The Computing Women Congress (CWC) is a Summer University for women in computer science. It is a meeting-place for female students, academics and professionals who study or work in Information Technology. CWC provides a forum to learn about and share the latest ideas of computing related topics in a supportive environment. CWC provides an open, explorative learning and teaching environment. Experimentation with new styles of learning is encouraged, with an emphasis on hands-on experience and engaging participatory techniques.

The CWC invites women in computing, IT, and related interdisciplinary fields to submit offers for lectures, courses, and seminars. We welcome contributions from the whole spectrum of computer science and also IT-related gender research. Participants from all levels of experience and with diverse backgrounds are welcome to present or teach.

The Computing Women Congress is the first Pan-Pacific congress for women in IT; we welcome submissions from around the world, but primarily focus on those from the Pan-Pacific region. The congress takes place from 5th to 13th February 2005 at the Computer Science Department at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.

The congress aims to provide role models for those early in their computing careers and also a meeting place for those well into their careers. Students at undergraduate and graduate level, and professionals from academic, scientific or commercial backgrounds are all welcome. By learning from each other's skills and experiences, we seek to form a community that shares interests and knowledge. The CWC is organised with the support from organisers of similar European events—we aim at establishing a series of annual congresses for Australasian women in IT.

CWC is run by women for women—whatever your contribution or background,
we look forward to seeing you!