Connecting You Locally To Barcelona, Spain
25-26 May 2023
Welcome to Barcelona – a cosmopolitan city that offers culture, cuisine, history, and industry! Join hundreds of participants at the WE Local Barcelona conference to network and learn through professional development sessions, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities, and more.
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 and partners to connect through professional development sessions, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities, and more. Questions? Contact welocal@swe.org
Partner
Partners gain visibility, increased brand awareness, valuable professional connections and more.
Nominate a Keynote Speaker
The keynotes are the highlight of the conference for many attendees. Is there someone you would like to hear from at WE Local? Nominate them here. We’re looking for influential women who can tell their story and inspire others.
Poster Competition Open
The Poster Competition provides undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to present their research and projects to a broad audience. The deadline to apply is 31 January 2023. Learn more.
Meet the Advisory Board
The conference is led by a team of talented and dedicated SWE members from across the continent. Meet the WE Local Europe Advisory Board.
“There are not that many women in engineering so it’s really important for me to be here just to encourage that going forward.”
– Samantha McQueen, Attendee, WE Local Prague
Fresh Ideas
With dozens of sessions across four different tracks, there will be no shortage of breakthrough ideas shared in Barcelona. From leadership development and career transitions, to sustainability issues – there is something for everyone!
Networking
It can be difficult to meet people outside of your organisation or technical discipline. WE Local brings people together from diverse educational backgrounds, experience levels, and geographies so you can expand the richness of your network.
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 energise you to invest in yourself and your future.
Career Advancement
Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce, transition roles, or level up for your next promotion, WE Local is here to help. Access top engineering and technology organisations in Europe at our networking exhibition, while growing your skillset during educational sessions.