open → Attend the largest open source / tech / web conference on the U.S. east coast for FREE

• Who Inspires You? → Amplify women making waves in Web3 & AI! Nominations close Oct 27th!

• Featuring HER → Celebrating community wins, and your’e next!

• Resources Galore→ Scholarships, MORE free tickets, courses, and hackathons to build skills, gain visibility, and unlock new opportunities.

MAKING HERSTORY: WOMEN LEADING WEB3 & AI

We’re excited to announce nominations are now open for the Most Inspirational Women in Web3 and AI initiative with Unstoppable Women of Web3. This annual program celebrates and spotlights women advancing Blockchain, Web3, and AI—from founders and executives to artists, engineers, and community leaders—whose innovation and leadership are shaping the future and inspiring the next generation.

CreateHER Fest has partnered with this initiative because highlighting women’s contributions is essential to closing the gender gap and driving truly inclusive innovation in tech.

Nominate women who inspire you and help share their impact stories.

Nominations close October 27, 2025 @11:59PM EST → Submit your nomination today!

ALL THINGS OPEN: CLAIM YOUR TICKET!

We’re excited to announce that All Things Open 2025—the largest open source, tech, and web conference on the U.S. East Coast—is coming to Raleigh, NC, from October 12–14! This event brings together thousands of technologists, thought leaders, and innovators for three inspiring days packed with 150+ sessions across 15+ tracks, ranging from AI and machine learning to accessibility, inclusion, and the future of open source.

Thanks to the amazing generosity of All Things Open and Google, we have a limited number of scholarship tickets exclusively for CreateHER Fest members. Want to join us and connect with other passionate technologists in Raleigh? Be sure to fill out the form—tickets are first come, first serve, so don’t miss your chance!

Applications close September 29th!

We can't wait to see our community represented at this world-class event!

FEATURING ✨HER

✨Fasa’s Win

CreateHER community member, Fasa David, just kicked off a new hybrid role this week and is getting ready to take on Dallas next. She’s always pushed for work that aligns with her purpose, and her new role allows her to bring her passion for community, mentorship, and innovation along with her!

✨ Share Your Wins → so we can celebrate too!

COMMUNITY SURVEY

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THIS WEEK’S RESOURCES

• SheBuilds Lovable Buildathon

  • A 48-hour remote buildathon designed for women, by women at Lovable; happening October 6-7. Get unlimited Lovable credits to build, with a $5K prize and mentorship for the winner. Whether you’re an experienced vibe-coder or just starting out, this is your chance to ship something awesome and help close the gender gap among founders. Register Here →

• Attend CES 2026 for FREE!

  • Attend the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 6-9th using code KINSEY6 by October 6. Registration will ask for an Industry Affiliation (Just provide your company’s website, or your employer’s credential/Or if you have your own, a business license/LLC, s). Register Here →

• Caffeine AI Montreal Buildathon

  • Join DFINITY & Internet Computer Protocol in Montreal TODAY to explore and experience the Self-Writing Internet with Caffeine, the first complete tech stack designed for AI — where humans build through conversation only. $2.5K in prizes!

    Register Here →

• Free Gemini Pro for Students

  • Google's Gemini is offering 1 year of Gemini Pro for students. Deal ends October 6th! AI isn't taking jobs, but helping to improve how we all learn and work. Take advantage today if you're a student!
    Get it Here →

• ISACA Foundation Scholarship

  • The ISACA Foundation invites undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, and related fields to apply for their 2025 Cycle 2 Scholarships. Awards range from $400 to $5,000 to support your studies, plus you’ll receive an ISACA Career Building Bundle. Apply by October 14.
    Apply Here →

• AI Agents Intensive Course with Google

  • Google’s 5-Day AI Agents Intensive returns November 10–14! This free, hands-on course—created by Google ML researchers—will teach you to build and deploy cutting-edge AI agents. Participants receive daily assignments, podcasts, and codelabs, join focused Discord discussions, and attend live livestreams/AMAs with Google experts. Wrap up by tackling an optional real-world capstone project for prizes and recognition.
    Register Here →

Until next time,

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