Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - St Petersburg Chapter 2026 Holiday Party

Sponsored by Jeannine Smith at Aslan Home Lending | Join St. Pete’s most ambitious women in tech & entrepreneurship for our monthly meetup.

Join the WTE St. Petersburg Chapter for our November Happy Hour at the one-of-a-kind Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge — one of St. Pete’s most iconic and memorable gathering spots — for an evening of real conversation, genuine connection, and a setting unlike anywhere else you’ve networked before.

What to Expect

A Warm Welcome: Come as you are, and come when you can. There is no such thing as late, overdressed, underdressed, or out of place at a WTE event. Our St. Petersburg Chapter will be there to make sure you feel welcomed and connected from the moment you walk in.

Better Connections: We think differently about networking at Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship. We connect over ideas, industry disruptions, personal passions, and big, audacious dreams — not elevator pitches and business card swaps. Our events are designed to make authentic conversations easier and deeper relationships more natural.

Interesting Women at Every Stage: Whether you’re a seasoned executive, scaling a company, building your career, or just beginning your journey — there will be someone in that room worth meeting. Founders, tech professionals, investors, creatives, advocates, and hype girls who are building what comes next for the Tampa Bay region and beyond. We’re proud to be three times more diverse than the technology sector as a whole, bringing together women with different experiences, perspectives, and ideas that help our entire community break through and level up.

Venue Spotlight:** **The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge

Perched on the second floor of historic Albert Whitted Airport, The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge offers one of St. Petersburg's most distinctive dining experiences — with front-row views of the runway and the sparkling waters of Tampa Bay. Voted Best Breakfast, Best Burger, and Best Jazz in Tampa Bay, The Hangar serves comfort classics, fresh entrees, and a full bar alongside live music Wednesday through Saturday. Steps from the Dalí Museum and the Mahaffey Theater, this is St. Pete dining at its most memorable.

PS: In order to keep our community free for members, food and drinks at our events are self-pay. If you're interested in changing that (AKA sponsoring this event), reach out to us at sponsorships@wte.network!

Meet Our Sponsor: Jeannine Smith | Aslan Home Lending Corporation

Jeannine Smith is a Tampa Bay-based Loan Officer with Aslan Home Lending Corporation — a woman-owned mortgage company committed to helping clients navigate home purchases, refinances, and new builds with expert guidance, personalized service, and a genuine commitment to making the process straightforward and stress-free. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, or refinancing, Jeannine brings the expertise and market knowledge to help you explore every financing option available and make the right choice for you and your family. We are grateful for her generous support in making this event free and accessible for every woman in our community.

Connect with Jeannine Smith on LinkedIn or learn more at jsmithmortgage.com.

About Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)

Unapologetically ambitious, we rise by lifting others. Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship is a community of high-performing, non-conforming women working in technology, start-ups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, economic development, & business support organizations. Our mission is to resource women in tech and entrepreneurship with near-peer mentorship, educational opportunities, and a support network. Connect with us for inclusive, dues-free monthly events.

Learn more about us here.