The New Club: Hack & Relax Retreat

Meet the Technical Women Leading at the Edge

Join 100 of the brightest women in technology for a weekend of thought leadership, technical skill-building, career development and connection.

Experience why The New Club is the go-to network for women in engineering, centering women at the cutting edge of innovation.

This retreat is for you if

You’re tired of being one of the only women eng at work

You enjoy learning from friendly faces

You want to build relationships with fellow engineers

You get inspired by engaging in conversations with leaders

You love tinkering with new technologies

You’re ready for support getting to the next phase of your career

You could use a weekend to relax & be taken care of!

Meet Our Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Tanya Chen

VP Head of Engineering

Keynote Speaker

Shadi Rostami

Executive VP of Engineering

Panelist & Mentor

Anuradha Gali

Director of Engineering

Panelist, Workshop Lead & Mentor

Nancy Wang

Venture Partner
Former Dir of Product & Engineering

Panelist & Mentor

Devika Chawla

SVP of Engineering

Disney

Speaker & Mentor

Priscilla Mok

Founding Lead Designer

Facilitator

Olga Khylkouskaya

Staff Software Engineer

Facilitator

Kathy Li

Senior Software Engineer

Moderator & Mentor

Laura Du

Founder & CEO

Hostess with the Mostest

Kimbre Lancaster

Head of Community

Moderator & Mentor

Candice Smith

Head of Talent

Mentor

Natalie Colwell

Talent Team

More speakers
to come

A custom-designed program for women in engineering at any stage of their career

Engineers &
Product Teams

Engineering Managers
& Leaders

Technology Founders
& CTOs

Meet Attendees Who Work At

What You Will Experience

Friday,
November 8, 2024

11:30 am

Airport Arrivals

12:30 – 4:00pm

Shared Shuttle

Start your relaxation before you leave the station! Join your fellow retreat goers on our private charter from San Francisco to Asilomar.

4:00 – 6:00pm

Private Check-in
In Room Relaxation
Stroll at Sunset

6:00 – 8:00pm

Welcome Reception

Opening Keynote

Get inspired as Shadi Rostami, former Executive VP of Engineering at Amplitude, shares her journey of going from an entry level engineer in Tehran to being an industry leader in Silicon Valley.

Goal Setting Workshop

We’ll wrap day one with a group exercise in goal setting so that as a community we can support you in getting exactly what you want out of the next phase of your career (and the rest of the retreat experience).

8:00 – 10:00pm

Evening Activities

Saturday,
November 9, 2024

7:00 – 10:30am

Wake Up Wellness Walk

Buddy up for a guided walk through Asilomar’s nature preserve down to the ocean shore.

Breakfast at leisure

Morning Meditation

10:30 – 12:00pm

Future Forward

Hack Tech Track Panel

Ask Devika Chawla, SVP of Engineering at Disney, and Avni Thompson, Founder & CEO of Milo.ai all of your hard hitting questions about where tech is headed next, and how to lead at the edge.

Women on Top

Hack Your Career Panel

Engage in a conversation with Nancy Wang, AWS Product leader turned investor, and Anuradha Gali, Director of Engineering at Apple, around how they achieved success in their careers and how you can do the same.

12:00 – 1:00pm

Mix & Mingle Group Lunch

1:00 – 2:30pm

Getting Started with AI

Hack Tech Workshop

Craft Your Career Roadmap

Hack Your Career Workshop

2:30 – 4:00pm

10x Your Coding

Hack Tech Workshop

Get Promoted at a Company of Any Size

Hack Your Career Workshop

4:00 – 5:00pm

Micromentor sessions

Everyone has a seat at the table during this hour of peer-to-peer support.

Birds of a Feather

These small group discussions will be proposed, selected and led by Community Members.

5:00 – 8:00pm

Dinner & Delight

After another meal meeting members around the table, we have a special surprise planned.

8:00 – 10:00pm

Evening Activities

Sunday,
November 10, 2024

7:00 – 10:30am

Wake Up Wellness Yoga

Our friends from Salty Soul Sanctuary will lead us in stretching out our bodies and minds

Breakfast at leisure

Morning Meditation

10:30 – 12:00pm

Closing Keynote

Hear from Tanya Chen, VP Head of Engineering at Atlassian, who launched Facebook Marketplace, ran the Video team at Meta, and is now empowering engineering teams around the world at Atlassian.

12:00 – 1:00pm

Protein & Planning

Partner up to create action plans for how to put all your new learnings to work.

1:30 – 4:30pm

Shared Shuttle

6:30pm

Airport Departures

Where You Will Be

Our Retreat will be held along the California coast for a weekend of serene relaxation. Unwind, connect with others, and find inspiration amidst the beachfront property and pristine natural environment. Dine together over meals prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, and sustainable sources.

Cost Breakdown

Private Room

$2,025

Shared Room

$1,775

Your ticket includes

2 night hotel stay
All onsite meals (vegan & allergen free options)
Roundtrip shuttle from San Francisco
Learning from the leading ladies in tech
Making memories with 100 fellow Community Members
Wellness activities for your body & mind
Exclusive New Club swag and surprises!

Interested in company reimbursement for the Retreat?
Check out our guide to make it easy.

Hear from Past Attendees

I loved everything. Every person was so different, yet so similar too… I’m leaving the retreat with a lot of memories, a lot of fun stories, both personal and professional. A lot of things to be inspired from.

Senior Engineering Manager

It just reminded us of why we got into tech in the first place. That’s why it was so impactful. It changed the path that I was currently thinking of.

Senior Software Engineer

All of these women are so grounded, so humble, but also kicking ass and ready to help each other. That was just amazing to see. The community offers a lot in that sense. You have a group of really strong, passionate women willing to support each other — that helps a lot.

Senior Data Scientist