Annual Canadian
Celebration of Women In
Computing Conference
(CAN-CWIC) East
Friday, November 20 to Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Halifax, Nova Scotia
Venue to be announced
Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing East (CAN-CWiC East) 2026
CAN-CWiC East brings the CAN-CWiC experience to Atlantic Canada, November 20 to 21, 2026, aligned with the main CAN-CWiC dates. The goal is to create opportunities for networking, mentorship, industry engagement, presentations, and community building for students in Atlantic Canada, while following the broader CAN-CWiC model with programming relevant to the region. CAN-CWiC East is planned to grow in future years and build a strong regional presence.
The event takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The venue will be announced soon.
Participating Universities and Institutions
Friday, November 20
Lunch + Plan
Guided Discussion
Student Presentations
Hotel Check-in
Registration
Opening
Keynote 1
Speaker to be announced
Keynote 2
Speaker to be announced
Mingle & Mocktails
Saturday, November 21
Registration & Bag Check
Academic Initiatives Panel
Industry Initiatives Panel
Lunch, Photobooth & AI2Market Project Showcase
Top 3 Presentations
Wrap-up
Concurrent Sessions
Door Prize & Thank You
Coffee / Booth Setup
Networking & Booths
The schedule may be adjusted. Keynote speakers will be announced closer to the event.
Keynote speakers and panelists will be announced soon. Check back for updates.
Dalhousie Students
FREE for the first 40 registrations
Local Registration
$100. For attendees based in the Halifax area
Out-of-Area Students
$250. For students attending from outside the local area
Registration follows a similar structure to CAN-CWiC West. There is no early-bird rate. Universities may sponsor their students at the applicable rate.
Registration is not open yet. The registration link will be posted here as soon as it is available.
Organizing Team
Shruti Chaturvedi
Co-Organizer
CS Graduate, Dalhousie University | Software Developer, RBC
Dr. Angela Siegel
Co-Organizer
Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
Liam Houlahan
Co-Organizer
Student Engagement Manager, Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
Submissions for Presentations
Student presentation submissions are planned as part of CAN-CWiC East. The submission process, accepted formats, and deadlines will be posted here soon.