Chapter Member Newsletter

ACM Chapter Member News | September 2025

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the ACM Chapter Member News.

Chapters are the "local neighborhoods" of ACM. Our Professional and Student chapters worldwide serve as nodes of activity for ACM members and the computing community at large, offering seminars, lectures, and the opportunity to meet peers and experts in many fields of interest. With over 1000 active chapters worldwide, we would like to take the time now to connect with all of you and bring you a few ACM Highlights.

HEADLINES AT A GLANCE:

• ACM Chapter News

• Chapter Spotlight

• Welcome to Our Newest Chapters

• Why join ACM?

 

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ACM Chapter News

2025 Annual Reports

Chapters chartered prior to January 1, 2025 were required to submit their 2025 Annual Reports by August 31st. Thank you to all those Chapters who have done so. Any active Chapter who has neglected to file this report is scheduled to be put on probation, while Chapters on probation are scheduled to be de-chartered September 30. If you would like to keep your Chapter active, be sure to complete this Annual Report before this date.

To complete the report online, you must log in with your unique chapter web account. Please note, your chapter web account is entirely separate from your personal web account and should be accessible to all officers: acm.org/chapters/chapters/interface.

If you are unsure of your chapter web account or need to reset the password, please use the following link: acm.org/chapters/web-account-links.

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ACM Chapter Spotlight

ACM would like to congratulate chapters for organizing the following successful events. If your chapter would like to be featured in the chapter spotlight, please email [email protected] with a description of your recent event.

Cairo ACM Chapter
(Giza Governorate, Egypt)

The Cairo ACM Chapter launched Egypt’s first nationwide Egyptian Air Quality Prediction Quantum Competition & Summer School (Aug 3–13, 2025), putting quantum computing to work for public health and sustainability (SDGs 3 & 11). From 412 applicants, we selected 90+ standout participants, forming ~15 teams to forecast PM2.5 across Egyptian cities using satellite data. Guided by leading academics and partners—including the Egyptian Meteorological Authority and UNDRR—and anchored by strong quantum and machine-learning foundations with rigorous baselines, the eight-day program blended keynotes with hands-on labs (Qiskit and PennyLane) to turn theory into deployable models. We’re now in Phase 2, with teams refining quantum–classical approaches and sharing early breakthroughs. Next up: Phase 3 on physical QPUs (Aug 31), final submissions (Sep 10), and champions crowned Sep 14—an ASRT-funded milestone for the Cairo ACM Chapter. 

CIIT Lahore ACM Student Chapter
(Lahore, Pakistan)

From May 31 to June 1, 2025, the CIIT Lahore ACM Student Chapter at the COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus,  hosted TechnoVerse 4.0, a flagship two-day technology festival. The event welcomed over 500+ participants from 15+ universities across Lahore, making it one of the biggest and most successful student-led events in our university’s history. Competitions included Web-e-thon (web hackathon), Machine Learning, Coding Spree, UI/UX Design, Query Master, Think Tank (student startup pitching), Tekken 8, FIFA 25, and a campus-wide Scavenger Hunt. The festival also featured a panel talk with four industry leaders, focusing on empowering startups, inspiring students to develop innovative ideas, and exploring opportunities in AI. InvoZone, FirstPassAI, Lordevs, Winnors, Alkhidmat, Lights Out Gaming Zone (gaming sponsor), and NY212 (food sponsor) supported the event, contributing to a prize pool exceeding Rs. 350,000+. The closing ceremony was graced by the CEOs of sponsoring companies and the university’s Director as Guest of Honour, who commended the chapter’s efforts. Winners received shields and cash prizes, recognizing their excellence across categories. The festival concluded with a dinner to celebrate the efforts of the organizing team and sponsors.

Vellore Institute of Technology University, Chennai Campus ACM Student Chapter
(Chennai, India)

The ACM Student Chapter at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, recently hosted a hybrid workshop on Linux Essentials and Git for Developers on August 2, 2025. The session, led by Drona Srivastava (Vice Chair) and Adithyan P (PR Co-Lead), introduced participants to the world of Linux, shell navigation, and the essentials of Git for version control and teamwork in software development. We were delighted to see over 200 students and several faculty members join in, making the session an enriching experience for everyone involved.

The hybrid format gave both in-person and online attendees the chance to try out commands live, ask questions directly, and receive hands-on guidance. The workshop highlighted practical applications such as contributing to open-source projects and building personal repositories. By the end, participants had GitHub profiles set up, repositories created, and their very first commits pushed — a milestone that many celebrated with enthusiasm.

