About Lady Ada
Lady Ada is the flagship annual event of ACM-W India, named in honor of Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer and a pioneer in computing. Lady Ada is a national-level coding event and the flagship program of ACM-W India. It is designed to encourage and empower women in computing by providing them with opportunities to showcase their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking. The event brings together participants from across the country to compete, collaborate, and learn, while also celebrating the spirit of diversity and inclusion in technology.
Register before: 23rd Sept 2025
Event Timeline
Mentorship Session: 20th Sept 2025
Exclusive interaction with mentors & industry experts| Online Q&A By Dr. Viraj Kumar, Visiting Professor, Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Round 1 – Elimination Round
27th Sept 2025| Online Coding Contest | Top 20 participants qualify
Round 2 – Qualifier Round
4th Oct 2025| Online Technical Interviews | Top 10 finalists
Grand Finale
31st Oct 2025| On-Campus National Finale @ UPES 🎉
Registration link: https://in.explara.com/e/acm-india-lady-ada-programming-contest
Key Highlights
National-Level Coding Competition – Flagship event of ACM-W India, offering a platform for women in computing to showcase their technical and problem-solving skills.
Participation from Across India – Brings together students, researchers, and young professionals from universities and institutions nationwide.
Innovative Problem Statements – Real-world and industry-relevant challenges designed to encourage creativity, logic, and technical expertise.
Mentoring Sessions on Programming – Dedicated learning sessions for all participants to strengthen coding and problem-solving skills.
Certificate for All Participants – Every participant receives a certificate recognizing their efforts and contribution.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to female students currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s programs in Tech from across India.
Travel & Accommodation Support for finale
- All finalists are eligible for travel allowance upto ₹6000 against submission of bills
- Free accommodation & food will be provided during the event.
About AICWiC (ACM India Celebrations of Women in Computing)
AICWiC is the annual flagship celebration of ACM-W India, dedicated to recognizing and promoting the role of women in computing. The event provides a national platform for students, researchers, educators, and professionals to exchange ideas, share experiences, and celebrate achievements in technology. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, technical sessions, and poster presentations, AICWiC fosters collaboration, mentorship, and networking while inspiring the next generation of women in computing.
Prize Pool
Total prize pool of INR 51,000
Prize of INR 4000 for exciting side events.
Goodies for top 20 participants
Why Lady Ada
The Lady Ada Programming Contest stands as a tribute to Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer, whose vision and intellect continue to inspire generations. In the spirit of her legacy, the contest seeks to nurture women leaders in technology, creating an environment where innovation meets inclusivity. Through this initiative, participants gain exposure to diverse perspectives, develop resilience in problem solving, and experience the power of community. By fostering mentorship, collaboration, and technical excellence, Lady Ada represents not only a platform for competition but also a step towards building a stronger and more equitable computing ecosystem in India.
About UPES Dehradun
Established in 2003 through the UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is a UGC-recognized university and has been accredited grade ‘A’ by NAAC. UPES is also declared University of the Year (North India) by ASSOCHAM, and awarded QS 5-Star rating for Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, and Program Strength, UPES has been continually striving to help the new generation of learners realise the best in themselves and the world they will help shape. UPES strives to cultivate an inclusive, gender-diverse environment that fosters the development and growth of women leaders. To encourage more female students to continue their higher education after class 12th, UPES has announced 20% scholarship for girls.
About UPES ACM-W & ACM Student Chapter
The UPES ACM -W and ACM Student Chapters are among the most dynamic technical communities on campus. Both chapters work actively to foster knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer learning, and inclusivity in technology. Over the years, the chapters have organized workshops, hackathons, speaker sessions, and national-level events that provide students opportunities to refine their technical expertise, enhance leadership qualities, and engage with industry mentors. With a focus on empowering women in technology, the ACM-W Student Chapter at UPES has consistently promoted diversity and collaboration in computing.
