India's Largest Conference for Women in Technology, Now Accepting Submissions for Technical and Professional Sessions

The Anita Borg Institute (ABI), a non-profit organization focused on the advancement of women in computer science and engineering, today announced the Call for Submissions for its flagship conference in India, the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing India (GHCI) 2015. The conference will take place from 2- 4 December, 2015 at Bangalore, India. GHCI 2015 is produced by the Anita Borg Institute and presented in partnership with ACM India.

ABI India is looking for submissions for technical and professional sessions at the Grace Hopper Celebration India that reflect the conference theme for 2015 - 'Our Time to Lead', across the following Tracks:

* Technology - Sessions on the most current topics and trends in areas such as technology products Made in India, Emerging Technologies, Systems Engineering ( Software and Hardware), Data Science and Machine Learning.

* Professional - Career development sessions for women technologist across all levels in Management, Entrepreneurship, Soft Skills for Success, Posters, Back To Work and Early Career.

For more details on each Track and to submit proposals for GHCI 2015 please visit http://gracehopper.org.in/ghci-2015-call-for-submissions/. The deadline for submissions is 18 August, 2015.

ABI India invites all thought leaders among women professionals in technology across any level (entry to senior leaders) from industry, government and academia; students and entrepreneurs, to come forward and make a submission for GHCI 2015. Submissions from technical men, corporate recruiters, consultants and others who have the capability and experience to present at GHCI are also welcome.

"During 2014, we witnessed unprecedented growth in the number of conference speakers, attendees and sponsors, representing the growing awareness and importance of diversity in technology at an organizational and individual level. We expect to see this continue in 2015," said Geetha Kannan, Managing Director - Anita Borg Institute, India. "GHCI is the largest technical conference for women in India, bringing together women technologists and the organizations who employ them. It has become 'the must-attend' event for women technologists at various phases of their technology careers, to connect, inspire, and guide one another."

GHCI attracts high levels of participation from professionals, entrepreneurs, students, corporations, government and academia each year. To know more about GHCI please visit - www.gracehopper.org.in (#GHCI15).

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