International Conference on Gender and Technology 2025

We are writing to invite you to join us at the International Conference on Gender and Technology 2025, which will be held at Amrita University in Kerala, India, from January 16th to 19th, 2025. This flagship event is organized by Amrita University, in collaboration with UNESCO. IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) and IEEE Kerala Section are technical co-sponsors for the conference. Through peer-reviewed paper publications and presentations (please see Call For Papers below), keynote sessions, panel discussions, and a hackathon, the conference aims to be a catalyst for change. We will inform, encourage, and celebrate technology designed with inclusion in mind and a particular focus on women's empowerment. We will explore how women can lead the charge in creating technology that not only transforms their lives but also creates positive outcomes for all. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, including UNESCO, government representatives, academicians, experts, policymakers, civil society, industry, gender financing institutions, senior and early researchers, and students, we will facilitate an intergenerational and interdisciplinary dialogue. Conference activities also include a poster session and a concluding awards ceremony for best conference papers, posters and hackathon teams as well as a gala dinner and cultural performances. Conference Website Submit Your Paper We also offer opportunities to join as a paper reviewer: https://amrita.link/icgtReviewer TOPICS The conference will focus on (but is not limited to) the below core thematic areas, through the lens of gender and emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, AR/VR, Robotics, Neuroscience, etc. For more details on each theme below, please visit our conference website. Gender, Society, and Representation in Emerging Technologies. Climate Change, Environment, and Gender Gender, Livelihood, and the Future of Work Women's Health and Sanitation in the Digital Age Safety and Security: Gendered Perspectives on New Technologies Gender, Education, and Cultural Shifts through Technology Socio-Cultural Change, Access to Technology, and Gender Equity Politics Building Inclusive Resilience to Disaster and Climate Change Inclusive Technology Design for Social Good Ethics, Data Science, and Social Problem Solving Emerging Technologies: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities Gender and Finance: Technological Innovations for Financial Inclusion IMPORTANT DATES Paper Submission Deadline: September 22, 2024 Notification of Acceptance: October 25, 2024 Final Camera-Ready Paper: November 15, 2024 Registration Deadline: December 15, 2024 CONTACT Email for general inquiries: gendertechconference@am.amrita.edu Email for paper submissions: gendertechpublications@am.amrita.edu Link to paper submission: https://amrita.link/icgtCFP Link to paper reviewer: https://amrita.link/icgtReviewer Website: https://www.amrita.edu/events/gender-technology-conference-2025 Please encourage your peers, friends, fellow researchers, and students in your network to submit their quality submissions to GTC 2025. We look forward to receiving your research contributions. With Best Regards, GTC 2025 Organizing Committee