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
Registration
National Anthem
Recites from Qur’an
Welcoming & Introductory Remarks
Summit Chair: Dr. Yusra Obeidat
(Online) Remarks by the IEEE WIE Global Chairwoman
Dr. Winnie N. Ye
(Online) Distinguished Speech
Eng. Izzy Hossain, Director at Altera, USA
Speech by the Patron of the Ceremony
Live Music and Jordanian Dabka
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.
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.
Panel Discussion: "Strategies for Effective Leadership"
Panelists: Prof. Ismail Hinti, Prof. Fadia Mayyas, Prof. Muwaffaq Otoom. Moderator: Dr. Rula Al-Rawashdeh.
Lunch
Panel Discussion: "Driving Policy for Women in STEM"
H.E. Eng. Amani Azzam, Eng. Reem Hamdan, Eng. Suhair Al-Mhairat, Eng. Maleeka Zakarnah.
Workshop: The R8 YP Opportunities and Activities
Led by YP Region 8 Chair and YP-Jordan Chair
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