In the world of engineering, knowing your stuff is great, but knowing the right people can make a huge difference in your career. It’s like having a team of people who can help you succeed.
Why Making Connections Matters:
- Building Your Team: It’s about finding people who understand what you do. They can give you advice, help you solve problems, and support you.
- Learning from Experts: You can meet women who have had successful careers in engineering. They can share their experiences and help you figure out your own path.
- Finding Great Opportunities: Sometimes, the best jobs and projects aren’t advertised. You might hear about them through people you know.
- Feeling More Confident: Seeing other women succeed can make you feel more confident in your own abilities.
The WES Annual Conference: A Great Place to Meet People
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Annual Conference is a fantastic place to meet other women in engineering.
- Meet Lots of Different People: You’ll meet engineers at all stages of their careers, from those just starting out to those who are leaders in the field. You’ll get to meet women who are already doing incredible things in engineering. They can give you advice, tell you about their experiences, and inspire you to reach for your dreams.
- Learn New Things: The conference has workshops and talks where you can learn new skills and hear from experts. View the Programme
- Find Job Opportunities: Companies come to the conference looking for talented engineers. Our Exhibitors are excited to meet you and include:
- Feel Supported: The conference is a friendly place where you can connect with other women who understand your experiences.
What to Expect:
✅ Inspiring keynote speakers
✅ Technical talks on cutting-edge engineering topics
✅ Interactive workshops for both early-career and senior engineers
✅ Opportunities to network and connect in the exhibition areas
✅ Companies looking for talented engineers
✅ The chance to meet women at all stages of their careers
Our incredible speaker line up includes:
- Susan Khan & Geeta Morar (Hitachi Rail) – The 4 Lines Modernisation Project
- Paula McMahon (WES Climate Emergency Group) – Ethical & legal climate dilemmas for 2035
- Laura Shrieves (Ultra Maritime, VP Engineering) and Claire Johnson (Thales) – Leadership for Senior Career Engineers
- Alan King (IMECHE) – Harnessing the Power of AI
- Anouska Carling (STEM Returners) – Supporting returners to engineering
… and many more!
How to Connect with People:
- Plan Ahead: Think about who you want to meet and what you want to learn.
- Start Conversations: Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself.
- Listen and Ask Questions: Show that you’re interested in what other people have to say.
- Keep in Touch: After the conference, connect with people on LinkedIn or send them an email.
Connecting with others is a key part of building a successful career in engineering. The WES Annual Conference is a great place to start.
Book your place now and join us at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham on April 28 & 29th