Call for Participation

Be a Voice at GHC 25

Are you looking to inspire women in tech? Want to grow your portfolio while making a difference? Apply to speak at Grace Hopper Celebration 2025!

Share your expertise on career growth, technical upskilling, leadership, 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 in tech.

Apply to Speak at GHC
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Why speak?

6 Reasons You Should Speak

Attend GHC

Receive complimentary registration as a speaker or Abie Awardee selected through our Call for Participation.

Make an Impact

Empower and inspire the next generation of women in tech through a workshop, panel, or presentation!

Network

Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.

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.

Important Dates

Mark Your Calendar

April 14

Call for Participation opens and/or submit an Abie Award Nomination or session proposal today!

May 28 (11:59 PM PT) 

Final date to submit an Abie Award Nomination and/or session proposal for GHC 25.

July 30

Decisions start rolling out for Call for Participation and Abie Awards.

Review the CFP Checklist

Choose Your Path

What Kind of Session Will You Lead? 

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 advance women in tech. This session is 45 minutes total; 30 minutes for presentation with 15 minutes for Q&A. (1-2 presenters)

Workshop

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)

Shape your Impact

Explore GHC 25 Tracks & Programs

Share your expertise on topics that matter most to you and meet the needs of GHC attendees. Find your fit within our range of topics:

  • AI/ML
  • Energy
  • Security
  • Software Engineering
  • Public Interest/Government
  • Media, Marketing, and Creativity
  • Product
  • Finance
  • DevOps
  • Web Development
  • Data
  • Open Source
  • Machines/Hardware

  • Self-Care in the Digital Age
  • Digital Social Movements
  • Pay Equity & Transparency
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Tech for Social Good
  • Mental Health in Tech

  • Resume Building
  • Hiring Insights & Trends
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Career Storytelling
  • Recruiter POV
  • Networking Strategies
  • Returnship
  • Long Term Career Strategy
  • From Non-Technical to Technical
  • Shifting Industries
  • Digital Branding
  • Individual Contributer to Manager

  • Spheres of Influence
  • Tech in Policy
  • 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