What is the SWE Conference Collective?
This page is a centralized platform to help SWEeties prepare and reflect on local and national SWE conferences! Every year SWE sponsors sponsors ~25 members for each conference (Nationals and Locals). See the information below for Application Info and Timelines!
- Sponsorship includes:
- Partial registration reimbursement
- Full lodging (shared hotel rooms)
- Full transportation (flights, ground)
- Partial registration reimbursement
- Sponsorship does not cover food or personal expenses unless stated otherwise.
What We Sponsor:
Conference Breakdown:
- National Conference (WE) – held every fall (e.g. WE25 in October)
- Local Conference (WE Local) – held in the spring (e.g. Cherry Hill in March)
Application & Selection Process:
- Applicants must be paid National SWE members to be eligible.
- We evaluate based on:
- SWE involvement (past contributions and future plans)
- Genuine interest and excitement for conference participation
- Thoughtful responses showing alignment with SWE’s mission
- SWE involvement (past contributions and future plans)
Application Timeline:
- National Conference (e.g. WE25):
- Applications open: Early May
- Close: Late May to early June
- Applications open: Early May
- Local Conference (e.g. WE Local Cherry Hill):
- Applications open: October
- Applications open: October
Close: Early November

