About ACM-W India

ACM-W India drives the advancement of women across all aspects of computing. From research and academia to industry and innovation. As a standing committee of ACM India, we create tangible opportunities through mentorship programmes, skill-building events, professional chapters, and national recognition platforms that celebrate the work of technical women.

ACM Women India (ACM-W India) is a standing committee of ACM India and works to fulfill the ACM-W mission in India.

Latest Updates

7th ACM-W India Grad Cohort 2026

20th & 21st July, 2026 | IIT Madras

The ACM-W India Grad Cohort for Indian women in research is a flagship mentoring initiative designed to support, inspire, and empower women graduate students in computing and related disciplines across India.

7th Grad Cohort

ACM-W India Student Chapters Expansion

Growing Grassroots Communities

The ACM-W India chapters network continues to expand across the country in 2026. We are proud to welcome several new active student chapters, fostering a culture of mentorship and peer learning for women in computing at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Empowering the Future

Become Part of ACM-W

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OUR FOUNDATION

Mission, Vision & Values

MISSION

Empowering Women in Computing

To take forward the ACM community goals with a particular focus on the empowerment of women in computing in India — facilitating technical growth, providing networking platforms, and supporting women in their professional career journey.

VISION

A Future of Full Engagement

A future where women in computing across India are fully engaged, recognised, and empowered — from rural communities gaining computer literacy to researchers and industry leaders shaping the future of technology.

VALUES

Inclusion, Excellence & Mentorship

Inclusion, technical excellence, mentorship, and community. We encourage women to participate in computing studies and research, face workplace challenges with confidence, and grow into leaders who inspire the next generation.

Milestones & History

2008
ACM-W India Founded

Established as India's regional chapter of ACM-W, with founding members from premier institutes across the country committed to advancing women in computing.

2011
First Annual Symposium

Launched the flagship annual symposium attracting 400+ attendees, setting the template for the country's premier women-in-computing conference.

2014
Lady Ada Contest Launched

Introduced the Lady Ada Programming Contest, named in honour of Ada Lovelace, giving women a dedicated national platform to showcase coding excellence.

2017
50+ Student Chapters

Surpassed 50 active student chapters, marking a major expansion in grassroots community building and mentorship across India's engineering colleges.

2020
100+ Chapters & Digital Pivot

Surpassed 100 chapters and rapidly scaled online programming during the pandemic, reaching 3x more participants through virtual events and workshops.

2023
NariYukti Hackathon Launched

Launched NariYukti, a flagship national-level all-women hackathon, empowering women to innovate and solve real-world problems through technology.