IEEE International Leadership Summit Paris 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝑬𝑬𝑬 𝑾𝑰𝑬 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒐 ! Your energy and dedication inspire us every day. 💡💜

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✨ Thank You, ISEP!

A heartfelt thank you to Isep - École d'ingénieurs du numérique for hosting the IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Summit (WIE ILS) Paris 2025 and for the warm welcome throughout the event.

Our sincere thanks to Aline Aubertin, CEO of ISEP, for her strong support of women in STEM, and to Lionel Tormain, Maria Trocan, and Saud Ahmad Khan for their coordination and support, which played a key role in the success of this summit.

We are grateful for this meaningful collaboration and proud to have shared inspiring moments in Paris together 💜

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💙 Thank You for Making History with Us

A heartfelt thank you to IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and IEEE Region 8 Women in Engineering for sponsoring our first ILS Paris edition and for their continued support.

Your support made this milestone possible and continues to inspire what we build next.

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💙 Thank You, MKS Inc.

We are proud and grateful to thank MKS Inc. for sponsoring ILS Paris, our very first Paris edition. Your support played a meaningful role in bringing this event to life and in empowering conversations around leadership, innovation, and women in engineering.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for believing in the vision of ILS Paris.

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💙 Thank You to Our Sponsor, IEEE Standards Association

We would like to warmly thank IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA , sponsor of ILS Paris, for their support and trust in our event.

A special thank you to Mr. Hermann Brand for his inspiring talk, “Why Standards Matter,” and for the engaging Q&A session he led. His insights were a powerful reminder that meaningful global impact starts with shared standards and collaboration.

We are truly grateful for your contribution to the success of this event.

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Day 2 Highlights ILS Paris 2025 ✨

What an unforgettable second day at 💙
A day filled with courage, honest conversations, and powerful voices from across the world of engineering, leadership, and sustainability.

Here’s what shaped this beautiful final day:

💬 More Than a Title
with Carrie Shelatz, Marisa Pena, Kasey Catlett, Sneha Patil and Susanne Richter

🧭 Career by Design
with Izabela Katarzyna

🌍 STEM for Sustainable & Humanitarian Impact
with Peter Nagy, Isabelle Warnier Le Den, Bruno Meyer, Izabela Kramarz and Emna Amri

📘Why Standards Matter
with Hermann Brand

🌊 Climate Change & Ocean Sustainability
with René Garello

💡 Empowering Through IEEE R8 WIE
with Maya Alawar

🤝 Interactive Round-tables
with Rushali Thakkar, Maria Trocan, Fairouz Fattoum & Khaldoun Taktak

✨ Closing Ceremony
with Emna Amri, Carrie Shelatz, Aline Aubertin and Lionel Trojman
followed by lunch and a beautiful Gala Dinner

Thank you to every speaker, volunteer, and participant who brought energy, kindness, and inspiration.
What a way to close ILS Paris 2025. 💙✨

What a fantastic first day at ILS Paris 2025! 🎉

We were joined by inspiring leaders who shared their insights on leadership, diversity, and the future of engineering.

Day 1 Highlights:

• Opening Ceremony Speakers: Our Chair Emna Amri, Winnie Ye, Chair, IEEE Women in Engineering (online), France Section Chair Rene Garello, WIE France Chair Florence Sèdes, ISEP CEO Aline AUBERTIN, and our Platinum Sponsor MKS Representative Rahul Bose.
• Diversity, Leadership and Human Perspective in STEM; Aline AUBERTIN, Magali Anderson, Florence Sèdes, Maya Alawar
• Beyond Barriers: Inclusive Leadership; Madhuri Andrews
• Future Shapers: Young Professionals; Srinivas Nagaraja, Nicole Caballero Canchanya

We ended the day with a pizza party, IEEE Puzzler activity, and networking. Thank you to everyone for your participation!

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✨ Step Into the ILS Paris 2025 Experience ✨

A day built for everyone who believes in the power of engineering, connection, and shared purpose.

This year’s program introduces two vibrant tracks: Leadership, Diversity & Human Connection and Sustainability, Innovation & Humanitarian Impact, each filled with honest conversations, eye-opening workshops, and stories that spark new ways of thinking.

Whether you’re joining to learn, meet new people, or explore fresh ideas, you’ll find plenty of opportunities. From poster sessions and networking moments to spontaneous hallway conversations, the day is designed to leave you inspired and ready to make a difference, wherever you’re starting from.

🌍🤝 All are welcome.

For more details and the full program sessions, visit: https://r8.ieee.org/ils-brest-france/call-for-papers/

🌍 The IEEE WIE International Leadership Summit 2025 is uniting a truly global community.

This year, we are proud to welcome 20+ speakers, 60+ participants, and representation from 20+ nationalities for two days dedicated to leadership, innovation, and meaningful collaboration.

✨ Let’s empower, connect, and shape the future of women in engineering together.

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Only 4 days left before we meet in Paris for the IEEE WIE International Leadership Summit 2025.

A truly special moment awaits us, where passionate minds, dedicated leaders, and inspiring innovators will come together to share ideas, stories, and hope for the future of women in engineering.

Can’t wait to welcome you all to Paris 💛