About WE Local

WE Local conferences are organized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to bring together participants in all stages of their collegiate and professional journey. The conferences create space for engineers, technologists, and partners to connect through professional development sessions, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities, and more.

WE Local attendees range from university students to senior-level professionals who come from a variety of engineering and technology disciplines, as well as non-technical backgrounds. The conferences also attract male allies who play an important role in advancing women in STEM. All are welcome at WE Local. 

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"There's enough time to visit the career fair and get the most out of the conference. Great companies and great presence to help young ladies get that first step of industry experience." – WE Local Attendee

Our History

The very first WE Local conference was held in Amsterdam in May of 2015. WE Local has continued to take place annually in different cities across the globe. 

The following year in 2016 the first WE Local conference was held in Pune, India. After three consecutive years in Pune, the conference moved to Bengaluru, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing tech hubs.

In 2017 the WE Local conferences expanded to the United States with events in Pittsburgh, PA, and San Jose, CA. Each year since then, there have been 3-5 WE Locals held across the country.

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WE Local by the Numbers

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What to Expect at WE Local

Attendees can look forward to engaging sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders. The event aims to empower participants at all stages of their careers by providing resources and support to enhance their professional growth and success in engineering fields.

Career Advancement

Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce, transition roles, or level up for your next promotion, WE Local is here. Access top engineering and technology organizations, while growing your skillset during educational sessions.

Inspiration

The past few years have brought a lot of challenges – personally and professionally – to people’s lives. WE Local’s lineup of keynote speakers and top-notch sessions will spark inspiration and energize you to invest in yourself and your future.

Networking

It can be difficult to connect outside of your organization or discipline. WE Local brings together diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and geographies so you can expand the richness of your network.

Fresh Ideas

With dozens of sessions across multiple tracks, there will be no shortage of ideas . From career management and strategic leadership, to technical innovations – there is something for everyone!