We are honored to host Lady Ada 2025, the flagship national-level programming contest of ACM-W India. This event is designed to celebrate and empower undergraduate and postgraduate women in computing across India, providing them with a platform to demonstrate their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical excellence.
Program Schedule
Finale – Lady Ada 2025 – National Level Coding Competition
📍 31st October 2025 | UPES Dehradun
| Timing | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Registration of Participants & Guests |
| 10:30 – 10:50 AM | Inaugural Ceremony & Lamp Lighting |
| 10:50 – 11:15 AM | Welcome Ceremony for the Guests |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Address by Dean, SoCS |
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Keynote Address by Dr. Geetanjali Kale, Chair, ACM-W India |
| 11:45 – 12:15 PM | Networking High Tea & Interaction |
| 12:15 – 1:00 PM | Brainstorming Activity “Tech for Social Good” – Ms. Bhavana Kaushik |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Keynote Session: “Next-Gen Coding: From Competitive Programming to AI-Powered Development – Dr. Sachi Choudhary |
| 2:30 – 4:30 PM | Final Round of Lady Ada |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Chai Pe Charcha |
AICWiC 2025 – ACM India Celebrations of Women in Computing
📍 1st November 2025 | UPES Dehradun
| Timing | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Registration of Participants & Guests |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks – Dr. Geetanjali Kale, Chair, ACM-W India |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM | About ACM, ACM-W India & journey of UPES ACM-W & UPES ACM Chapters |
| 10:45 – 11:45 AM | Keynote session: Ms. Gnanapriya Chidambaranathan, Associate Vice President, Unit Technology Officer, Infosys, Title of the session: “My Journey: Breaking barriers in the field of Tech today and tomorrow - Relevancy in the age of Agentic AI, The Future of Coding” |
| 11:45 – 12:00 PM | Networking High Tea & Chai Pe Charcha |
| 12:00 – 1:10 PM | Panel Discussion: “Redefining Success: Work–Life Balance by Women Tech Leaders” |
| 1:10 – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Poster Walkthrough & Interactive Discussions |
| 3:00 – 3:40 PM | Keynote Session: “My journey as a technologist and the lessons learnt on the way” - Ms. Bhavana Singhal – Senior Computer Scientist II, Adobe (Ex-Microsoft, IIT Roorkee alumna) |
| 3:40 – 4:20 PM | Keynote Session: Dr. Khushboo Bardiya Bhurat – The new updates in the IP laws in relation to the Computer related inventions |
| 4:20 – 5:00 PM | Lady Ada & Poster Presentation Prize Distribution & Valedictory Session |
| 5:00 PM | Evening High Tea |
Register before: 23rd Sept 2025
Steering Committee
Dr. Geetanjali Kale
Chairperson
ACM-W India
Dr. Renuka Sindhghatta Rajan
Secretary/ Treasurer
ACM-W India
Dr. Rutvi Shah
Past Chairperson
ACM-W India
Chief Patrons
Dr. Sunil Rai
President
UPES
Dr. Ram Sharma
Vice Chancellor
UPES
Patron
Dr. Heena Timani
Director and Founder at
iAnanya Datalytix Pvt.Ltd
Dr. Jayasankar Variyar
Pro Vice-Chancellor
UPES
Co-Patrons
Dr. Veena Dutta
Vice Pro-Vost and Dean
SoCS, UPES
Mr. Manish Madaan
Registrar
UPES
General Chairs / Convenors
Dr. Nita Thakare
Member
ACM-W India
Dr. Neelu Jyoti Ahuja
Associate Dean –
Academics,SoCS, UPES
Dr. Pankaj Badoni
Associate Dean – Placement and UPES ACM Faculty Coordinator
SoCS, UPES
Dr. Hitesh Kumar
Associate Dean – Industry Alliance
SoCS, UPES
Dr. Virender Kadyan
Cluster Head – Data Science Cluster
SoCS, UPES
Dr. Sachi Choudhary
Program Lead – Data Science
ACM-W India Committee
Core Organizing Committee
