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.
This is just the beginning. More visionary voices will be announced in the months ahead.

Cathy Hackl
CEO of Future Dynamics & Co-Founder of Journey • Author • Speaker • Podcast Host
GHC 26 Host

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

Telle Whitney
Tech Visionary • Women-in-Tech Pioneer • Co-Founder, Grace Hopper Celebration
Featured talk