MAGICC is an ACM Celebration of Women in Computing that provides an affordable, regional, small conference experience for women and non-binary individuals engaged in the computing field. The Celebration aims to create community among current and future computing professionals and to provide students with opportunities to present their work, build confidence in their skills, and learn from senior women with successful tech careers.

The conference will be hosted by Smith College on April 8th. All levels of experience are welcome.

Location on Smith College campus: Ford Hall (100 Green St., Northampton, MA).

Keynote Speaker: Valerie Barr, Ph.D.

Title: We shouldn't be surprised that there's “bad tech”

Abstract: The story of the computing industry, particularly Silicon Valley, usually focuses on the brilliant whiz-kid in a garage who came up with something new and cool, found a few people to back it, and used it to make life better for everyone Let's look behind that story at the uglier reality of parts of the development of our field, the impact of some of the "don't be evil" businesses, and choices that face people entering computing today.