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Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology<br />
Who We Are<br />
Founded in 1997 by renowned computer scientist Anita Borg, the Anita Borg Institute (<strong>ABI</strong>) champions women technologists and the<br />
key roles they play in technical innovation. We are committed to developing the next generation <strong>of</strong> technical leaders, showcasing the<br />
success <strong>of</strong> technical women, changing the culture <strong>of</strong> technology, and transforming the field into one that welcomes and benefits from<br />
diversity.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer industry, academia, government and non-government organizations <strong>program</strong>s and resources geared to recruit, retain and<br />
advance women in the field <strong>of</strong> technology. A not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it 501(c)(3) charitable organization, <strong>ABI</strong> counts among its partners a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> technology industry and academic leaders. At <strong>ABI</strong>, we believe in technology; we believe in change; and we believe in<br />
women. Most importantly, we believe in changing the culture <strong>of</strong> technology.<br />
<strong>ABI</strong> Programs<br />
<strong>Grace</strong> <strong>Hopper</strong> <strong>Celebration</strong> <strong>of</strong> Women in Computing<br />
The <strong>Grace</strong> <strong>Hopper</strong> <strong>Celebration</strong> <strong>of</strong> Women in Computing (GHC) has become the largest conference for technical women in the world.<br />
The five-day conference brings together graduate and undergraduate students, academics, government and industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to<br />
vet new research, re-engage with colleagues, meet inspirational women and future mentors, learn about job opportunities and recruit<br />
top-tier talent.<br />
During GHC outstanding women leaders are recognized with the Anita Borg Awards for Social Impact and Technical Leadership,<br />
Denice Denton Emerging Leader Award and Anita Borg Change Agent Awards.<br />
The Technical Executive Forum convenes C-level technology executives in a discussion <strong>of</strong> the challenges and solutions to the recruitment,<br />
retention and advancement <strong>of</strong> technical women.<br />
At GHC conferences, both attendees and sponsors significantly broaden their pr<strong>of</strong>essional networks and forge valuable alliances<br />
within the technology community.<br />
<strong>Grace</strong> <strong>Hopper</strong> <strong>Celebration</strong> <strong>of</strong> Women in Computing India<br />
Coming in December 2010, the <strong>Grace</strong> <strong>Hopper</strong> <strong>Celebration</strong> <strong>of</strong> Women in Computing India will bring the research and career interests<br />
<strong>of</strong> women in computing in India to the forefront. Presenters are leaders in their respective fields, representing industrial, academic<br />
and government communities. Leading researchers will present their current work, while special sessions will focus on the role <strong>of</strong><br />
women in today’s technology fields, including computer science, information technology, research and engineering.<br />
The Anita Borg Institute Women <strong>of</strong> Vision Awards<br />
<strong>ABI</strong>’s Women <strong>of</strong> Vision awards celebrate the lifetime achievements <strong>of</strong> three exceptional women whose pr<strong>of</strong>essional excellence<br />
has significantly advanced the field <strong>of</strong> technology. Three awards—in the categories <strong>of</strong> innovation, leadership and social impact—are<br />
presented to the recipients at an awards banquet held each spring in Silicon Valley.<br />
Nominees for WOV awards are submitted by hi-tech companies, universities, private industry and the public. <strong>ABI</strong> is proud to recognize<br />
and publicly celebrate these women <strong>of</strong> vision and distinction. The next Anita Borg Institute Women <strong>of</strong> Vision Awards will be held on<br />
May 19, 2011.<br />
<strong>ABI</strong> Communities — Connect, Learn, Share, Support<br />
From the long-running Systers <strong>program</strong> to Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, <strong>ABI</strong> helps technical women connect with resources, opportunities,<br />
allies, and each other. The <strong>ABI</strong> Ambassadors link a network <strong>of</strong> technical women’s groups working to improve opportunities<br />
and impact in their own organizations. On LinkedIn, <strong>ABI</strong> helps to build pr<strong>of</strong>essional networks and fill technical positions with qualified<br />
women. Email communities like Systers and Latinas in Computing, LGBT, and ResearcHers provide private space for women technologists<br />
to seek advice from their peers and discuss shared challenges. GHC online communities help participants network before<br />
the conference and sustain connections afterwards. From anitaborg_org on Twitter to Women <strong>of</strong> Color in Computing on Facebook,<br />
<strong>ABI</strong> empowers thousands <strong>of</strong> technical women across the globe to learn, share and support each other.<br />
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