We want to provide a platform for dialogue, raise awareness and support the industry's efforts to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces for employees which is why we've launched our Women in Engineering programme. As an industry, there is more we can do, and as an event we know that it is important to encourage and include all those who work within our important global value chain.
The challenges faced by women in engineering are multifaceted, ranging from gender bias and underrepresentation to work-life balance conflicts with societal norms.
Despite these hurdles, the proportion of women engineers in the UK has risen from 10.5% in 2010 to 16.5% in 2021, and similar trends are observed in the US, particularly in environmental engineering.
Our networking opportunities celebrate the brilliance of diversity, encouraging connections that transcend barriers, all while addressing the critical question: How can we build a more balanced and fair environment for all engineers, regardless of gender?
With this initiative launched in 2024, CWIEME Berlin wants to provide a platform for dialogue, create awareness and support the industry efforts to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces for employees. Attendees gained valuable insights from industry leaders and built connections during productive networking sessions.
The agenda features a Fireside Chat focused on cultural diversity and global collaboration. This conversation explores the importance of cultural diversity and cross- cultural collaboration in driving innovation and success.
The event also includes networking segments. "Welcome Coffee" planned to connect, inspire and empower the women in engineering, and "Celebrating the Brilliance", designed to foster connections and honor the diversity among attendees.
These sessions will dive deep how to foster and encourage more diversity in the workplace and on the crucial role of building allyship and advocacy. The participants will share personal stories and offer practical tips supporting colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
In this panel, the focus will be on how diversity, including gender diversity, contributes to innovation in engineering. This session will show that having women in engineering not only supports equity but also drives creativity and progress in the sector.
Dr. Anna Ermakova
Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing of Electrical Machines| Electrical Energy Management Group
University of Bristol
Javiera McGuiggan
Assistant Vice President. Global Business Leader
Cargill BioIndustrial – Power Systems
Assi. Prof. Dr. Lidija Tepeš Golubić
Vice Dean for Research, Projects and International Cooperation
Zagreb University of Applied Sciences
Roberta Colombo
Marketing Manager Transportation - Electrical Power Grid & Charging Infrastructure
Syensqo
Whether you are a seasoned engineer or just starting out, this is a space to connect, inspire and empower the Women in Engineering at CWIEME.
* Refreshments provided
This session will explore the challenges and opportunities women face in leadership roles within the engineering industry. It will highlight successful women engineers who have navigated career obstacles and discuss the strategies they used to rise to leadership positions
Dr. Kamila Klug
Director of Business Development- Material Solutions| Altair’s Women in Tech ERG Advocate
Altair
This session will address policies and practices that organisations can implement to close the gender gap in engineering, including recruitment, retention, and career development initiatives specifically designed for women
Chiara Amarato, Ph.D
Aerothermodynamics Researcher and Code Developer for hypersonic application
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Helen Watts
Executive Director
Student Energy Council | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Corporate Knights Sustainability 30 Under 30
Embrace Diversity and mingle with fellow attendees and enjoy valuable connections you make at Women in Engineering at CWIEME.
* Refreshments provided
Transformers Magazine and CWIEME are working together on a new format of the Women in Power Engineering programme.
In this series of live sessions, we'll be interviewing prominent women at the academy, designed to support women in our industry through scholarships for education at the Transformers Academy.
This initiative is a core value of our project and we're enthusiastic about making a positive impact together.
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Discover what's new and what's coming back for 2025. More networking, more workshops and more exciting initiatives designed to provide you the latest knowledge and build connections.
The Academic Excellence Hub at CWIEME Berlin serves as a dedicated space for universities and research institutions to present groundbreaking projects, connect with industry leaders, and engage with potential employers.
CWIEME Talks is a hub that provides content full of actionable strategies and deep dives into the latest trends and innovations in the industry.
Connect @ CWIEME is the industry's premier networking programme, whether you're looking to meet potential partners, expand your network, or explore new business opportunities, this initiative ensures you get the most out of your time at the event.
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