Be a Voice at GHC 24
Our GHC 24 Call for Participation is now closed. Submissions will be accepted for our non-GHC events only.
We are still calling for speakers who are ready to inspire and lead an inclusive future in tech at our AnitaB.org events hosted all year long. Share your expertise on career growth, technical upskilling, leadership, DEI, and more. Apply now to shape discussions in tech and be part of a distinguished speaking lineup at the world’s largest gathering of women and nonbinary technologists.
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6 Reasons to Speak at GHC 24
Attend GHC
Receive complimentary registration as a speaker or Abie Awardee selected through the Call for Participation.
Make an Impact
Empower and inspire the next generation of women and nonbinary technologists through a workshop, panel, presentation and more!
Network
Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders. With Braindates, curate conversations on a niche topic of your choice.
Celebrate
Highlight your accomplishments in the community by nominating yourself or someone else for an Abie Award.
Visibility
Showcase your thought leadership on a global stage.
Contribute to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Make an impact by fostering dialogue, sharing your knowledge, and championing change in the tech industry and beyond.
Diverse Session Formats at GHC 24
Featured
An elevated session that offers deep insights, out-of-the-box thinking, and innovative solutions on the selected topic.
Panel
An engaging exchange of opinions with counterpoints among peers on a specific topic. This session is 45 minutes total. ( 1 moderator + 3-4 panelists)
Presentation
A talk about technology, research, and/or career tips to boost women and nonbinary technologists’ growth and inclusion in STEM. This session is 45 minutes total; 30 minutes for presentation with 15 minutes for Q&A. (1-2 presenters)
Workshop
Immersive sessions offering hands-on activities for practical learning and tangible takeaways in skills development, personal growth, or technology demonstrations. This session is 60 minutes total. (2-3 facilitators)
Lightning Talks
Informal Ask-Me-Anything style discussions with experts in tech. This session is 30 minutes total; 15 minutes for presentation with 15 minutes for Q&A. (1 speaker)
Braindate
Casual, topical networking and knowledge sharing on demand. This session is 30 minutes total. (1 speaker)
GHC 24 Open Source Day
An all-day event dedicated to community-driven exploration and learning with open source technology. (1 to 3 Project maintainer(s))
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, January 22
Call for Participation opens and/or submit an Abie Award Nomination or session proposal today!
Monday, February 19
GHC 24 decisions on Abie Award Nominations and session proposal selection begins.
Wednesday, March 20 (11:59 PM PT)
Final date to submit an Abie Award Nomination and/or session proposal for GHC 24.
Thursday, May 30
GHC 24 decisions on Abie Award Nominations and session proposal selection ends.
Explore GHC 24 Tracks & Programs
Explore topics that matter most to you and meet the needs of GHC attendees, such as Technology, Culture, Career Transitions, Work Reimagined, the Job Seeker’s Toolkit, Senior to C-Suite, Open Source Day, and the Abie Awards.
Designed to help attendees meaningfully upskill, uncover new opportunities, and connect with experts and specialists, this track is all about the latest tech and lifestyle trends, innovations, and challenges in tech.
Topics Include:
- AI / ML
- Beauty
- Energy
- Security
- Machines
- Public Interest/Gov’t
- Health & Wellness
- Media, Marketing & Creativity
- Product
- Startups
- Finance
- DevOps
- Web Development
- Data
In this track, speakers will delve into the intersection of culture and technology, examining pivotal issues in the digital age to encourage dialogues on social justice, well-being, and the positive contributions technology can make to human-centered progress.
Topics Include:
- Self-Care in Digital Age
- Digital Social Movements
- Pay Equity & Transparency
- Menstrual Justice
- Digital Citizenship
- Inclusive Language
- Tech for Social Good
- Mental Health in the Tech
In this track, speakers will explore shifts in identity, career, and personal growth.
Topic Include:
- Returnship
- Long Term Career Strategy
- From non-Technical to Technical
- Shifting Industries
- Digital Branding – how to communicate your shift
- Individual Contributor to Manager
Speakers will share how women and nonbinary technologists can reimagine the path to money, power, and positions in the tech industry.
Topics Include:
- DEI
- Tech & Social Impact
- Entrepreneurship
- Creating Inclusive Work Environments
- Addressing Bias
- Inclusive Tech Organizations
This practical track is designed to support women and nonbinary job seekers in search of essential skills, job-hunting strategies, and networking opportunities in tech.
Topics Include:
- Resume
- Hiring Insights & Trends
- Salary Negotiation
- Career Storytelling
- Recruiter POV
- Networking Strategies
Designed exclusively for tech professionals advancing from senior leadership to C-Suites, this track features speakers who will impart the essentials of contemporary leadership. Guide those who are navigating the digital landscape and help them position themselves as a trailblazer in tech.
Topics Include:
- Spheres of Influence
- Tech Policy Advocacy
- C-Level Playbook for Gen AI
- Talent, skills and literacy
- New C-role’s First 90 Days
- Strategies for Board Leadership
- Strategic Digital Transformation
- Hybrid Work Leadership
- Storytelling for Leaders
ailored for innovators and leaders in open source, this all-day virtual codeathon marks the kickoff for GHC. This unique platform brings together diverse minds to lead to a range of projects – from humanitarian initiatives to women-led technological endeavors – intended to position themselves as pioneers in the evolving open source landscape.
This award honors and celebrates leaders who have significantly improved our world through transformative technology. Notable tech and civic innovators should apply, and selected awardees will be recognized for their impactful contributions at Grace Hopper Celebration 2024.
- Technical Leadership Abie Award: The Technical Leadership Abie Award is our most prestigious award and celebrates a woman or nonbinary technologist who led or developed a product, process, or innovation that made a notable impact on business or society. Nominees must work on projects that require deep technical knowledge and must demonstrate a commitment to increasing the representation of women and nonbinary people in tech.
- Tech in Government Abie Award: The Tech in Government Abie Award highlights the work of a woman or nonbinary technologist within the U.S. federal government who has worked behind the scenes in improving governmental services through technical innovation and modernizing the functionality of government. The technologist is a public servant who serves everyday Americans and has been working within the U.S. federal government for 5+ years.
Watch the CFP Form Walkthrough
GHC 24 CFP Form Walkthrough 2024
Your one stop shop for information on how to apply to speak at any AnitaB.org event.