News from ACM-W India

ACM-W India aims to provide comprehensive support for the growth and empowerment of women in computing in India. ACM-W India organizes a range of programs to provide a platform for sharing of information, resources, ideas and experiences. Members from industrial, academic and government communities are invited to participate and contribute to the growth of women in technology. We look forward to seeing you at the following events.

Grace Hopper Conference India 2013 (http://gracehopper.org.in/2013)

The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, presented by the Anita Borg Institute and ACM India, was held at The Lalit Ashok Hotel, Bangalore, India during November 13-15, 2013. Leading women researchers presented their work, and special sessions focused on the role of women in computer science, information technology, research and engineering. Registration included a FREE one-year membership to ACM, and we hoped everyone checked the box for ACM-W when they joined!

ACM India Annual Event (http://india.acm.org)

The 2014 annual flagship event is being held in February to discuss trends in science and technology, and to celebrate ACM’s spirit and India’s accomplishments in computing. This event is regularly attended by ACM Turing Award winners, ACM Office Bearers, ACM India members, leading researchers and IT professionals. The speakers this year include Radia Perlman, Dave Patterson, Shafi Goldwasser and other eminent speakers. Vint Cerf, ACM President, will be delivering the welcome address. More details are available at the ACM India website

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