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The Grace Hopper Celebration, the world's largest gathering of women in computing run by AnitaB.org, has been cancelled. The announcement has drawn attention on tech forums, where commenters are discussing the decision and its implications for attendees, sponsors and the wider tech community. Details on the exact reasons and refund arrangements for registered participants were not immediately clear.
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The Grace Hopper Celebration, the world's largest gathering of women in computing, has been cancelled for 2026, according to a press release from AnitaB.org, the organization that runs the conference. The announcement is drawing significant attention in the tech community, where the event has long been a major venue for networking, recruiting and professional development for women technologists.
- 3Grace Hopper Celebration canceled weeks before event●Grace Hopper Celebration canceled two weeks out as AnitaB.org runs short of funds AnitaB.org canceled this month’s Grace
AnitaB.org has canceled this month's Grace Hopper Celebration in Anaheim just two weeks before it was due to begin, saying registration fees and sponsorships were not enough to cover costs. The conference is one of the largest gatherings for women in computing, and the abrupt shutdown of a long-running industry fixture has prompted discussion about the funding pressures facing diversity-focused tech events.
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The Grace Hopper Celebration, the world's largest gathering of women in computing, has been cancelled, drawing immediate attention across tech communities. Commentators are debating what the move means for women in technology and AI, whose career development, networking and visibility have long depended on the annual conference run by AnitaB.org.