GUWIC 2026

About the Event

ACM India Celebration of
Women in Computing

The ACM-W flagship ACM India Celebration of Women in Computing – Gujarat Celebration (GUWIC) 2026 is proudly hosted by Marwadi University. This prestigious event brings together women technologists, researchers, and students to celebrate innovation, leadership, and inclusion in computing.

Recognizing the impactful contributions of the Rajkot Professional Chapter, ACM-W has selected it as an active partner for this celebration, highlighting its commitment to empowering women in technology and fostering a strong computing community.

GUWIC MU Rajkot 2026 will bring together educators, researchers, industry professionals, and students to explore innovative approaches in computing education, including AI-driven learning, cybersecurity education, curriculum innovation, and inclusive pedagogy.

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AI-Driven Learning

Exploring artificial intelligence in modern computing education

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Cybersecurity Education

Building awareness and skills in digital security

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Curriculum Innovation

Reimagining computing curricula for the future

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Inclusive Pedagogy

Fostering diversity and equity in tech education

Our Focus

Objectives & Target Audience

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Key Highlights

Flagship event of ACM-W India, offering a platform for women in computing to showcase their technical and problem-solving skills.
Participation from Across India – Brings together students, researchers, and young professionals from universities and institutions nationwide.
Innovative Problem Statements – Real-world and industry-relevant challenges designed to encourage creativity, logic, and technical expertise.
Mentoring Sessions – Dedicated learning sessions for all participants to strengthen coding and problem-solving skills.
Certificate for All Participants – Every participant receives a certificate recognizing their efforts and contribution.

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Target Audience

Women students (UG / PG / PhD) in computing disciplines
Faculty members and educators in computer science
Researchers in AI, cybersecurity, and data science
Industry professionals and mentors
Participants from multiple institutions and regions

Keynote & Invited

Featured Speakers

Distinguished voices from academia, research, and industry

* Speaker list is indicative. Final confirmations will be announced soon.

At a Glance

Event Details

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Event Name

ACM India Celebration of Women in Computing – Rajkot

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Short Name

GUWIC 2026

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Date / Duration

09 May 2026 (1 Day)

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Mode

Offline

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Proposed Location

Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat

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Organized By

Rajkot ACM Professional Chapter & ACM-W India

Day Schedule

Tentative Program Structure

A full day of learning, networking, and inspiration — 06 June 2026

Time

Session

Details

09:00 – 09:30 AM

📝 Registration & Networking

Participant registration, welcome kit distribution, informal networking

09:30 – 10:00 AM

🪔 Inauguration Ceremony

Lighting of the lamp, welcome address, introduction to GUWIC MU Rajkot 2026, dignitary remarks

10:00 – 10:45 AM

🎤 Keynote Session 1

Theme: Women Leadership in Computing Education

10:45 – 11:00 AM

☕ Tea Break

Refreshments & networking

11:00 – 11:45 AM

🎤 Keynote Session 2

Theme: AI & Future of Education

11:45 – 12:30 PM

💬 Panel Discussion

Topic: Bridging Academia & Industry for Women

12:30 – 01:15 PM

🍽️ Lunch Break

Networking lunch

01:15 – 02:30 PM

🛠️ Workshop / Hands-on Session

AI Tools for Teaching / Cybersecurity Education

02:30 – 03:30 PM

📊 Student Poster Presentations

Research posters, idea pitching, and evaluation by experts

03:30 – 03:45 PM

☕ Tea Break

Mentorship Café (Networking)

03:45 – 04:30 PM

🙋 Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) with Experts

Interaction with experts: PhD, research, industry pathways

04:30 – 05:15 PM

🏁 Closing Ceremony

Vote of thanks, feedback instructions, group photo

* Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Why It Matters

Expected Impact

Measurable outcomes across academia, community, and industry

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Academic Impact

Increased collaboration among educators
Mentorship for early-career researchers
Promotion of inclusive teaching practices

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Community Impact

Strong support network for women in computing
Increased awareness of diversity and inclusion
Inspiration for students to pursue computing careers

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Industry Impact

Access to diverse talent pool
Strengthened academia–industry collaboration
Encouragement of inclusive hiring practices

Ecosystem Partners

Potential Collaborators

Building a strong network of organizations committed to women in computing

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ACM Bodies & SIGs

ACM India, ACM-W India, ACM SIGCSE, ACM SIGCITE

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Professional Organizations

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, INFLIBNET Centre

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Academic Chapters

Manipal Professional ACM Chapter, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ACM Chapter

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Academic Institutions

Universities and research institutions

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Industry & Innovation

Industry partners (AI, Cybersecurity), Startups and innovation hubs

Patrons

Prof. (Dr.) R. B. Jadeja

Provost

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeet Singh

Pro Vice-Chancellor

Shri. Naresh Jadeja

Executive Registrar

People Behind GUWIC 2026

Steering Committee

The dedicated team making GUWIC 2026 a reality

Dr. Geetanjali Kale

Chair

ACM India Women Committee

Dr. Renuka Sindhghatta Rajan

Secretary / Treasurer

ACM-W India

Dr. Rutvi Shah

Past Chairperson