Women make up only 34% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) despite of the critical roles that they play in the field.  How can our society support and empower women, and increase their representation in traditionally male-dominated sectors? Facing gender-specific social expectations, how do women bring talent and creativity, and make meaningful contributions to research, innovation, and business?

You are warmly invited to the International Department´s International Women´s Day Forum. You will hear individual experiences and insight from highly successful women from both academia and industry, and engage in thought-provoking discussions.

Food and Drinks will be provided.

Keynote speaker:
Ms. Christine Grotz, CEO & Shareholder Weber-Hydraulik

Panelists:
- Dr. Judith Elsner: Managing Director of International Department of the KIT
- Dr. Jingyuan Xu: Head of `ZEco Thermal Lab`, IMT/KIT, Hector RCD Award winner
- Ms. Minyue Wei: CBS student representative, Hector Scholar
- Ms. Franziska Fessenmayr: Strategy and Governance, Daimler Truck AG, Hector School alumna

Moderator:
Ms. Song Utz: Manager College Program and Student Counselor

Find out more about our speakers!

Date:
March 8, 2024 from 4 - 6 pm

Location: 
Option 1: 
Josephine Hector Auditorium, International Department des KIT gGmbH
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe

Option 2:
Online via Zoom 
(You will receive the link by e-mail after your registration)

Please note that there are only 50 places available for in person audience. If these have already been allocated, you will be informed and placed on the waiting list.