The event not only built technical confidence but also inspired participants to explore open-source collaboration and apply these skills to their future projects.

Ukrainian ACM Chapter
(Kyiv, Ukraine)

The Ukrainian ACM Chapter, jointly with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, SoftServe Inc., Hackathon Expert Group, and BDO Ukraine, held a Capture the Flag competition "Capture the Future" on July 12, 2025. It was dedicated to the graduation of the first cohort of the certificate microcredential program "Fundamentals of Cybersecurity for Small Organisations". 40 students formed 8 teams and participated in the CTF. 25 tasks were carefully designed and appeared to be extremely interesting and rather challenging. The event celebrated cybersecurity skills and allowed participants to deepen their capabilities in different areas of cybersecurity. The event, as well as the whole program, became possible thanks to the grant from Google.org and the full-scale support of Virtual Routes. All participants were thrilled with all aspects of the event (atmosphere, tasks, environment, people) and agreed that this was an outstanding CTF competition.

Sacramento ACM Chapter
(Rancho Murieta, USA)

The Sacramento ACM Chapter held a Summer Preceptorship Program, (SPP) for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District around AI, IoT, PeopleSense. AI & ShakeAlert Technologies for Safety: AI, Earthquakes, creating Smart Responses and developing Digital Skills, sparking strong interest for students in technical careers around AI and Public Safety.

The program was mainly coordinated by Dr Harsh Verma, Chairman, Sacramento ACM Chapter, for 18 students of the Vista Del Lago High School and Folsom High School and had many distinguished speakers like Dr Robert-Michael de Groot from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Dr Samantha Stanley from the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, Dr Elizabeth Reddy from Colorado School of Mines, as well as experts from software and community development Jagrit Pareek, Heidi Taylor providing guidance on technical aspects and community strategy development to learn and develop how technology can transform school safety! The Curriculum Technology Education Showcase was held at Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom, California on June 30th, and attended by 175 participants and special invitees and judges. According to Thomas Boon, CIO California Governor’s Office of Economic and Business Development, he would like to "see such programs statewide".

Earlier, a special presentation was made by Abhignya Sudam, junior student of Vista Del Lago High School to the attending board members around the Earthquake ShakeOut Plans by all school students, under the guidance of Dr Harsh Verma. This marks the first school district in the U.S. to participate in such an exercise, making the program a national milestone in safety and student engagement.

NUV ACM Student Chapter
(Vadodara, India)

An expert talk was delivered by Dr. Rutu Parekh (Associate Professor, Dhirubhai Ambani University), focusing on the transformative potential of nanoscience and its foundation in quantum mechanics on July 31, 2025. She explained how unique behaviors at the nanoscale, such as color variation due to quantum dots, open up groundbreaking possibilities. Real-world applications discussed included IoT, big data, laser projection, cosmetics, and nano-robots—many inspired by nature, like gecko toes and butterfly wings. The talk also introduced nanotechnology’s taxonomy—covering architecture, data representation, materials, and nanochemical oscillators—and highlighted promising career opportunities in material science, aerospace, and engineering.

University of Greater Manchester ACM Student Chapter
(Bolton, UK)

On June 19, 2025, the University of Greater Manchester ACM Student Chapter hosted a seminar titled “Seminar on Bayesian Approach in Data Mining: An Original Research Agenda” delivered by Professor Wendy Olsen, Professor of Socioeconomics at the University of Manchester. The purpose of the event was to introduce students and researchers to the practical applications of the Bayesian approach in data mining. The seminar drew a diverse audience, comprising ACM members, faculty members, postgraduate students, and industry professionals. Prof. Olsen highlighted key techniques, such as Lift in Marketing Analytics, INLA and Stan, while also addressing the importance of ethical and socially responsible modelling. The session sparked lively debates on Bayesian convergence, statistical inference, and model ethics. Attendees left with a deeper understanding of how Bayesian reasoning can be applied to their research and real-world data problems. The event concluded with networking opportunities that reinforced collaboration across Computing disciplines.

Bandung ACM Chapter
(Bandung, Indonesia) 

On July 21, 2025, the Bandung ACM Chapter and PPTIK-ITB (Research Center for Information and Communication Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia) organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on “Innovative Models for Measuring Quality of Experience (QoE) in Video Streaming Services Based on User Perception” at the CRiMSE Auditorium, ITB. The event gathered around 50 participants from academia, industry, and student communities, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in digital experience technologies. The Chair of Bandung ACM Chapter, Prof. Andriyan B. Suksmono, opened the session and highlighted the importance of incorporating user perception into QoE modeling. Keynote presentations were delivered by Prof. Y. Bandung on user-centric QoE models and Prof. Armein Z. R. Langi on cognitive frameworks for adaptive multimedia systems. A workshop led by Fahmi Chandra Permana guided participants in subjective video quality evaluation, producing preliminary data for the QoE model under development by PPTIK-ITB.

