Be a Voice at GHC 26
Be a Voice at GHC 26
Are you passionate about advancing the future of technology? Ready to share knowledge, spark dialogue, and uplift our global community of individuals in tech? Apply to speak at Grace Hopper Celebration 2026!
Mark Your Calendar
January 29, 2026
GHC 26 Call for Proposals opens.
February 27, 2026
GHC 26 Call for Participation closes.
March 5, 2026
Public voting opens.
March 19, 2026
Public voting closes.
April 1, 2026
Speaker notifications sent.
Your Voice Shapes the Future of Tech
Grace Hopper Celebration welcomes people in tech of all identities and lived experiences. Whether you’re driving innovation, elevating teams, shaping fair workplaces, or pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, your expertise can inspire thousands. Join us in building a program that reflects the depth and brilliance of our tech community.
6 Reasons You Should Speak
Advance Your Career & Professional Profile
Position yourself as a higher-trained, future-ready professional in tech by sharing your expertise with a global audience of peers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators.
Attend GHC With Complimentary Registration
Speakers and Abie Awardees selected through the Call for Participation receive free registration to Grace Hopper Celebration.
Make a Lasting Impact
Help shape the next generation of talent. Lead conversations that advance technical skill-building, leadership development, and innovation across the community.
Expand Your Network & Influence
Connect with global technologists, hiring managers, founders, researchers, venture partners, and industry decision-makers who attend GHC seeking emerging leaders and fresh perspectives.
Elevate Your Visibility
Showcase your thought leadership, cutting-edge work, and accomplishments on a world stage where ideas turn into opportunities.
Champion Belonging and Opportunity in Tech
Advance the field by contributing to conversations that expand access, strengthen representation, and support long-term career growth across the tech industry.
What Kind of Session Will You Lead?
Panel
A dynamic, multi-perspective dialogue where people in tech explore a topic through debate, counterpoints, and shared expertise.
Format: 45 minutes (1 moderator + 3–4 panelists)
Ideal For: Cross-discipline thought leadership, emerging research, workforce advancement, and future-of-tech conversations.
Presentation
A focused session exploring technology, research, innovation insights, or strategies that advance individuals in tech at every stage.
Format: 45 minutes total (30-minute talk + 15 minutes Q&A)
Ideal For: Deep dives, case studies, frameworks, technical demos, or leadership pathways.
Workshop
Hands-on, skill-building experiences designed to strengthen technical competencies, career readiness, personal development, or innovative problem-solving.
Format: 60 minutes (2–3 facilitators)
Ideal For: Practical learning, tool-based training, collaborative exercises, or advanced technical exploration.
Explore GHC 26 Pillars & Awards
Choose the pathway that best aligns with your expertise and the impact you want to make.
Skills, technical mastery, leadership capability.
Tracks:
- Technical Deep Dives
- Emerging Tech & Innovation
- Leadership & Management Skills
- Professional Skills & Communication
- Hands-On Learning / Workshops
Financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, and access to capital.
Tracks:
- Entrepreneurship & Startups
- Funding, Grants & Fellowships
- Investor Relations & Pitching
- Financial Empowerment in Tech
Career transitions, storytelling, interview readiness.
Tracks:
- Career Pathways & Transitions
- Job Search & Interview Skills
- Digital Branding & Storytelling
- Early Career / Emerging Talent
Executive development, influence, strategic thinking.
Tracks:
- Executive Leadership & Influence
- Board & Governance Readiness
- Strategic Transformation & Innovation
- Leading Teams & Culture
- C-Suite Perspectives