This the fourth session of the WIE Synergy series. Through an engaging fireside chat, this event brings together visionary leaders from diverse regions to share insights on bridging geographical and cultural gaps, fostering inclusive leadership, and driving impactful initiatives
Does AI keep you up at night? Wondering how to stay relevant as your role evolves? In this interactive career‑focused session, we’ll examine how engineers navigated major technological disruption during the rise of simulation tools in the 80s and 90s—and what those lessons can teach us today. Through discussion and real‑world examples, participants will identify transferable skills, career strategies, and practical steps to confidently position themselves for growth in the age of AI.
This talk presents a wireless power transfer system that dynamically tracks and realigns an electromagnetic beam to reliably power small, deeply implanted medical devices as they move. Unlike conventional near‑field methods requiring fixed alignment, the approach maintains energy delivery and supports simultaneous data communication. The session also outlines the path from theory to experimental validation and highlights applications in implantable devices, robotics, and related fields.
Innovation isn’t a lucky spark—it’s a capability organizations can build. In this session, Jennifer Light‑Holets shows how enterprises can turn curiosity, technical expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration into repeatable, measurable innovation. Drawing on her experience as an inventor and IP leader, she shares practical ways to identify high‑impact problems, capture ideas, accelerate learning, and turn inventions into competitive advantage. Participants will leave with actionable strategies for embedding problem‑solving into daily work and creating a culture where innovation becomes an operational discipline that drives long‑term growth.
