The WFEO Committee on Women in Engineering (WIE) organized the webinar “Empowering Women Engineers AI-Driven Innovation and Entrepreneurship” on 26 November 2025.
The recording is available by clicking on the below image.
Host:
- Ing Dr. Enyonam Kpekpena, Chair, WFEO Women in Engineering Committee (WIE), Ghana
Moderators:
- Dr Nassirah Laloo, Vice Chair – WIE theme 2, Mauritius
- Eng. Jitu Kebede, Deputy Vice Chair – WIE theme 2, Ethiopia
Speakers:
- Dr. Sheeba Armoogum, Associate Professor – University of Mauritius, Mauritius – “Digital inclusion and communication: Using AI and SMS tools for engagement”
- Mahganj Durra, Assistant Instructor – ALMAN University, UAE – “AI as a catalyst for women’s innovation and Entrepreneurship”
- Ir. Jess Vun Wey Tyng, ESG Consultant & Vice chair person – Malaysia Green Council, Malaysia – “Bridging the gaps: Mentoring, funding and gender bias in innovation”
- Lensa Kebede, Civil Engineer, Ethiopia – “Women engineers leading start-ups and emerging tech ventures”
- Jeanette Southwood, Vice Chair – WIE theme 3, Canada – “Building support systems through AI upskilling, mentorship and partnership”
