International Tech Conference for Womxn

GirlCon

Empowering the next generation of leaders through technology, mentorship, and community — in its ninth year.

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2026 Conference

Stay tuned for information on GirlCon 2026!

Our team is busy organizing an incredible conference packed with inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and unforgettable networking opportunities. More info to come!

About Us

Empowering the next generation of womxn leaders

For our ninth year

GirlCon is an international tech conference (for students, by students), aiming to empower the next generation of leaders. The annual event features breakout, professional development, and keynote sessions from numerous companies and backgrounds.

We focus on how technology is a huge factor in every career field, whether it be science, fashion, or anything that students are passionate about. The lack of diversity in STEM is an issue that everyone on the GirlCon team strives to fix.

Our attendees personally connect with companies from countless career paths and gain mentorship from women in both college and the workforce.

GirlCon Chicago → GirlCon Virtual →

Total Attendees

Across 8 years of conferences

Industry Professionals

Incredible women invited over the years

Countries Represented

Future leaders from around the world

Watch

GirlCon 2025 Sessions

Catch up on our live-streamed sessions from GirlCon 2025.

GirlCon 2025 Virtual Opening Session + Keynote

GirlCon invites you to watch our opening ceremony from our 2025 virtual event.

GirlCon 2025 — Closing Ceremony + Keynote

Join us for the closing ceremony and keynote from GirlCon 2025.

Our Partners

GirlCon Sponsors

GirlCon would not be possible without all of our generous sponsors.

Interested in supporting GirlCon as a corporate sponsor?

Get in touch

The People Behind GirlCon

Leadership

Co-Founders

Molly Graton

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Kyla Guru

Stanford University

GirlCon Executive Committee

GirlCon Futures

Zaryaab Khan

Columbia University

Ellie Goldsmith

Northwestern University

Ariana Goldstein

University of Southern California

Sarah Narula

Washington University at St. Louis

GirlCon Chapters

Prachi Gyanmote

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Vidya Bharadwaj

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Sanya Mahajan

Cornell University

Sneha Mohan

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

GirlCon Internal

Ally Geren

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Danica Sun

Stanford University

Riddhi Bhagwat

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

GirlCon Advisory Committee

Emma Lopez

Stanford University

Carissa Chen

Harvard University

Zoe Mehta

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Riya Vijay

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Mia Rubenstein

Washington University in St. Louis

Annie Duan

Jesuit High School

Sumayyah Ismail

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Our History

Past Events

Thank you to everyone who helped make GirlCon 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 possible. We couldn't have done it without you.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

1 How much is GirlCon?

GirlCon is FREE! We believe every girl deserves access to tech inspiration and community, regardless of her background.

2 When is this event taking place and how can I sign up?

Stay tuned for GirlCon 2026 announcements! Follow us on Instagram @girlcontech and join our mailing list to stay updated.

3 What should I bring to online sessions?

Just your smiley face and a positive attitude! You will need a device and internet connection to access the sessions, and maybe a notepad to write down all the amazing new things you learn.

4 Do I need any previous experience in coding or technology?

No experience is required — GirlCon is for everyone.

5 Who can come to this event?

Though this event is aimed at anyone who identifies as female/non-binary, anyone is able to attend GirlCon, regardless of gender! The conference is primarily aimed at high school students.

6 What if I don't know which sessions I want to attend?

Just register! Visit the GirlCon Chicago and GirlCon Virtual pages to learn more about what each session is covering. You are not bound to the sessions you sign up for, but you do need to be signed up to receive recordings of the sessions after the conference.

7 Have another question?

Please email us at team@girlcon.org — we'd love to hear from you!

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Contact Us

Feel free to reach out with inquiries about our conference, sponsorships, or other ways you'd like to get involved with GirlCon!

General team@girlcon.org Sponsorships sponsorships@girlcon.org Outreach outreach@girlcon.org

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