Toast to Tech is one of the more distinctive events in the association technology calendar. Hosted by AWTC in Chicago, it pairs a curated wine tasting with an honest, informal conversation about the trends shaping how associations operate — AI, automation, member engagement, and more. Each wine in the flight represents a technology theme, which makes for a format that's genuinely conducive to the kind of open, exploratory discussion that a conference session rarely allows.
We're proud to support AWTC as a sponsor of this year's event. AWTC has spent five years educating and empowering women in the association technology space — through events, community, and programming that centres the voices of people doing the actual work. That's a mission we believe in, and Toast to Tech reflects everything that makes AWTC's approach distinctive: substantive, social, and built around real conversation rather than formal presentation.
If you're based in the Chicago area and work in association leadership, operations, or technology, it's a great opportunity to connect with peers and think through what's actually changing in the sector. The ReadyMembership team will be there — come and find us.
Who should attend
This event is designed for association professionals working in or around technology — whether you're actively evaluating platforms, thinking about how AI fits into your operations, or simply want a space to compare notes with others navigating the same questions.