IEEE WIE DAY

Technology with Purpose: Innovate Responsibly, Inspire Globally, Lead with Integrity

Celebrate IEEE WIE Day

IEEE Women in Engineering was formally established on 29 June 1997 and since then WIE has proudly supported an ever-growing community of women in STEM and taken steps to promote change in the industry.

The 2026 IEEE WIE Day celebrations will begin on 23 June to coincide with ‘International Women in Engineering Day’ and close on 7 July.

The WIE Affinity Groups and Student Branch Affinity Groups all over the world come together to organize their  events.

 Let’s encourage each other to support the advancement of women in STEM across the globe!

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Windhya Rankothge

Co-Chair, WIE Day & WIE Special Days

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Aryan

Co-Chair, WIE Day & WIE Special Days

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Welcome Messages

Winnie Ye, IEEE WIE Chair, encourages the entire WIE community to organize their events during the 2026 IEEE WIE Day celebration period.

IEEE WIE Day Chair, Windhya Rankothge, encourages all the Affinity Groups/Student Branch Affinity Groups worldwide to organize their WIE Day events from 23 June to 7 July 2026 and register them in vTools with the hashtag #IEEEWIEDay.

Event Topics & Types

  Please remember to incorporate the overarching theme of ‘Technology with Purpose: Innovate Responsibly, Inspire Globally, Lead with Integrity’

Potential Event Focus Areas

  • Responsible & Ethical Technology

      • Responsible innovation
      • Accountable Technology
      • Integrity in automation
      • IEEE Code of Ethics awareness

  • Professionals in STEM Leadership & Empowerment

      • Leadership stories
      • Showcasing innovators

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  • UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment

      • Events connecting this year’s theme with SDGs

  • Digital Inclusion & Community Impact

      • Digital literacy programs for rural/underprivileged groups

  • Knowledge Sharing & Professional Development

      • Case studies
      • Talks, presentations, seminars
      • Fireside chats
      • Forums, webinars, workshops

Types of Events

  • Case Study Sessions

  • Panel Discussions (e.g., Responsible AI, Integrity & Automation)

  • Leadership Storytelling Events

  • Sustainable Development Goals -Aligned Sessions

  • Code of Ethics Awareness Sessions/Chats (IEEE Code of Ethics)

  • Digital Literacy Workshops

  • Pitch Competitions

  • Innovation Bootcamps

  • Poster Competitions

  • Industry and Entrepreneurship Activities

  • General Events:

      • Forums
      • Presentations
      • Seminars
      • Talks
      • Webinars
      • Workshops

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Photo Contests

Prizes

  • People’s Choice Photo Contest winner: $500.
  • Committee’s Choice Photo Contest winner: $500.

Note: The prize money will go to the winning Affinity Group/Student Branch Affinity Group and not to an individual.

IEEE WIE Day Badge Contest

Host or participate in WIE Day events between 23 June and 7 July and earn a WIE DAY Badge in IEEE Collabratec.  All badge earners will be entered into a drawing in August and 5 winners will be selected randomly  to receive WIE branded merchandise.

Earn the Badge & Be Eligible to Win Prizes.

Eligibility begins 23 June 9AM EST and ends on 15 July 11:59:59PM EST.

How

  • Attend an IEEE WIE Day event, and snap a picture at the event (in-person or online).

  • Log in to your IEEE Collabratec account and go to the Global WIE Network Community.

  • Then earn the IEEE WIE Day Badge as detailed here (2 steps):

    • Step 1: Look for the specifically labeled post, IEEE WIE Day Badge Step 1 and in the comment field, post an image of your WIE Day event (screenshots are acceptable) along with the name of your Affinity Group/Student Branch
    • Step 2: Look for the specifically labeled post, IEEE WIE Day Badge Step 2 and answer the poll question (make sure to select ‘submit’).

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