ACM-W Global Chapters’ Summit
On the 22nd of May 2024, the ACM-W Global Chapters’ Summit brought together over 150 members of the ACM Women’s community from all regions. The virtual event highlighted the successes and challenges of ACM-W chapters around the world. It commenced with a welcome and introduction by Arati Dixit, followed by an address from the ACM-W Global Chair, Ruth Lennon, who shared insights into the organisation’s vision and goals.
The event highlighted the activities and achievements of ACM-W chapters across Europe, India, and North America. First, ACM-W Europe Vice Chair, Dorota Filipczuk, discussed the initiatives of ACM-W Europe. The talk was followed by presentations by representatives from the Kiel ACM-W Chapter (Annika Huch) and the UPV ACM-W Student Chapter (Laura Jiménez Navarro), each sharing their chapter’s unique contributions and experiences.
Then, the focus shifted to ACM-W India, with Rutvi Shah providing an overview of ongoing activities. The talk was complemented by presentations from the UPES ACM-W Student Chapter (Sachi Choudhary), the Vellore Institute of Technology ACM-W Student Chapter (Suganya Ramamoorthy), and the PICT ACM-W Student Chapter (Geetanjali Kale).
After that, ACM-W North America was represented by Lindsay Jamieson, who spoke about the region’s efforts. The Universidad Panamericana ACM-W Student Chapter was showcased by María de Lourdes Martínez Villaseñor, highlighting their impactful projects and community engagement.
The summit concluded with a vote of thanks by Nutan Limaye, expressing gratitude to all participants and speakers for their valuable contributions and for fostering a collaborative environment within the ACM-W community.
This event highlighted the importance of global collaboration and the exchange of knowledge among chapters, reinforcing ACM-W’s commitment to supporting and celebrating the achievements of women in computing worldwide. It also provided an opportunity for new and upcoming chapters to meet with other ACM-W chapters, exchange knowledge and get inspired from each other.