Events

Past Events

Break the Binary
Break the Binary
Do you love Pokémon and epic adventures? Do you love solving puzzles and winning prizes? If so: 🌟⚡ACM ICPC and ACM W proudly present Break the Binary: Across the Poké-Verse! 🔴🎒 Get ready to catch ’em all in this Pokémon-themed problem-solving extravaganza 💫, inspired by the world of Trainers, Gyms, and legendary challenges. Power up for a day packed with coding battles 💻⚔️ and Poké-Verse-inspired puzzles 🧩 that will have you thinking like a true Pokémon Master in no time! You’ll also have the chance to win cash 💵, mystery Pokémon prizes 🎁, and enjoy free food! At Break the Binary, we’re leveling up and breaking barriers just like Pokémon evolving into their strongest forms ✨. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting your journey, this is your chance to train your skills, battle bugs, and champion inclusivity with us.🔥 RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeOgCa45b0-SghBoOLH9XyiWD_1ZjOeG3caPVu5JiR9swwNw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
calendar Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 | 🕑 10:00am– 3:30pm |📍De Neve Plaza Room
ACM W Tech Fellowship | Applications Are Open
 ACM W Tech Fellowship | Applications Are Open
🔥 Applications Are OPEN for ACM-W Tech Fellowship! 🔥 Have an idea you've been wanting to build or want hands-on experience in tech? The ACM-W Tech Fellowship is a multi-phase, workshop-based prgoram where fellows take projects from ideation to MVP in a collaborative, mentor-supported environment. Fellows will gain experience in: ✨ Product Management ✨ Product Design ✨ Software Development ✨ Pitching to Industry Professionals You'll work in teams, collaborate with other UCLA organizations, and pitch your final product to industry professionals, startups, and alumni at the end of the program. 💡 No experience required, just curiosity and willingness to learn! 📝 Apply by January 16th at 11:59PM
calendar Friday, Jan 16, 2026
ACM W Tech Fellowship | Info Session + Resume Tips
ACM W Tech Fellowship | Info Session + Resume Tips
Interested in applying to the ACM-W Tech Fellowship but not sure what to expect or how to make your application stand out? Join us for our Info Session + Resume Tips Workshop to learn more about the program and how to craft a strong application. We will cover: ✅ What the Tech Fellowship is an how it's structured ✅ What fellows work on throughout the program ✅ Tips on tailoring your resume for the application ✅ Live Q&A with the ACM-W team
calendar Monday, Jan 5, 2026 | 🕑 6:00 – 7:00pm |📍Engineering VI Cohen Room
102 Entrepreneurship Workshop
🚀 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 102: From Ideas to Action 🚀 Ready to turn your ideas into real ventures? Join us for Entrepreneurship 102, a hands-on workshop in collaboration with ACM-W, where you’ll learn how to build and pitch a business from the ground up. We’ll cover: 💡 Business ideation – create your own venture by solving real problems 🧩 Business Model Canvas – what it is, how it works, and how to use it ✍️ Guided work time – develop and refine each part of your business idea 🎤 Elevator pitch – learn how to sell your idea in under 60 seconds
calendar Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 🕑 6:30 – 7:30pm |📍167 Dodd Hall
AWS YouthTech x SWE x ACM-W Workshop
AWS YouthTech x SWE x ACM-W Workshop
Join SWE UCLA’s EWI Committee and ACM-W on Saturday, April 19, 11 AM - 3 PM in Mong Auditorium for an interactive AWS Workshop designed to equip students with fundamental cloud computing skills. ☁️💻 Gain hands-on experience with AWS technologies, explore AI applications, and engage in practical labs relevant to software engineering. Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and connect with AWS professionals through an exclusive employee panel!
calendar Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 🕑 11:00am - 3:00pm PST |📍 Mong Auditorium
STEMinist Soirée
STEMinist Soirée
Your friends at WATT, WE@UCLA, ACM-W, and SWE are excited to invite you to our very first “STEMinist Soirée” in celebration of International Women’s Day. On Sunday, March 9th at 4PM at Engineering 6, we will be hosting a once-in-lifetime event filled with fun mocktails, delicious catering, beautiful decorations, and UCLA’s most inspiring women in STEM! During this night of celebration, be prepared to meet new people because no STEM event is complete without networking! You’ll get a chance to meet peers from across different STEM majors, AND to mingle with some of our esteemed alumni and professors. This unforgettable night would not be possible without the generous support of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. 💜
calendar Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 🕑 4:00pm PST | Engineering VI Breezeway and Patio
Empower Week
Empower Week
Join us for a week full of events celebrating empowerment in STEM! From tech talks and creative crafts to a fun casino night and our #ILookLikeAnEngineer campaign, there’s something for everyone! 📅 Event Lineup: 🌹 Mon 3/3: Blossoming into Tech by ACM-W 💌 Tue 3/4: Letter Writing by SWE 🎲 Wed 3/5: Casino Night by WATT 📸 Thu 3/6: #ILookLikeAnEngineer Social Media Campaign by SWE 🧋 Fri 3/7: Share Tea Fundraiser by SWE ✨ Sun 3/9: STEMinist Soirée by All Orgs Let’s celebrate, empower, and uplift each other all week long!
calendar March 3, 2025 - March 9, 2025
Blossoming Into Tech
Interested in making flower bouquets? Come join us for a hands-on event where you’ll craft beautiful bouquets while connecting with inspiring mentors from the tech world. It’s a perfect blend of creativity and networking—make something beautiful with your own hands and chat with professionals about their experiences in tech. Whether you want to grow your network, learn more about the industry, or just have a fun time making bouquets, this event is for you!
calendar Monday March 3, 2025 | 🕕 6 - 7pm |📍 Haines A78 6-8pm
Frontend Design Workshop with LA Blueprint
Have you ever wanted to design and customize your own website? Join ACM-W and LA Blueprint for an exciting Frontend Development Workshop! Learn the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, and dive into the world of coding for the web. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bring your web development skills to life!
calendar Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 🕕 6 - 7pm | 📍 Boelter 4760
Industry Panel
ACM-W is bringing together industry professionals from Google, Microsoft, and Oracle for an exclusive panel discussion on navigating the tech industry! Whether you're exploring career paths, preparing for your first role, or looking to level up, this event is your chance to gain real-world insights from experts who have been in your shoes.
calendar Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 🕑 6 - 7pm PST | 📍 Virtual
PM Workshop x Product Space
PM Workshop x Product Space
What is Product Management (PM)? Join Product Space & ACM.W next week for an in-person workshop on navigating a career in this exciting tech field! 💡 💼 Featured Speakers: ✨ Naman Modani ‘25, APM Intern @ LinkedIn ✨ Ronald Wang ‘25, PM Intern @ Microsoft ✨ Yoonji Kim ‘25, PM Intern @ Mastercard
calendar Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 🕑 6 - 7pm PST | 📍Boelter Hall 4760
Break the Binary
Break the Binary
🌟🚀 ACM W & ACM ICPC Present: Break the Binary: Across the Spider-Verse 🕸️🕷️ Swing into action with our Spider-Man-themed puzzle hunt! Whether you're a web-slinging pro 🕸️ or just starting your journey 🚀, this event is for everyone (no coding experience needed!). Get ready for a day of Spider-Verse-inspired puzzles, free food, epic prizes, and networking opportunities with inspiring professors and industry pros.
calendar Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 🕑 10am - 4:30pm PST |📍 De Neve Plaza Room, The Hill