INWES Europe x NMITE Unconference 2025
Schedule
Thu, 06 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am to Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
NMITE, Skylon campus | Hereford, EN
About this Event
The International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES) European Regional Network (INWES Europe), in partnership with NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering), is convening a two-day regional conference to bring together women in STEM from across Europe. This gathering will offer a platform for professional development, policy dialogue, and long-term visioning for the INWES network.
What is an unconference? An unconference is an unstructured conference, with a loosely planned (or completely unplanned) agenda which is led by delegates. We are however proposing an initial theme to help us get started. Delegates will be asked to participate to shape the event as we progress through the two days. If you want to initiate a discussion, tell us!
Hosted in the innovative educational setting of NMITE, the unconference will feature invited talks, workshops and collaborative sessions. The first day of the event will be "Setting the Vision"; on the second day we will be "Shaping the Future Together".
Agenda
Thursday 6 November
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome & "Setting a Vision"
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote Speakers
Info: Regional synergy and partnerships, diversity and solidarity in STEM
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
"What next?" Delegates setting the agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Provided Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Parallel Round Tables
Info: Initial suggestions for Round Table include: Youth Empowerment, Leadership for Women in STEM, Collaboration for STEAM Education, Being Bold: Equal Finance, Diversity across communities (underrepresented groups, including LGBTQIA+ ), Partnership across Europe and the World.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Optional Conference Dinner
Info: This is not included in the initial event ticket price, and additional cost will be incurred if you wish to attend. Details and the cost will be confirmed in the emailed delegate pack.
Friday 7 November
🕑: 09:30 AM
Welcome to Day 2 and Virtual Keynotes
Info: Wars and managing crises, collaboration and cooperation, stories and lessons
🕑: 10:30 AM
Discussions over Tea and Coffee
Info: Including outputs from Day 1
🕑: 11:00 AM
Strategic Workshops
Info: Subthemes will have been selected by the delegates, for example: The Future of INWES Europe, Allies in Diversity: Standing up for Science and Engineering, STEAM Education: from school to CPD. What actions and commitments can we make?
🕑: 12:15 PM
Closing Remarks and Thanks
🕑: 12:30 PM
Lunch with Conference outputs exhibition
🕑: 01:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Option 1: INWES Board Meeting
Info: Observers are welcome to attend this in-person Board Meeting. Details will be emailed with the delegate information pack.
🕑: 01:15 PM
Option 2: Tour of Hereford
Info: Continue networking with fellow attendees with a tour of Hereford. Details will be emailed with the delegate information pack.
Where is it happening?
NMITE, Skylon campus, Canary Drive, Hereford, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 175.00