UNSAAC ACM Student Chapter
(Cusco, Peru)

Between June 17 - 24, 2025, the UNSAAC ACM Student Chapter organized the “NeuroKup,” a week-long artificial intelligence competition hosted on Kaggle, which concluded with an awards ceremony. The event began with an introductory session explaining the dataset, evaluation metrics, and submission process. Participants were challenged to build predictive models using a dataset in the competition platform Kaggle, aiming for the highest performance based on a specified metric. Over 130 students from various semesters of the Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas program at UNSAAC participated. NeuroKup sought to enhance students’ practical machine learning skills and introduce them to the world of online AI competitions. The event successfully fostered interest in AI and encouraged hands-on learning through a dynamic and competitive environment.

University of Athens ACM Student Chapter
(Athens, Greece)

Between the end of April and the start of July 2025, the University of Athens ACM Student Chapter organized a series of workshops under the theme “The Protocol Awakens.” As the software engineering industry rapidly transforms with generative AI, university curricula have not yet fully adapted to include courses on large language models, agentic frameworks, and multi-agent systems. To address this gap, we invited a Google Developer Expert, globally recognized by Google, to lead sessions on Agentic development, MCP (Model Context Protocol), and A2A (Agent-to-Agent) interoperability. The workshops attracted undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professors, and were consistently at full capacity (up to 30 participants per session). These events showcased the vital role of the ACM community in connecting students with world-class expertise and providing hands-on training in emerging AI technologies. Encouraged by the success, we plan to continue with even more advanced sessions this fall.

Software Engineering Research Network ACM-W Chapter
(Zacatecas, Mexico)

As part of International Women in Engineering Day, the Software Engineering Research Network ACM-W Chapter held the Second National Meeting of STEM Girls on June 24th, with the participation of 78 girls between the ages of 10 and 12.  Software engineering students taught the girls the process of developing an intelligent robot (Robot-Lia), which, through image recognition, performed sentiment analysis using block programming and artificial intelligence. The activities took place at the Universidad Politécnica de Tapachula (UPTap), where the girls enjoyed a fun and educational day through nine STEM workshops and a recreational language activity, designed to spark their interest in computer science, technology, and innovation. Dr. Karina Cancino from the Universidad Politécnica de Tapachula was responsible for this activity.

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Welcome to Our Newest Chapters

• ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter at the University of Iowa - Iowa City, USA (Student)
• BITS College ACM Student Chapter - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Student)
• Dallas ACM Chapter - Melissa, USA (Professional)
• Fremont ACM Chapter - Fremont, USA (Professional)
• GAT ACM Student Chapter - Bengaluru, India (Student)
• GMU ACM Student Chapter - Davangere, India (Student)
• HITMS ACM Student Chapter - Hyderabad, Pakistan (Student)
• IIST ACM Student Chapter - Indore, India (Student)
• KLSVDIT ACM Student Chapter - Haliyal, India (Student)
• Medellín ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter - Envigado, Colombia (Professional)
• Melbourne ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter - Footscray, Australia (Professional)
• Monash University ACM-W Student Chapter - Clayton, Australia (Student)
• Montreal ACM-W Chapter - Montreal, Canada (Professional)
• NYC ACM-W Chapter - New York, USA (Professional)
• Rajasthan ACM Chapter - Kota, India (Professional)
• RCPIT Shirpur ACM Student Chapter - Shirpur, India (Student)
• Regent University ACM Student Chapter - Virginia Beach, USA (Student)
• SUH ACM Student Chapter - Hyderabad, India (Student)
• Toronto ACM-W Chapter - Toronto, Canada (Professional)
• Tula's Institute ACM Student Chapter - Dehradun, India (Student)
• UC Irvine ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter - Irvine, USA (Student)
• Universidade de Brasilia ACM-W Student Chapter - Brasilia, Brazil (Student)
• University of Missouri ACM Student Chapter - Columbia, USA (Student)
• University of Winnipeg ACM Student Chapter - Winnipeg, Canada (Student)
• UNSAAC ACM Student Chapter - Cusco, Peru (Student)
• Wilmington University ACM Student Chapter - New Castle, USA (Student)

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