Call for Participation

 

Be a Voice at GHCI 24

We are calling for speakers who are ready to inspire and lead an inclusive future in tech at our AnitaB.org India events hosted all year long. Share your expertise on career growth, technical upskilling, leadership, DEIB, and more. Apply now to shape discussions in tech and be part of a distinguished speaking lineup at the India’s largest gathering of women and nonbinary technologists.

6 Top Reasons to Speak at GHCI 24

Attend GHCI: Receive complimentary registration as a speaker selected through the Call for Participation.

Make an Impact: Empower and inspire the next generation of women and nonbinary technologists through a workshop, panel, presentation and more!

Network: Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.

Celebrate: Highlight your accomplishments in the community.

Visibility: Showcase your thought leadership on a global stage.

Contribute to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Make an impact by fostering dialogue, sharing your knowledge, and championing change in the tech industry and beyond.

Choose Your Path: Diverse Session Formats at GHCI 24

Featured – An elevated session that offers deep insights, out-of-the-box thinking, and innovative solutions on the selected topic.

Panel – An engaging exchange of opinions with counterpoints among peers on a specific topic. This session is 45 minutes total. ( 1 moderator​ + 3-4 panelists)

Presentation – A talk about technology, research, and/or career tips to boost women and nonbinary technologists’ growth and inclusion in STEM. This session is 45 minutes total; 30 minutes for presentation with 15 minutes for Q&A. (1-2 presenters)

Workshop – Immersive sessions offering hands-on activities for practical learning and tangible takeaways in skills development, personal growth, or technology demonstrations. This session is 60 minutes total. (2-3 facilitators)

Lightning Talks – Informal Ask-Me-Anything style discussions with experts in tech. This session is 30 minutes total; 15 minutes for presentation with 15 minutes for Q&A. (1 speaker)

Poster Session – Create visually engaging posters that summarize your topic during the session. It is an interactive and informal way to share knowledge, network, and showcase innovations in technology.

Check the CFP Checklist

Shape your Impact: Explore GHCI 24 Tracks & Programs

Share your expertise on topics that matter most to you and meet the needs of GHCI attendees. Find your fit within our range of topics: 

   > Technology
   > Culture
   > Career Transitions
   > Work Reimagined
   > Job Seeker’s Toolkit
   > Senior to C-Suite

Technology: Designed to help attendees meaningfully upskill, uncover new opportunities, and connect with experts and specialists, this track is all about the latest tech and lifestyle trends, innovations, and challenges in tech.

   > AI / ML  
   > Beauty  
   > Energy  
   > Security  
   > Machines  
   > Public Interest/Gov’t    
   > Health & Wellness   
   > Media, Marketing & Creativity   
   > Product 
   > Startups   
   > Finance   
   > DevOps 
   > Web Development 
   > Data

Culture: In this track, speakers will delve into the intersection of culture and technology, examining pivotal issues in the digital age to encourage dialogues on social justice, well-being, and the positive contributions technology can make to human-centered progress.

   > Self-Care in Digital Age 
   > Digital Social Movements 
   > Pay Equity & Transparency 
   > Menstrual Justice  
   > Digital Citizenship 
   > Inclusive Language 
   > Tech for Social Good 
   > Mental Health in the Tech

Career Transitions: In this track, speakers will explore shifts in identity, career, and personal growth.

   > Returnship  
   > Long Term Career Strategy   
   > From non-Technical to Technical  
   > Shifting Industries  
   > Digital Branding – how to communicate your shift  
   > Individual Contributor to Manager

Work Reimagined: Speakers will share how women and nonbinary technologists can reimagine the path to money, power, and positions in the tech industry.

   > DEIB 
   > Tech & Social Impact 
   > Entrepreneurship 
   > Creating Inclusive Work Environments 
   > Addressing Bias  
   > Inclusive Tech Organizations

Job Seeker’s Toolkit: This practical track is designed to support women and nonbinary job seekers in search of essential skills, job-hunting strategies, and networking opportunities in tech.  

   > Resume
   > Hiring Insights & Trends
   > Salary Negotiation
   > Career Storytelling
   > Recruiter POV  
   > Networking Strategies

Senior to C-Suite: Designed exclusively for tech professionals advancing from senior leadership to C-Suites, this track features speakers who will impart the essentials of contemporary leadership. Guide those who are navigating the digital landscape and help them position themselves as a trailblazer in tech.

   > Spheres of Influence
   > Tech Policy Advocacy
   > C-Level Playbook for Gen AI
   > Talent, skills and literacy
   > New C-role’s First 90 Days  
   > Strategies for Board Leadership
   > Strategic Digital Transformation
   > Hybrid Work Leadership
   > Storytelling for Leaders