Women in Consumer Technology

06/05/2026

This is Sally, one of our 2025 WiCT Legacy Award Honorees. 🏆

Shari is the VP of Sales and Business Development at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). With 15+ years at CTA, Shari has worked her way up through the sales ranks, building lasting relationships with Fortune 500 companies and growing CES's footprint by 45%. She is credited with building the vehicle tech category at CES, a move that positioned CES as one of the most influential auto events in the world. In 2018, Trade Show Executive magazine named her one of its inaugural Women to Watch.

The WiCT Legacy Award exists for women like Shari, those who don't just grow within their industry; they reshape it.

Who do you know in consumer technology that deserves this recognition in 2026? Nominations are open now.

06/05/2026

Nominations EXTENDED to June 26th for the WiCT Legacy Awards! Submit a nomination today! https://womeninconsumertechnology.org/nomination-form/

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

This is Lueck, one of our 2025 WiCT Legacy Award Honorees. 🏆

Michelle is the founder and president of , with over 20 years of experience in consumer technology. She has built sales strategies, led training programs, and developed partnerships with brands such as Apple, Samsung, Best Buy, and Walmart, all while consistently showing up for the women around her.

She has served on the Women in Consumer Technology Advisory Board since 2015, leads WiCT Connect Circles, and founded She-Roc, an advocacy group for women in the retail field sales.

The WiCT Legacy Award exists for women like Michelle, the ones doing the work, opening doors, and making this industry better for everyone in it.

Who do you know who deserves this recognition in 2026? Nominations are open now

06/01/2026

2026 Legacy Award Nominations Close June 5th!

WiCT Annual 2026 Celebration at CEDIA Expo
Join us to celebrate the 18th Annual Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Awards — an afternoon of networking, recognition, and community in Denver.

DATE & TIME

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Reception: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Luncheon: 12:00 – 1:15 pm

LOCATION

Colorado Convention Center
Mile High Ballroom
Denver, CO
Michelle Guss
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Michelle Guss
Global Vice President, Hospitality
Crestron Electronics
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05/28/2026

Nominations are open for the Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Awards. We’re celebrating women whose leadership, innovation, and advocacy have reshaped our industry and created new opportunities for women in tech. Know someone who fits that description? Nominate her and help us recognize the impact of her legacy. https://womeninconsumertechnology.org/nomination-form/

05/27/2026

Today, announced the 2026 edition of the Most Powerful Women in Business list, recognizing 100 of the world's most influential women in business across finance, technology, health care, telecom, retail, energy, and other industries.
Jane Fraser, Chair and CEO of Citigroup, leads Fortune's 29th annual Most Powerful Women in Business list

Women driving change across AI, finance, energy, and health care are among this year's top honorees

Half of the women on the list represent Fortune Global 500 companies, underscoring the list's growing global scope.
Sixteen newcomers join this year's ranking, including leaders from U.S. Bancorp, Ulta Beauty, Sam's Club, Nestlé, Binance and Walmart China

CNN News Central’s Kate Bolduan speaks to Fortune Editor-in-Chief and CCO Alyson Shontell about the magazine’s new top 100 women in business list which spans 94 companies, and 20 different countries and territories.

05/27/2026

Last year, our 2025 Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Award honorees shattered ceilings, redefined leadership, and proved what’s possible when women lead in consumer tech. Their impact is still being felt across teams, products, and communities.

Now it’s your turn to help us find the next wave of trailblazers.

Know a woman who’s driving innovation, mentoring others, and changing the face of our industry? Nominate her for the 2026 WiCT Legacy Awards and make sure her story gets the spotlight it deserves.
Nomination form https://womeninconsumertechnology.org/nomination-form/

📣 Celebrate the 2025 honorees.
📝 Submit your 2026 nominee.
🌟 Let’s keep building a legacy that lifts us all

05/27/2026

Once honored, forever part of a legacy.
Nominations for 2026 are now open https://womeninconsumertechnology.org/nomination-form/
Our WiCT honorees didn't just break barriers—they rebuilt the blueprint. From integration firms to manufacturers to trade associations, these trailblazers proved what's possible when women lead in consumer technology. Proud to be part of a network that celebrates excellence, champions innovation, and lifts as we climb. 💫 💫