Grace Hopper Celebration Cancelled
The Grace Hopper Celebration, a major event for women in technology, has been cancelled for the current year. Organizers cited insufficient funds and lower-than-expected sponsorship and registration as the primary reasons.
Why it matters
The cancellation represents a significant loss of a key networking and advocacy platform for women in the tech industry.
It is with deep regret that we are announcing the cancellation of this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration in Anaheim, CA.
This is not a decision we made lightly; we understand it leaves many of our community disappointed. It is a function of not having the funds required to move forward with the Celebration, unlike in years past. Unlike past events, this year, both individual registrations and sponsorship commitments came in significantly below our expectations and, ultimately, below the level needed to cover critical operating expenses.
We know this decision affects far more than an event. Many of you have made travel arrangements, booked hotels, received visas, secured time away from work, organized teams, and planned important moments around being together. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this creates.
If you have plans to attend GHC, please take the following steps now:
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