What Is Grace Hopper Celebration?
What Is Grace Hopper Celebration?
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) is a premier global technology event that brings together thousands of technologists, leaders, students, and industry partners to learn, connect, and celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact across the tech ecosystem. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Anita Borg and Dr. Telle Whitney, GHC was created to honor the legacy of computing pioneer Grace Hopper.
Who was Grace Hopper?
An important and influential pioneer in the history of tech, Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was one of the first women to receive a doctorate degree in mathematics. Her expertise allowed her to join the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II to work on the Mark I computer. After the war, she remained in the U.S. Navy as a reserve officer, working with the more advanced Mark II and Mark III computers.
Hopper also helped create the first compiler for computer languages and was the first female recipient of the National Medal of Technology in 1991. In 2016, she was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her many contributions to the field of computing.
About AnitaB.org
AnitaB.org is a nonprofit social enterprise advancing intersectional equity across the global technical workforce. Through programs, events, partnerships, and community initiatives, AnitaB.org connects technical talent with the organizations, opportunities, and resources that support career growth, leadership, and long-term impact.
Founded in 1997 by computer science visionary Anita Borg and co-founder Telle Whitney, AnitaB.org partners with companies, academic institutions, and industry leaders to help shape a more inclusive and innovative future for technology.
