EVENTS

🟣 ACM Celebration of Women in Computing: WiCoDE26

Dubai buddies Edition 2026

Dates: February 16–17, 2026
Venue: BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
Organized by: Dubai ACM-W Professional Chapter

About the Celebration

ACM WiCoDE26 (Women in Computing, Dubai buddies Edition 2026) is the official ACM Celebration of Women in Computing organized by the Dubai ACM-W Professional Chapter. The celebration aims to bring together students, researchers, educators, and industry professionals to highlight the contributions of women in computing and to foster an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative computing community across the UAE.

The two-day event will feature keynote talks, technical panels, workshops, student showcases, and networking sessions, encouraging knowledge exchange, mentorship, and professional growth among participants from multiple institutions.

Objectives

• Promote participation and leadership of women in computing and technology
• Provide a platform for knowledge sharing across academia and industry
• Encourage networking and mentorship among students and professionals
• Showcase emerging research, innovations, and career pathways in computing

Who Should Attend

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students in computing disciplines
• Researchers and faculty members
• Industry professionals and practitioners
• ACM and ACM-W members
• Early-career technologists and aspiring leaders

Program Highlights

Our Speakers

Dr. Bimlesh Wadhwa National University of Singapore Chair of ACM-w Asia Pacific

Dr. Rukiye Altin Kiel University ACM-W Global Chair

Dr. Arati Dixit ARA Inc. & North Carolina State University ACM-W Chair, Regional Activities Commitee

Organizers

Program Hosts