Program Schedule

Three days of inspiring sessions, workshops, and cultural experiences designed to empower women leaders in engineering

Day 1 - December 6, 2025

Empowering Leadership and Mentorship

Mövenpick Hotel, Amman
08:00 – 09:00

Registration

09:00 – 09:02

National Anthem

09:02 – 09:04

Recites from Qur’an

09:04 – 09:15

Welcoming & Introductory Remarks

Summit Chair: Dr. Yusra Obeidat

09:15 – 09:30

(Online) Remarks by the IEEE WIE Global Chairwoman

Dr. Winnie N. Ye

09:30 – 10:15

(Online) Distinguished Speech

Eng. Izzy Hossain, Director at Altera, USA

10:15 – 10:35

Speech by the Patron of the Ceremony

10:35 – 11:30

Live Music and Jordanian Dabka

11:30 – 12:30

Exhibitors* & Coffee Break

*Booths from WIE-Jordan and WIE AGs (all Jordanian universities), IEEE-Jordan Section, various industries & companies, cultural displays, handmade crafts & artwork booths, Sight Group booth, and the YP booth.

12:30 – 13:30

Panel Discussion: "Uniting Strengths: The Global Impact of Women in Engineering"

Moderator: Dr. Esraa Alsharoa. Panelists: Dr. Yusra Obeidat, Prof. Ala Khalifah, Dr. Celia Shahnaz, Dr. Nadine Abbas.

13:30 – 14:30

Panel Discussion: "Strategies for Effective Leadership"

Panelists: Prof. Ismail Hinti, Prof. Fadia Mayyas, Prof. Muwaffaq Otoom. Moderator: Dr. Rula Al-Rawashdeh.

14:30 – 15:30

Lunch

15:30 – 16:30

Panel Discussion: "Driving Policy for Women in STEM"

H.E. Eng. Amani Azzam, Eng. Reem Hamdan, Eng. Suhair Al-Mhairat, Eng. Maleeka Zakarnah.

16:30 – 17:00

Workshop: The R8 YP Opportunities and Activities

Led by YP Region 8 Chair and YP-Jordan Chair

17:00 – 17:30

WIE Mentorship Program Showcase: Stories from mentees in the WIE-Jordan Program

Expert Speakers

Learn from industry leaders and pioneering women in engineering

Interactive Workshops

Hands-on sessions to develop your leadership and technical skills

Cultural Experience

Explore Jordan's rich heritage at Petra and Wadi Rum