Gender parity in STEM is still decades away.

SWE supports individuals and organisations working to close the gap. SWE membership and events are open to all genders.

WE Local Heads to Dublin in April 2026!

The conference will bring together women and allies in engineering and technology for professional development and networking in a city known for its global tech presence, rich academic partnerships, and dynamic innovation ecosystem. Join us.

Women in Engineering Fast Facts

Need an easy-to-digest infographic highlighting the current state of women in engineering and technology in Europe? Download SWE’s Fast Facts Europe to learn more!

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My SWE Experience

Jarmila Musil Novakova

Leader of Electronics, Kostal Engineering CR, Czech Republic

“The SWE community gives you fresh perspectives, it helps you to look at your challenges differently and to spot things inside you that you are capable of, but you didn’t see before.”

Inga Urbina

Software Businesses Sales Admin Specialist, Keysight Technologies, Spain

“SWE provides you with a support network – you may feel alone or isolated with a certain challenge but there is always someone within SWE sharing that challenge who can help”.

Dr. Hamideh Ahmadloo

Strategic Sourcing Manager-Americas, SIKA

“Our HR partners could identify trainings within SWE and define a one-year programme – which shows how rich the content is in the SWE platform”

Tutku Kilicaslan

Student, KU Leuven, Belgium

"My supportive friends and community in SWE always remind me to believe in myself and not underestimate what I am capable of."

Rishelle Wimmer

Senior Lecturer, Department Information Technologies & Digitalisation (IT), FH Salzburg University of Applied Science

"Our involvement with SWE has been invaluable to getting grants for research at our University as well as accreditation for new degree programs."

Ifeyinwa Jessica Igwebuike

Future Leader Graduate, Heineken, United Kingdom

“SWE doesn’t just connect me to people. It has built meaningful relationships that encouraged my growth and accountability. Being part of this community has inspired me to dream bigger and stay committed to my professional and personal development.”

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European Corporate Council

The council’s work encourages more women into technical and leadership roles, and exchanges best practices on DEI&B in engineering and technology. Learn more about SWE’s corporate partnerships.

Inspiration Sessions

SWE hosts regular virtual sessions that offer learning and networking created for European members and designed to fit into your working day.

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Mapping Gender Balance in STEM

Our recent SWE Magazine article explores key findings from Gender Scan's student survey and compares results from the US and Europe.

Affiliates in Europe

Find and connect with local SWE communities in Belgium, Czechia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the U.K.

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“Europe is the world’s leading region for gender equality and a key hub for business innovation. The SWE leadership is convinced the region can play an even more vital role in supporting our global objectives and are confident this approach will provide new energy, fresh ideas and additional value for our community”.

Karen Horting

Executive Director and CEO, SWE

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Europe – All Together

SWE Northwest Italy Affiliate Explores Career Paths Beyond Technical Roles May 14, 2026
Global Affiliate Spotlight: SWE Koç University April 13, 2026
SWE Geneva Networking Session: From Voice to Vision: Building Your Brand With AI April 8, 2026
SWE Dresden Conference 2025: Empowering Engineers Across Borders September 30, 2025
2025 WE Local Prague Recap: Inspiring Women in Engineering and Technology July 10, 2025
An Inspiring Day: Three SWE Affiliates in Spain Hold Their Annual SWE Event November 4, 2024
2024 WE Local Munich Recap: Connecting Women in Engineering and Technology July 26, 2024
2024 WE Local Collegiate Competition Achievements July 1, 2024