Sarajevo ACM-W Professional Chapter
Supporting, celebrating, and advocating for women in computing in Bosnia and Herzegovina
About ACM-W
The Association for Computing Machinery's Council on Women in Computing (ACM-W) supports, celebrates, and advocates for the full engagement of women in all aspects of computing worldwide. ACM-W achieves this through scholarships for women in computing, the annual womENcourage conference in Europe, Celebrations of Women in Computing events organized by local communities, and a growing network of professional and student chapters. ACM-W Professional Chapters bring this mission to the local level, providing spaces for professional dialogue among academics, researchers, industry professionals, and students.
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Our Story
The Sarajevo ACM-W Professional Chapter was established in April 2022 at the International University of Sarajevo, at the initiative of Amal Mersni. The chapter was officially announced during the first Girls in ICT Day event on April 28, 2022, with the participation of Ruth Lennon, then Chair of ACM-W Europe.
Created under the umbrella of the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Software Engineering (SE) programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS), the chapter has since expanded its activities to include the Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (AIDE) program.
As a professional chapter, we bring together members at all career stages and invest in the next generation of computing professionals through workshops, outreach, and mentorship, creating pathways from the classroom to the profession. Our chapter is open to all members of the computing community who support the advancement of women in computing.
Our Mission
To strengthen the professional computing community in Bosnia and Herzegovina by connecting academics, industry professionals, and students through knowledge exchange, mentorship, and collaboration, with a sustained commitment to increasing the representation of women in computing.
Our Vision
To be a recognized professional community that drives the inclusion and leadership of women in computing across the Western Balkans, and serves as a bridge between academia and industry in the region.
Our Goal
To build a sustainable professional chapter that organizes high-quality events, cultivates academic and industry partnerships, contributes to the regional and European ACM-W network, and serves as a model for professional chapter development in the Western Balkans.
Our Members
The chapter's membership currently includes academics and students from across the computing community at the International University of Sarajevo. As the chapter grows, we welcome industry professionals who share our commitment to advancing women in computing. Our leadership team brings together faculty members, researchers, and students dedicated to the chapter's mission.
Meet our members on the Members page