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Thank you to everyone who participated in public voting for Grace Hopper Celebration 2026; your input helps shape the GHC stage. Our team is now reviewing proposals as part of the final selection process.

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March 25-27, 2026

CFP Executive review.

April 1, 2026

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How Community Input Shapes the Agenda

Grace Hopper Celebration uses a multi-phase review process to ensure the final agenda reflects both community interest and program quality.

Phase 1: Public Voting

Public voting is a meaningful part of the CFP process. It helps highlight:

• Topics the community is most excited about.
• Emerging trends and areas of curiosity.
• Sessions gaining strong early momentum.

Voting is an important signal and one of several inputs considered as proposals move forward.

Phase 2: How to Vote

• Browse the full session catalog.
• Filter sessions by track, career level, experience level, and format.
• Search by speaker name, session title, or keywords.
• Click the ♥️ icon to vote.
• Select “Learn More” to review full session details.
• You may vote for multiple sessions.

Phase 3: Share and Tag Your Favorite Proposals!

• Click the social media icons in the top right corner of a session page.
• Share directly to your preferred platform.
• Tag colleagues, friends, or the speaker to spread the word.

The more visibility a session gets, the more momentum it can build within the community.

Your Voice Shapes the Future of Tech

Grace Hopper Celebration welcomes people in tech of all identities and lived experiences. Whether you’re driving innovation, elevating teams, shaping fair workplaces, or pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, your expertise can inspire thousands. Join us in building a program that reflects the depth and brilliance of our tech community.

Shape your Impact

Explore GHC 26 Pillars

Choose the pathway that best aligns with your expertise and the impact you want to make.

Career transitions, storytelling, interview readiness.

Tracks:

• Career Pathways & Transitions
• Job Search & Interview Skills
• Digital Branding & Storytelling
• Early Career / Emerging Talent

Skills, technical mastery, leadership capability.

Tracks:

• Technical Deep Dives
• Emerging Tech & Innovation
• Leadership & Management Skills
• Professional Skills & Communication
• Hands-On Learning / Workshops

Executive development, influence, strategic thinking.

Tracks:

• Executive Leadership & Influence
• Board & Governance Readiness
• Strategic Transformation & Innovation
• Leading Teams & Culture
• C-Suite Perspectives

Financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, and access to capital.

Tracks:

• Entrepreneurship & Startups
• Funding, Grants & Fellowships
• Investor Relations & Pitching
• Financial Empowerment in Tech

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