The WISE Conference and Awards 2026

28 September 2026 | IET London: Savoy Place

Spend a day and evening immersing yourself in inspiration, best practice, connection, and celebration of the achievements of women in STEM, as we bring together three flagship events for the first time – the WISE Conference, the WISE Awards, and the Measuring Progress Event.

The WISE Conference 2026

The WISE Conference will empower you as a STEM professional to lead inclusion and inspire change for women working in STEM roles. Gain insight to take back to your workplace from:

Expert speakers sharing real-world success stories
Practical tips for allyship and inclusive leadership
Collaborative discussions on breaking barriers in STEM
Networking opportunities with peers and mentors

Be part of the programme and submit a poster proposal by 14 July 2026.

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The WISE Awards

The WISE Awards celebrate outstanding women in STEM, and individuals and organisations who are pioneers in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

Enter or nominate an individual or organisation for one of these awards by 17 June 2026:

The Princess Royal's WISE Lifetime Achievement Award
The Princess Royal's WISE Rising Star Award
WISE Cultivating Talent Award
WISE Initiative of the Year Award

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OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Measuring Progress Event 2026

Measuring Progress Event 2026 Designed for HR and EDI specialists, this event is your chance to to benchmark your progress against the WISE HR diagnostic which forms part of our WISE Gender Equity Framework.

You will also have the chance to attend some of the WISE Conference sessions as part of the day.

Open to WISE Member organisations who have completed the diagnostic tool.

More information coming soon!

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“This was a fantastic and inspiring day, listening to incredible women in engineering, and making connections with other people in the industry.”

“This conference was inspiring from start to finish, it was planned to perfection and I can’t wait for the next one.”

“Fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded people who believe that women have a place in science and engineering. I have been inspired to do more.”

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

Position your organisation as a thought leader in promoting gender equity in STEM, while gaining brand exposure and making valuable contacts.

Find out more about sponsorship and exhibition