Cécile Deprez
Scientific Researcher German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Cécile Deprez (they/them) is a researcher in the field of satellite positioning (GPS) at the German Space Centre (DLR) in Munich. At DLR, Cécile has developed a number of activities related to diversity and inclusion as the co-founder of networks for women & gender minorities, internationals and LGBTQIA+ folks. Since 2022, Cécile has been active as a speaker on topics such as sexism, microaggressions, allyship, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Through story sharing, Cécile sheds light on the issues faced by underrepresented groups in STEM, delivering impactful and solution-oriented speeches aiming at igniting essential discussions and driving change for a more inclusive workplace.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Strategies for Advancing Gender Equity in Engineering
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
- Create inclusive recruitment and hiring practices
- The role of organisational culture fostering gender equity
- Adress unconscious bias and gender stereotypes in the workplace
Thursday 05 June 10:30 - 11:15 Central Stage
Women in Engineering
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
- Create inclusive recruitment and hiring practices
- The role of organisational culture fostering gender equity
- Adress unconscious bias and gender stereotypes in the workplace
