IEEE Wie International Leadership Summit

November 27 & 28, 2026 | The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru, India

Theme: Future‑Ready Leadership

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About IEEE WIE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

The IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Summit (WIE ILS 2026) is a flagship regional gathering that forms part of a global movement to empower and elevate women leaders in technology. Designed as a vibrant platform for collaboration, the summit brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and students to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster mentorship. With a strong focus on Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Future Technology, WIE ILS 2026 aims to inspire participants to unlock their potential and drive meaningful change in their communities and industries.

Guided by the theme “Future‑Ready Leadership”, the summit encourages attendees to challenge conventional boundaries, embrace innovation, and reimagine leadership in the age of emerging technologies. It highlights the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, and vision as essential qualities for leaders navigating rapid digital transformation. Through keynote sessions, interactive panels, and hands‑on workshops, participants will gain insights into cutting‑edge technological trends while exploring pathways for career growth and entrepreneurial success.

WIE ILS 2026 is more than a conference; it is a movement to cultivate future‑ready leaders who lead with purpose, resilience, and creativity. By redefining leadership, the summit empowers changemakers to shape a sustainable, inclusive, and technology‑driven future.

About IEEE WIE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

The IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Summit (WIE ILS 2026) is a flagship regional gathering that forms part of a global movement to empower and elevate women leaders in technology. Designed as a vibrant platform for collaboration, the summit brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and students to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster mentorship. With a strong focus on Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Future Technology, WIE ILS 2026 aims to inspire participants to unlock their potential and drive meaningful change in their communities and industries.

Guided by the theme “Future‑Ready Leadership”, the summit encourages attendees to challenge conventional boundaries, embrace innovation, and reimagine leadership in the age of emerging technologies. It highlights the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, and vision as essential qualities for leaders navigating rapid digital transformation. Through keynote sessions, interactive panels, and hands‑on workshops, participants will gain insights into cutting‑edge technological trends while exploring pathways for career growth and entrepreneurial success.

WIE ILS 2026 is more than a conference; it is a movement to cultivate future‑ready leaders who lead with purpose, resilience, and creativity. By redefining leadership, the summit empowers changemakers to shape a sustainable, inclusive, and technology‑driven future.

IEEE WIE 

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The Mission of IEEE is “To foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.” IEEE Women in Engineering (WiE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering and science.

  • Provide assistance with the formation of new IEEE WiE Affinity Groups and support ongoing activities. 
  • Recognize the outstanding achievements of women in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations.
  • Organize workshops at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in IEEE WiE. 
  • Advocate women in leadership roles in IEEE governance and career advancement for women in the profession.
  • Promote member grade advancement for women to the IEEE membership grades of Senior Member and Fellow.
  • Facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into, and retention of, women in engineering programs. 
  • Administer the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior high and high schools.

CMT ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.