Jenifer Castillo - Day 01 IGNITE Sess. 04 - Sections Congress 2023

Session Title : Women in Engineering Focus in Technical Activities
Session Type : Ignite Session
Session Description : Women remain underrepresented in technical fields, including in IEEE technical activities. To address this issue, it is essential to promote women's participation in the different aspects of these activities. This session will discuss strategies and best practices to attain this goal. We will explore the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, providing mentorship and networking opportunities, and promoting women's achievements and successes in technical fields. We will also discuss the challenges that women may face in technical fields and how to address them. Attendees will leave with practical tips and tools for promoting women's participation in IEEE technical activities and improving diversity and inclusion in the field.

Speaker Name : Jenifer Castillo

IEEE Sections Congress, the triennial flagship event hosted by MGA, brought together volunteer leaders from every member country to share ideas and solutions. IEEE Sections Congress 2023 was an in-person event.

Volunteer leaders worldwide met in the Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Canada, to exchange ideas and learn about the products and programs IEEE offers to members in their local areas.

There were dynamic and engaging networking sessions to exchange ideas and best practices. IEEE organizational units offered exhibit booths to provide information on IEEE resources and tools to strengthen and support vital units.

IEEE volunteers and members attended Sections Congress 2023 from 11-13 August 2023.

https://sections-congress.ieee.org/index.html