The Download is Rewriting the Code’s monthly virtual professional-development talk series. It connects early-career women in tech with industry leaders for conversations about career growth, visibility, leadership, and technology trends.
The series is designed for an early-career audience, while the current public events calendar says its events are open to everyone. The next listed session focuses on career reinvention and takes place online on September 30, 2026.
Benefits & funding
- Participation is free.
- Each monthly virtual session provides professional-development discussion with experienced industry speakers.
- Members can access session recordings on demand through the teamRTC portal.
Eligibility
- The current public events calendar states that events are open to everyone and publishes no degree, nationality, or residency restriction.
- The Download primarily serves early-career women in technology.
- An RTC account or login is required to register through the events portal.
Can you apply?
Open to all applicants
No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.
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Application process
- 1Create a free RTC account with an email address and password.
- 2Provide background and interest information, then wait for account verification, which typically takes up to 48 hours.
- 3Open the RTC events calendar or teamRTC portal and register for the chosen Download session.
- 4Attend the virtual session live; members may use the portal to access recordings later.
Program timeline
Monthly
A new virtual professional-development talk is offered.
The next listed session, on career reinvention, runs from 12:00–1:00 PM EDT.
Sep 30, 2026