27 October 2026 · In person
Progression and sponsorship day
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA — alongside Grace Hopper Celebration 2026
Mentoring circles, promotion evidence and national retention research.
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Women in Computing Specialist Group
Participation, progression and retention across the profession, with a mentoring programme running nationwide.
Cadence
Monthly
Meeting pattern
Second Wednesday of each month, 18:00–19:30 CT
Home venue
Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX
Format
Hybrid — in person with regional online circles
Members
2,870
Founded
2018
Chair
Nadia Brennan FACS
Role
Chair, Women in Computing Specialist Group
What the group covers
- Mentoring and sponsorship
- Progression to technical leadership
- Retention and returner pathways
- Research on workforce participation
Upcoming meetings and satellite days
Past meetings
- 4 November 2025Technical leadership day — McCormick Place, Chicago, IL (alongside Grace Hopper Celebration 2025)
- 8 October 2024Progression and sponsorship day — Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (alongside Grace Hopper Celebration 2024)