GHC Academic Poster Sessions by AWS
GHC Academic Poster Sessions by AWS
Share your research, ideas, and innovations with the global technology community at Grace Hopper Celebration 2026.
Our GHC 26 Academic Poster Sessions sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS)provide undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and academic innovators with an opportunity to showcase their work, connect with industry leaders and fellow researchers, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of technology.
Poster Session Tracks
We welcome submissions that align with one or more of the AnitaB.org pillars.
Hire
Expand career opportunities through skills-based hiring, career readiness, workforce development, and credentialing.
Train
Develop technical skills through AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, technical education, and workforce upskilling.
Advance
Accelerate leadership through digital transformation, AI governance, mentorship, and organizational innovation.
Fund
Advance innovation through entrepreneurship, commercialization, funding, and collaborative research.
Mark Your Calendar
July 30-August 18
CFP Open
August 19–26
Executive Review
August 28
Presenters Notified
Submission Details & Review
We welcome submissions including:
- Research studies
- Industry case studies
- Program evaluations
- Emerging technology demonstrations
- Open-source projects
- Educational innovations
- Community and workforce development initiatives
Submissions will be evaluated on:
- Relevance to the AnitaB.org mission
- Innovation and originality
- Technical or scholarly rigor
- Evidence of impact
- Practical applicability
- Clarity of communication
- Potential benefit to the technology community
Important: Poster Session submissions may include multiple authors; however, only one author may be designated as the presenter. Acceptance into the GHC 26 Poster Sessions does not include registration for Grace Hopper Celebration 2026. Presenters are responsible for securing their own GHC registration.
Cross-Cutting Theme: Open Resources & Open Knowledge
We especially encourage submissions demonstrating how open resources—including open educational materials, open-source software, open datasets, community-driven knowledge sharing, and accessible technical tools—help individuals and organizations train, fund, hire, and advance talent across the technology ecosystem.