Bengaluru ,11th November, 2024 – AnitaB.org India presents the Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI) 2024, the nation’s premier event dedicated to empowering women and non-binary technologists. It is scheduled for November 20-22 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). This year’s theme, “me+we, Collective Power,” will bring together a vibrant community of tech professionals to inspire, network, and advance the future of inclusive innovation.
With a legacy of impact, the previous GHCI edition saw 6,529 attendees from 205 cities across India, reaching as far as Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, and participants from 9 countries, including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Singapore, UK, and USA. The event’s diverse audience included early-career professionals, mid-career professionals, students, executives, and senior technologists, reflecting a broad spectrum of career stages and experiences.
GHCI’s global reach has garnered over 1.48 billion engagements worldwide, impacting more than 106,000 people across 144 countries through its transformative programming. This year, GHCI 24 will continue this momentum, creating a hybrid experience to engage both in-person and virtual attendees, offering an exceptional lineup of learning, networking, and growth opportunities designed to champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in tech.
GHCI 24 will offer six unique learning tracks tailored to current industry trends, providing attendees with actionable skills. These include the AI and ML Track, Cloud, IoT & Cyber Security Track, Executive Track, Media Track, Tech For Social Good Track, and Scholarship & Poster Track. Technologists worldwide can collaborate in the GHCI Hackathon, focusing on Sustainable AI as a tool for positive change. Additionally, the Innovation Showcase will highlight new solutions from women and non-binary voices in tech, amplifying creativity and impact.
With wellness zones promoting mental and physical well-being, GHCI 24 emphasized inclusivity alongside professional growth. The event’s multi-city Hopper Roadshows across India extended GHCI’s impact beyond Bangalore, fostering local engagement.
Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO, AnitaB.org says, “GHCI is more than a celebration; it’s a powerful movement of collective growth and resilience. We believe in the potential of every woman and non-binary individual in tech to shape the future of inclusive innovation, and GHCI 24 offers a platform to unleash that potential.”
Shreya Krishnan, Managing Director, AnitaB.org India Operations says, “GHCI 24 embodies the spirit of ‘me+we, Collective Power,’ bringing together voices from all across the nation to drive meaningful change. This celebration represents our commitment to diversity, belonging, and equity in technology.”
GHCI 24, with Google (Platinum Partner), Wells Fargo (Diamond Partner), and Uber and American Express (Gold Partners), represents a unique convergence for individuals, organizations, and academic institutions. It offers networking, learning, and mentorship opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, investors, and potential employers. For organizations, GHCI provides resources on recruitment, upskilling, and retention strategies to support diverse talent in tech. Academic institutions will benefit from programs designed to bridge skills gaps and prepare students for industry standards.
