Call for Participation Information

Are you ready to share your knowledge, lead a discussion or engage the community? We are seeking proposals that reflect the best thinking in the field, informed by theory, research and practice, and submissions that are cognizant of issues of diversity and inclusion.

We are excited to invite you to submit proposals for presentations, panels, birds of a feather, workshops and posters. Check out our new Step-by-Step guide for information on tracks, submission types, and more!

We must receive your submission by April 4, 2016 at 5 p.m. PST. We cannot offer deadline extensions. We will notify you about your application status June 1, 2016 by 5 p.m. PST. Accepted speakers will need to confirm their participation and submit their bio by June 22, 2016 at 5 p.m. PST.

To submit a proposal, log in or create an account, and then select the "Submissions" tab at the top of the page.

Speaker Change Request Form

Once accepted, if you need to request a speaker change, fill out our GHC Speaker Change Request Form. This change can be either a speaker replacement request or a speaker information change request. We will review your request and confirm the change, if allowed. 

About GHC

GHC 2016 is the largest gathering of women in computing in the world, and we expect 15,000 attendees this year. The conference, held in Houston, TX, takes place October 19-21, 2016. GHC features leading technical speakers, career development sessions, awards, a poster session, a hackathon and the industry's largest career fair for women in computing. Read about the impact of GHC here.

About ABI

The Anita Borg Institute (ABI) envisions a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies they build it for. We connect, inspire and guide women in computing and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative. ABI is a social enterprise that recognizes women making positive contributions and advises organizations on howto improve performance by building more inclusive teams. We believe technology innovation powers the global economy and that women are crucial to building technology the world needs.