Meet the GHC 26 Speakers
Meet the GHC 26 Speakers
Inspiring voices. Powerful perspectives.
Grace Hopper Celebration brings together visionary leaders, technologists, and changemakers from across industries and around the world. Each year, GHC speakers take the stage to share bold ideas, real-world insights, and stories that challenge, inspire, and move our community forward
Explore Our Speakers
Each year, GHC features voices at the forefront of innovation, leaders who challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and reimagine the future of technology.
Sinead Bovell
Futurist • Founder of WAYE • Tech Host
Opening Keynote Speaker
Kara Swisher
New York Times–Bestselling Author • Host of On & Pivot • NY Magazine
Closing Keynote Speaker
Baratunde Thurston
EMMY-NOMINATED HOST • COMEDIAN • CO-CREATOR - LIFE WITH MACHINES
Closing Keynote Speaker
Michelle Zatlyn
Co-Founder, President & Co-Chair • Cloudflare
Fireside Chat
Michelle Curran
Former USAF Thunderbird Pilot • Author • Motivational Speaker
Featured talk
Cathy Hackl
CEO of Future Dynamics & Co-Founder of Journey • Author • Speaker • Podcast Host
GHC 26 Host
Brad Henderson
Founding CEO, P33 • Former BCG Senior Partner
Featured Talk
Telle Whitney
Tech Visionary • Women-in-Tech Pioneer • Co-Founder, Grace Hopper Celebration
Featured talk
Dr. Harley T. Johnson
Founder Professor in Mechanical Science and Engineering at UIUC • CEO, Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park
Featured talk
The Leaders Defining What’s Next in Tech
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Speakers are organized by career journey, with founders and entrepreneurs leading the way. Use the filters on the left to zero in on the voices shaping the future of tech.