Welcome to the 8th ACM Celebration of Women in Computing: womENcourage™ 2021 that is going to be virtual (coordinated from Prague, Czech Republic), 22-24 September, 2021.

Open to all genders, womENcourage was initiated by ACM-W Europe and aimed at connecting women from diverse technical disciplines and encouraging them to pursue their education and profession in computing. Read more…

2021 Conference Theme: Bridging Communities to Foster Innovation

This year’s ACM womENcourage 2021 is celebrating all attempts to bridge communities to foster innovation. We are celebrating bridges built across boundaries of disciplines, boundaries between industry and academia, as well as boundaries among homogeneous communities, inviting individuals of all genders, nationalities and ages to co-create together. Learn more about the ways to take part …

Why to join the conference

Although virtual, the conference will preserve the touch of Prague, which is a testament for perservering history while inspiring creations and innovation for the ages to come. Prague is a city of engineering, design and creativity. A city with a history of inclusion and diversity, embodied in the womENcourage 2021 conference, designed to create a platform for the conference attendees to find (1) inspiration and connection, (2) challenge and validation, (3) encouragement and support, (4) purpose, and (5) opportunity. Read our five reasons to join the conference…