ICFP strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment where people from different backgrounds and experiences can thrive around a shared passion for functional programming.
We host several events focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can register for any of these events during registration by marking the appropriate boxes, but this is not required for attendance. We hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome at any of these events.
These events include:
- Networking and community building lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 14-15) for underrepresented minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
- Women in PL dinner on Wednesday, October 15, for women in the programming languages community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
The diversity committee,
- Michael Coblenz (mcoblenz@ucsd.edu)
- Alejandro Russo (russo@chalmers.se)
- KS Sivaramakrishnan (kc@kcsrk.info)
Tue 14 OctDisplayed time zone: Perth change
12:10 - 13:40 | |||
12:10 90mLunch | Lunch ICFP/SPLASH Catering | ||
12:10 - 13:40 | LGBTQ LunchICFP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Peony Dining Room Chair(s): Mae Milano Princeton University | ||
Wed 15 OctDisplayed time zone: Perth change
12:10 - 13:40 | |||
12:10 90mLunch | Lunch ICFP/SPLASH Catering | ||
12:10 - 13:40 | |||
15:20 - 16:00 | |||
15:20 40mCoffee break | Break ICFP/SPLASH Catering | ||
19:00 - 21:00 | Women in PL DinnerICFP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair(s): Milijana Surbatovich University of Maryland The dinner’s details and logistics are here. | ||
DEI Lunches
There will be two lunches targeted specifically to underrepresented groups of the programming languages community. The goal of both lunches is to bring together members of these groups in order to building relationships and informally network.
LGBTQ+ Lunch
This lunch will be held with the goal of bringing together members of the LGBTQ+ community and provide opportunities for networking and community building.
URM Lunch
This lunch is meant to bring together members of populations that have been historically underrepresented in the ICFP community, including women, African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders. The goal of this informal lunch is to foster relationships, and promote informal networking.
Women in PL Dinner
The Women in PL dinner aims to connect women in the programming lanugages community, including researchers, developers, faculty, post-docs and students. It is intended to celebrate achievements, small and big, and provide a low-pressure atmosphere to foster building one’s support group.
The Women in PL dinner will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, October 15.
- Restaurant Name: Whole Earth
- Address: 76 Peck Seah St, Singapore 079331
- Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r98aAYwkZjpxhB4H8
- Website: https://www.wholeearth.com.sg/
About the restaurant: Whole Earth is Singapore’s first and only plant-based restaurant awarded the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand since 2016, a recognition they have proudly held since 2016. They are committed to serving wholesome, Peranakan-Thai plant-based cuisine that delights both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Thank you for supporting the nation’s sustainability efforts.
Registration Required: We kindly ask you to join the dinner only if you have selected to attend it during your ICFP/SPLASH’25 registration and have a conference registration for Wednesday: the restaurant might not be able to accommodate walk-ins above a certain capacity.