Annual Canadian
Celebration of Women In
Computing Conference
(CAN-CWIC) East
Friday, November 20 to Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Halifax, Nova Scotia
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University
Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing East (CAN-CWiC East) 2026
CAN-CWiC East brings the Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing to Atlantic Canada. On November 20 and 21, 2026, students from across the region will gather at the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University, to share the CAN-CWiC experience close to home, without travelling to Toronto.
Over two days, attendees can look forward to inspiring keynotes, AI showcases, cybersecurity, academic and industry initiatives, concurrent sessions and plenty of time for networking with fellow students and industry professionals. Food is included with registration. Students from across Atlantic Canada are welcome; attendees arrange their own travel and accommodation.
Computer Science
Inspiring keynotes, AI showcases and sessions on cybersecurity and the future of computing.
Industry Connections
Meet industry professionals, explore networking booths and learn about industry initiatives.
Community and Initiatives
Connect with students across Atlantic Canada and discover academic initiatives supporting women in computing.
Organizing Team
Shruti Chaturvedi
Co-Organizer
CS Graduate, Dalhousie University | Former Student Ambassador, FCS | Software Developer, RBC
Dr. Angela Siegel
Co-Organizer
Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Women in Technology Society (WiTS)
Co-Organizer
Questions? Contact the organizers
shrutichaturvedi@dal.ca | adafcs@dal.ca | wits@dal.ca
Follow us on Instagram: @cancwic_east
Participating Universities and Institutions
Program Schedule
Friday, November 20
Registration
Opening
Keynote 1
Screening of a keynote featured at the main CAN-CWiC event
Keynote 2
Atlantic-focused keynote
Mingle and Mocktails
End of Day
Saturday, November 21
Registration
Academic Initiatives
Industry Initiatives
Lunch and Photo Booths
Wrap-Up
Concurrent Sessions
Door Prizes and Thank You
Coffee Break
Networking and Booths
End of Day
The schedule may be adjusted. Keynote speakers will be announced closer to the event.
CAN-CWiC East brings the CAN-CWiC experience to Atlantic Canada. Students can enjoy a similar experience locally, without travelling to Toronto, for as little as $15 with the limited-time discount.
Undergraduate Ticket
$30, or $15 with code STUDENT26
Grad Student / Alumni Ticket
$50, or $25 with code ALUMNI26
November 20 to 21, 2026
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax
Limited-time offer: 50% off with the codes above, for a limited time only.
What to look forward to: AI showcases, cybersecurity, networking, industry connections, academic and industry initiatives, concurrent sessions, photo booths and door prizes. Registration includes food and plenty of opportunities to connect with other students and industry professionals.
Organizing Team
Shruti Chaturvedi
Co-Organizer
CS Graduate, Dalhousie University | Former Student Ambassador, FCS | Software Developer, RBC
Dr. Angela Siegel
Co-Organizer
Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Women in Technology Society (WiTS)
Co-Organizer
Questions? Contact the organizers
shrutichaturvedi@dal.ca | adafcs@dal.ca | wits@dal.ca
Follow us on Instagram: @cancwic_east