09/07/2026
✨ IEEE Beijing Section WIE International Leadership Summit (ILS) 2026 ✨
IEEE Region 10 Women in Engineering Committee Chair (North Asia and Pacific), Prof. Pauline Kawamoto joined the IEEE Beijing Section WIE International Leadership Summit (ILS) 2026, held on 13 June 2026 at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center, Beijing.
Co-hosted by the IEEE Beijing Section Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group, IEEE Beijing Office, IEEE China Council, and the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI), the summit marked the second time the IEEE Beijing Section WIE AG was selected by IEEE Women in Engineering to host this prestigious global event.
The summit featured inspiring welcome addresses from IEEE leaders, followed by insightful keynote presentations from distinguished experts in academia and industry. Centered around the theme "Embodied Innovation – Her Vision for Tomorrow," the discussions highlighted the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and robotics, celebrated the contributions of women in engineering, and encouraged young professionals and students to embrace opportunities in shaping the future of technology.
The engaging discussions continued beyond the formal sessions, with students and industry representatives connecting with speakers to explore emerging technologies and career pathways.
A special highlight was the guided tour of the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) demonstration area, where participants experienced cutting-edge AI and robotics innovations across sports, smart living, healthcare, and human-centered intelligent agents.
Events like the IEEE WIE International Leadership Summit continue to inspire collaboration, innovation, and leadership, empowering the next generation of engineers to create technology for humanity.