Conferences
Canada
CAN-CWiC (Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing)
CAN-CWiC is Canada’s premier conference for women and gender-diverse students in computing and related fields. Part of ACM-W’s global Celebration of Women in Computing series, CAN-CWiC combines technical talks, poster sessions, mentorship, and networking with leaders in academia and industry.
Date:
- November 7–8, 2025
- Location: Toronto, ON
Student Support:
- CAN-CWiC is 80% industry-sponsored, providing highly subsidized fees for students.
- Universities often add travel support.
ONWiE Summit (Ontario Network of Women in Engineering)
Students, engineering faculty and leaders, along with industry partners and allies, will come together to celebrate achievements and inspire one another to advance inclusion in engineering.
Date:
- November 20–21, 2025
- Location: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
United States
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)
The Grace Hopper Celebration is the world’s largest gathering of women in technology, featuring keynote talks, technical sessions, and one of the largest career fairs for women in tech. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Anita Borg and Dr. Telle Whitney, GHC honors the legacy of computing pioneer Rear Admiral Grace Hopper.
Date:
- November 4–7, 2025
- Location: Chicago, USA
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CRA-WP Grad Cohort Workshop
A multi-day event designed to provide graduate students in computing and engineering with mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities.
Date:
- Application deadline: November 30, 2025
Student Support:
- Registration fees and reasonable travel expenses reimbursable for accepted participants.