Premier Women in Engineering Conference Opens Call for Speakers
IEEE Women In Engineering International Leadership Conference reveals
2017 dates, seeks speakers to lead global dialogue around women in
technology and engineering
PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The IEEE
Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (WIE ILC),
today announced details of its 2017 conference and call for speakers.
IEEE WIE ILC will be held May 22 – 23, 2017, at the San
Jose Convention Center, San Jose, Calif.
“The IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference has
been warmly embraced by the global women in STEM community. Now entering
its fourth year, we’re excited to gather some of the world’s most
powerful, innovative thought leaders together once again to share ideas
and new concepts for driving women’s advancement and entrepreneurship,”
said Nita Patel, chair, IEEE WIE ILC. “We encourage women in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics to submit speaking proposals in
support of this year’s conference.”
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WHO: |
Launched in 2013, IEEE WIE ILC, produced by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE), seeks to promote the professional development of mid-level women engineers, entrepreneurs, technologists and top executives. |
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WHAT: |
IEEE WIE ILC is distinguished by its goal to advance a global conversation among the leadership, technology, academic and scientific aspects of women in technology and engineering. |
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With topics ranging from entrepreneurship, disruptive technology, innovation and executive leadership, 2017 IEEE WIE ILC is an opportunity for established leaders, mid-career professionals, and those just entering the workforce to propose thought-provoking ideas and exchange practical expertise that can help propel their engineering careers. |
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WHEN: |
22-23 May 2017 | |||
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WHERE: |
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, Calif. | |||
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HOW: |
Prospective presenters with engineering, science, technology, |
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About IEEE Women in Engineering
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is an international professional
organization dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists and
inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests to a
career in engineering. The mission of IEEE WIE is to inspire, engage and
advance women in technical disciplines globally. IEEE WIE envisions a
vibrant community of IEEE women and men collectively using their diverse
talents to innovate for the benefit of humanity. For more information,
visit http://www.ieee.org/women.
About IEEE
IEEE, a large, global technical professional organization, is dedicated
to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly
cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional
and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety
of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and
telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and
consumer electronics. Learn more at http://www.ieee.org.
Contacts
Interprose for IEEE WIE ILC
Becky Obbema, +1 408-778-2024
becky.obbema@interprosepr.com
