WIT 2026: Two Decades of Leadership, Community, and Diversity in Computing

Authors

  • Anna Beatriz Marques Federal University of Ceará
  • Isabela Gasparini Santa Catarina State University
  • Leticia Santos Machado Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
  • Renata Viegas de Figueiredo Federal University of Paraíba
  • Alessandreia Marta de Oliveira Federal University of Juiz de Fora
  • Mirella M. Moro Federal University of Minas Gerais
  • Luciana Cardoso de Castro Salgado Fluminense Federal University
  • Aleteia Araujo University of Brasília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5753/compbr.2026.57.9304

Keywords:

Women in Information Technology, WIT, Computing, Gender Diversity, Digital Girls Program, Digital Girls Observatory

Abstract

Women in Information Technology (WIT) celebrated its 20th edition in 2026 in Gramado (RS), having established itself as the largest national event dedicated to gender diversity in computing. This article briefly reviews its history and presents the main highlights of this edition, which featured scientific presentations, lectures, panels, participation from the private sector, and initiatives by the Meninas Digitais Forum. Among the milestones of 2026 were the launch of the Meninas Digitais Observatory, the restructuring of the Meninas Digitais Program’s Steering Committee, the strengthening of participation by Partner Projects, and strategies for interaction and gamification. Data from the event and the Observatory illustrate the scale this community has achieved and the challenges ahead for WIT’s third decade.

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Published

2026-09-30

How to Cite

Marques, A. B., Gasparini, I., Machado, L. S., Figueiredo, R. V. de, Oliveira, A. M. de, Moro, M. M., Salgado, L. C. de C., & Araujo, A. (2026). WIT 2026: Two Decades of Leadership, Community, and Diversity in Computing. Brazil Computing, (57), 43–50. https://doi.org/10.5753/compbr.2026.57.9304

Issue

No. 57 (2026)

Section

Papers

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