The WISE Conference 2026

28 September 2026 | IET London: Savoy Place

Spend a day amongst the thought leaders, innovators and allies who are making it their life’s work to promote gender equity in STEM.

The WISE Conference is a leading event to exchange knowledge, share best practice and inspire innovative solutions to cultivate gender parity across STEM industries.

Call for Posters

New for 2026, this is your opportunity to showcase some of the great work you and your organisations are doing for gender equity.

Presenting a poster brings your knowledge directly to an engaged audience in one of the busy conference areas.

Submit your poster proposal by Tuesday, 14 July.

Active allyship: fostering allyship for real workplace inclusion

From awareness to action: empowering allies to advocate and influence
Practical strategies for creating inclusive workplaces
Accountability to increase impact

Young Professionals: leading the change

Supporting the progression of Young Professionals through mentorship and coaching
Pathways for diverse talent to thrive
Young Professionals as role models for the next generation

Collaborative solutions: dismantling cross-sector challenges

Sharing lessons learned across industries
Addressing systemic barriers and cultural shifts
Showcasing innovative approaches and success stories

Key learning outcomes

Amplify and showcase STEM organisations who are championing women within their organisations through successful and effective EDI initiatives
Equip and skill STEM professionals with evidence-based knowledge to drive gender parity within their organisations
Build networks and collaboration by inspiring proactive conversations around how to make impactful changes toward gender parity in STEM.