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Bold Breakthroughs: Women Reshaping the Engineering Landscape
June 19, 2024 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute

IPC is shining a spotlight on the incredible women in the electronics industry who are breaking barriers, making bold breakthroughs, and paving the way for future generations. They're not just engineers – they're innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers who are transforming the field in ways never seen before.
Join IPC on June 24 at 10:00 am EDT for a special virtual event, "Bold Breakthroughs: Women Reshaping the Engineering Landscape," as we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). Our lineup of panelists features eight extraordinary women from all different countries, each a leader in her own right within the electronics industry:
- Susann Chen, Senior Engineer, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. (China)
- Savita Ganjigatti, Vice President, Engineering, Sienna ECAD Technologies (India)
- Milea Kammer, Senior Engineering Manager – Materials Engineering, Honeywell Aerospace (United States)
- Susan Kayesar, PCBflow Product Manager, Siemens Digital Industries Software (Israel)
- Carol Marsh, Head of Digital Systems, Celestia Technologies (United Kingdom)
- Raquel Rodriguez, CEO, INSYTE SA (Spain)
- Outi Rusanen, Principal Interconnection Specialist, TactoTek (Finland)
- Corina Stocker, Senior Expert Press-fit Technology, Continental Automotive Technologies (Germany)
Emcee: IPC’s Teresa Rowe, Senior Director, Assembly & Standards Technology
Get ready to hear firsthand about:
- Their inspiring engineering journey
- Their proudest accomplishment
- One invaluable piece of advice (or a lesson learned)
Meet the faces behind the feats — this is your chance to connect with these trailblazing women, learn from their experiences, and chart your own path to success.
Don't miss out on this empowering event and get ready to be inspired like never before! Together, let's celebrate the unstoppable force of female engineers and ignite a new era of innovation.
Visit IPC's website for more information and to register for this event.
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