Join Exceptional Leaders in Technology at the World's Largest Conference for Women in Computing
PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 30, 2014) -
WHO:
The Anita Borg Institute, (ABI), a non-profit organization focused on advancing women in computing, will be hosting its annual Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) of Women in Computing Conference.
WHAT:
The 2014 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is the largest conference for women technologists to come together and provide inspiration, connections, and guidance toward building careers in technology. Sessions include presentations on current research in fields such as cyber security, cloud computing, and data science; career workshops for women technologists at pivotal stages in early and mid-career; and panels on organizational change and cultivating support for underrepresented groups in technology. Conference presenters are leaders in their respective fields, with the best in industry, academia, and government represented. The event offers networking and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their career, including a career fair exhibiting job opportunities from top companies around the world.
WHERE:
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 8 - Friday, October 10, 2014
WHY:
GHC is an exceptional opportunity for women in computing and companies to share ideas and innovations in technology, network with the best women in the field, and gain insights from remarkable leaders in technology. Past attendees overwhelmingly report feeling motivated and inspired by GHC to pursue or continue to thrive in their technology career.
About the Anita Borg Institute (ABI)
The Anita Borg Institute (ABI) connects, inspires, and guides women in computing and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative. Founded in 1997 by computer scientist Anita Borg, our reach extends to more than 54 countries. We believe technology innovation powers the global economy, and that women are crucial to building technology the world needs. As a social enterprise, we recognize women making positive contributions, and advise organizations on how to improve performance by building more inclusive teams. ABI partners include: Cisco, Google, HP, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, CA Technologies, Dell, Dropbox, eBay, Facebook, First Republic Bank, IBM, Intel, Intuit, Juniper Networks, National Science Foundation, NetApp, SAP, Symantec, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Amazon, Bank of America, EMC, GoDaddy, LinkedIn, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide, Neustar, Rackspace,, Salesforce.com, VentureLoop, Viacom, VMware, and Yahoo! The Anita Borg Institute is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 charitable organization. For more information, visit www.anitaborg.org.
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Contact Information:
For More Information, contact:
Kate Carey
New Venture Communications
650-814-3088