Become a Volunteer at ACM womENcourage™ 2026

Are you a student looking to experience the conference from the inside? Join the volunteer team for the 13th ACM Celebration of Women in Computing, on the French Riviera, Nice – Sophia Antipolis, from September 30 to October 2, 2026.

This year’s edition takes place in one of Europe’s most vibrant tech hubs. Sophia Antipolis is France’s leading science and technology park, home to hundreds of international companies and research institutes, just a few kilometres from the beaches and culture of the French Riviera. Volunteering at womENcourage™ 2026 means living a unique conference experience in an exceptional setting, at the crossroads of innovation and the Mediterranean.

Why volunteer?

Being a volunteer at womENcourage™ is so much more than lending a hand. It is a unique experience that allows you to:

  • Expand your network: Meet researchers, professionals, and academics from around the world.
  • Experience the conference from the inside: Welcome, logistics, support… you will be at the heart of the action.
  • Enrich your CV: A valuable international experience in a high-level academic and professional setting.
  • Receive an official certificate of participation.

And on top of that, you benefit from:

  • Free conference registration
  • Full access to all events
  • Meals covered

Eligibility

The applicant must currently be enrolled in a European university or equivalent educational institute, or in one of the countries that are part of the ACM-W Europe region (which includes Africa, Middle East, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan).

How to apply

Send an email to womencourage2026@acm.org with the following information:

  • Your full name
  • Your university or educational institute
  • Whether you submitted a poster this year that was accepted
  • Whether you have previously attended womENcourage, and if so, in which year(s) — and if you attended last year, whether you were a scholarship recipient
  • A short cover letter ( few lines) explaining why you want to volunteer and what you hope to bring to the team
  • Your CV (as an attachment)

Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you!