The 20th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES20) will take place in Clark Freeport and Economic Zone, Pampanga, Philippines, from 4–7 August 2026. The conference theme – Global Women in STEM: Building HerStory of Inclusive World – will highlight the achievements, innovations, and leadership of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and showcase how science and engineering can shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Important Dates
August 1, 2025 : Abstract Submission Opens
December 1, 2025 : Abstract Submission Deadline
March 15, 2025 : Notification of Acceptance
May 31, 2026 : Full Paper Submission
August 4–7, 2026 : In-Person Presentations (Clark)
The conference programme will focus on six thematic areas:
- Gender & Diversity in STEM: Inclusive STEM education, gender policy reform, intersectional leadership, mentorship programs, AI for inclusion, community outreach
- Renewable Energy & Efficiency: Clean energy access, women in renewables, green building design, AI in energy systems, off-grid solutions, energy policy equity
- Circular Economy: Zero-waste design, women in recycling, e-waste solutions, circular supply chains, AI in materials tracking, sustainable packaging
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Inclusive startups, STEM incubators, frugal innovation, women-led ventures, AI-powered solutions, innovation policy
- Food Security & Nutrition: Food tech innovation, women in agriculture, climate-smart farming, AI in agriculture, nutrition engineering, urban food systems
- Health & Biomedical Engineering: Medical device access, women’s health tech, assistive technologies, AI in diagnostics, telehealth systems, health equity tools
📌For more information and to submit your abstract:
Website: https://icwes20.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icwes20
Email: ptcwen@gmail.com