Bridging Innovation: Women Leading Change in Engineering

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day & the Opening of UTS Tech Festival 2025

Join us as we launch Tech Fest 2025 in celebration of International Women in Engineering Day with a compelling panel discussion spotlighting the remarkable women who are reshaping the future of engineering.

Hosted by UTS WiEIT and moderated by Faezeh Karimi, this event brings together a powerful lineup of industry leaders, advocates, and change-makers driving innovation and inclusive leadership across infrastructure, sustainability, digital engineering, and emergency resilience.

Event Details

Date: Monday 23 June 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Building 02 Foyer

Our Featured Panelists

• Filomena Beshara – Sustainability Manager, Built | Education Chair, NAWIC

• Megan Finnie – Senior Asset Manager, Fulton Hogan | Chair, Women in Public Works (IPWEA NSW & ACT)

• Elouise Robinson – Regional Digital Engineering Lead, WSP | NSW Regional Lead, Women in BIM | UTS Alumna

• Vaishali Haria – Mechanical Engineer – Overhead Line Design, Aurecon | Chair, Women in Engineering VIC | Deputy Chair, National Committee for Women in Engineering

• Parissa Ghanem – Team Leader – Floodplain Management, Central Coast Council | Board Director, IPWEA NSW | Chair, EA College of Leadership & Management | UTS Alumna

What to Expect

• Thought-provoking insights from trailblazers across sectors of engineering and public infrastructure

• Honest reflections on navigating leadership, advocacy, and innovation in a changing profession

• Discussions on how diversity and inclusive practice drive smarter, more sustainable outcomes

• Opportunities to network, ask questions, and be part of a community shaping the future of engineering

This event is not only a celebration -  it’s a call to action. Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or seasoned engineer, come and be inspired by the women leading change in engineering today.

This event is supported by:

Please register your attendance by Friday 20 June 2025.

For enquiries contact techfestival@uts.edu.au.

Please note: We aim to accommodate dietary needs where possible, but due to operational limitations, we can’t guarantee all requirements will be met - please check with staff if you have any concerns.

To ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all attendees, security measures are in place.

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