Since the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) launched in Korea in 2020, SWE Korea has hosted annual conferences to create connections among engineers, future leaders, and industry partners. On Nov. 27, SWE Korea held its third year-end conference in Seoul.
Over 100 attendees gathered at ASEM Tower 5F, CISCO Korea, for the 2024 conference. Centered around the theme “Innovate Beyond Limits,” the event featured keynote speeches, tech-sharing sessions, small group networking sessions, and personal talks from experts across various fields.
Conference highlights included:
- Innovate: Cho Eun-jung, executive director of KOLON, inspired attendees with her vision for future innovation.
- Elevate: Kim Young-pyo, manager at GM, and Bonnie Kim, manager at HP, shared valuable insights into fostering leadership and driving personal growth.
- Integrate: Top global companies provided practical strategies and actionable ideas during tech-sharing sessions.
- Innovators Unite: Participants engaged in dynamic and interactive networking sessions, building meaningful connections.
This year’s conference welcomed engineers from seven different companies, marking a broader range of representation compared to previous years. The inclusion of companies like GM, HP, Cisco, Kolon, and Boeing demonstrates the conference’s growing diversity in terms of industry participation.
Speakers and participants at the 2024 SWE Korea Annual Conference
The age distribution showed that those in their 30s (37%) and 40s (32%) made up the largest proportion of attendees, while participants in their 20s (17%) and 50s (13%) accounted for smaller shares. In terms of gender, women comprised 80% of the attendees, with men making up the remaining 20%.
Participants walked away with valuable insights and tools to excel in technology, leadership, and industry collaboration. Through inspiring keynote speeches, tech sharing, personal talks, and networking sessions, attendees gained actionable knowledge in innovation and leadership, while fostering a sense of community among women engineers and leaders.
The SWE Korea Year-End Conference 2024 showcased the impact of collaboration and innovation in creating meaningful progress. As we look ahead to another exciting year, we remain committed to empowering engineers, fostering connections, and creating a future where diversity leads to groundbreaking advancements.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event! You can get involved with SWE Korea via our website, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