Ms. Bhavana Kaushik
Assistant Professor – Senior Scale
SoCS, UPES
Dr. Surbhi Saraswat
Program lead – MCA
Assistant Professor, SoCS, UPES
Dr. Amar Jindal
Assistant Professor
SoCS, UPES
Devanshi, Chair
UPES ACM-W
Student Chapter
Sangam Khanna, Chair
UPES ACM
Student Chapter
Rudransh Sogani, Treasurer
Treasurer
UPES ACM Student Chapter
Prof. Viraj Kumar
Visiting Professor
Divecha Centre for Climate Change Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Speakers
Ms. Gnanapriya Chidambaranathan
Associate Vice President
Unit Technology Officer
Infosys
Ms. Bhavana Singhal
Senior Computer Scientist II at Adobe
Ex-Microsoft, IIT Roorkee alumna
Dr. Khushboo Bardiya Bhurat
Founder, KBIP Services; Certified Patent Agent & IP Mitra (SIPP Scheme)
President, Uttarakhand Intellectual Property Council, WICCI; and Start-up Mentor.
Deepika Koundal (Ph.D.)
Senior Researcher
Univ of Eastern Finland
Finland |Sr Asso Prof, UPES, India
Dr. Avita Katal
Associate Professor and Cluster
Head – Systems
SoCS, UPES Dehradun, India
Ms. Sugandha Sharma
Assistant Professor-Senior Scale & Program Lead
UPES Dehradun, India
State Vice President of Uttarakhand Start-up council.
Dr. Susheela Dahiya
Professor
Graphic Era Hill University
Dehradun, India
Dr. Mitali Chugh
Associate Professor and Program Lead
SoCS, UPES Dehradun, India
Results
Top 20 list
| Sr. No | Candidate Name | College/ Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malika Sharma | GLS Unviersity |
| 2 | Kamaaksha Kharul | Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune |
| 3 | Samiksha Vasudev | Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering,Pune |
| 4 | C R Krishna | Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| 5 | Vani Gupta | Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
| 6 | Khushi Gupta | IIT Kanpur |
| 7 | Meghna Dhakad | UPES Dehradun |
| 8 | Vanshika Katoch | UPES Dehradun |
| 9 | Vidisha Chawla | UPES Dehradun |
| 10 | Mouli Rathor | UPES Dehradun |
| 11 | Anteksha Singh | UPES Dehradun |
| 12 | Ishrath Tabassum | Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women |
| 13 | Sanjana kumari | GLA University ,Mathura (UTTAR PRADESH) |
| 14 | Nandini Sonar | Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal Institute Of Technology Dhule |
| 15 | Vedha Degave | Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering,Nagpur |
| 16 | Prit Thombare | Sipna College of Engineering and Technology |
| 17 | Srushti Argade | Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune |
| 18 | Poonam Walale | Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur |
| 19 | Niomi Soni | Gujarat Law Society (GLS) University |
| 20 | Divyadharshini R | Shiv Nadar University Chennai |
Top 10 [Finalist] + 2[Waiting list]
| Sr. No. | Participant’s Name | University/Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khushi Gupta | IIT Kanpur |
| 2 | Kamaaksha Kharul | Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune |
| 3 | Prit Thombare | Sipna College of Engineering and Technology |
| 4 | Divyadharshini R | Shiv Nadar University Chennai |
| 5 | Malika Sharma | GLS Unviersity |
| 6 | Vani Gupta | Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
| 7 | Niomi Soni | Gujarat Law Society (GLS) University |
| 8 | Ishrath Tabassum | Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women |
| 9 | C R Krishna | Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| 10 | Vedha Degave | Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering,Nagpur |
| Waiting 1 | Srushti Argade | Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune |
| Waiting 2 | Meghna Dhakad | UPES Dehradun |
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