Female Automotive Experts Driving Industry Advancements
Purpose and Mission
Women in Automotive Technology (WAT) was established to connect, educate, and drive the future of automotive. We offer programs and events for women to connect throughout the automotive industry. We foster leadership, deepen industry expertise, and facilitate meaningful connections.
WAT holds regular events to socialize, educate, and connect. We also offer our members the ability to deepen their knowledge in the automotive industry, take leadership roles, and increase valuable professional skills.
Founder Michelle Avary
Our Story
Women in Automotive Technology (WAT) was founded in 2012 by Michelle Avary on a bet from the late Robert Acker. He bet Michelle that she could not find six Silicon Valley women in automotive and technologists like her. She took the bet, and from there, WAT was born to raise the profile of women experts working in automotive technology.
In 2024, WAT brought Women in Autonomy into the fold, creating an even more powerful platform to serve its mission of amplifying women’s voices to shape the future of automotive technology.
Join Us
Tell us a little about how you want to participate in WAT.
Would you like to become a member of Women in Automotive Technology (WAT)? If you identify as female and work in automotive technology or surrounding fields, or if you simply wish to network with like-minded women, you’re welcome to join!
Registering as a member allows you to be notified of upcoming events hosted by WAT and by our partner organizations, and to participate in online discussions and other features to stay in the loop with our community. We’ll only use your info to stay in touch, and we’ll never send it to anyone else.