STEM Women Congress Madrid

STEM Women Congress Madrid 2025

May, 6th · CaixaForum Madrid

PROGRAM

Present: Pere Estupinyà, Biochemist and science communicator

9:00 h OPENING

9:30 h WELLCOME WORDS
Eva Díaz, CEO and founder of STEM WOMEN CONGRESS
Patricia Reyes Rivera, General Director for Women, Comunidad de Madrid
Abelardo de la Rosa, Secretary of State for Education, Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes

9:40 h WELCOMING CEREMONY TO THE NEW SWC CITY
SWC Ecuador 2025

9:45 h STEM WOMEN ANNUAL REPORT
Susanna Cabos, Global President of SWC Annual Report & Customer Satisfaction & Quality Director at Schneider Electric

10:00 h TALK 1 – Abertis
Georgina Flamme, Director of Institutional Relations, Communications and Sustainability of the Abertis Group and Director of the Abertis Foundation

10:15 h TALK 2 – Kyndryl
Salomé Valero, Innovation Director at Kyndryl
Lucía Trillo, Data Scientist at Kyndryl

10:30 h TALK 3 – Michael Page
Marian Romero, Director of the Technology by PageGroup division in Madrid

10:45 h TALK 4 – Homeward Bound
Mercedes Martín, Meteorologist, oceanographer and communicator on climate change and presenter of El Tiempo on Antena 3 Noticias
Anna González, Biologist and Scientific Project Developer at Kilian Jornet Foundation
Katharina F Heil, Scientist and Programme Manager for Communities & Training at ELIXIR
Edith Guedella, Environmental Biologist and Head of Sustainability for the Construction business at ACCIONA
María González, Civil engineer and Contract management for projects at Acciona Infraestructuras
Rosa Castizo, Works at the intersection of sustainability, international cooperation, social impact and innovation.

11:00 h COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

11:45 h PANEL: HOW TO FIX THE UNDER-REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN STEM
Moderator: Claudia Rebollo, Materials Engineer UPM and creator of the initiative “Clau, quiero ser ingeniera”

Silvia Sanchez, VP Customer Partner & Exec Sponsor Women Inclusion Network at Kyndryl
Bea Jing Segura, Energy Markets Senior Analyst at Naturgy
Iratxe García, Director of Specialised Financing Products at CaixaBank Tech

12:15 h TALK 5 – GFT
Tania Pérez, Scrum Master at GFT

12:30 h TALK 6 – Volkswagen Group España Distribución
Elena Parés, Data Service Manager at Volkswagen Group España Distribución

12:45 h TALK 7
Pere Estupinyà, Biochemist and science communicator

13:00 h STEM MEN
Mar Porras, Global President STEM WOMEN Association & Marketing Manager at Ricoh Spain

Luis Bernardo Garcia, Director of Portals & Snow at CaixaBank Tech
Gabriel Alarcón, Corporate General Manager of the Sener Group

13:30 h STEM WOMEN ASSOCIATION – INITIATIVES
Celiana Carreño, Leader of Initiatives in Spain Chapter in STEM WOMEN & Head of Product & VP of Tech at Globant

13:45 h STEM CIRCLE
Esther Izquierdo, Vice President of the STEM Women Association & Innovation Director at ARCbcn – Wattega

13:50 h CLOSURE

PARTNERS

COLLABORATORS

AWARDS

STEM Women Congress Initiatives Awards

The STEM Women Congress is pleased to announce the launch of the STEM Women Initiatives Awards, which celebrate exceptional initiatives that foster change, promote inclusion and create opportunities in the STEM world. We encourage all project initiatives that are empowering individuals and inspiring communities to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and that are part of our STEM Women Annual Report to apply.

We are looking for projects that reflect dedication, innovation and a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in STEM.

Don’t hesitate to apply, together as a community we can make great strides.

Award Categories:

1. Inspiration Award
This category recognises initiatives that have served as role models and sources of inspiration within the STEM community. Whether through public speaking, mentoring or community activities, they have inspired others to pursue careers and dreams in STEM.

Criteria:

Have initiative data recorded in the SWC Annual Report 2025 (Mandatory).
Demonstrate leadership in STEM that has inspired women or underrepresented groups.
Engage in outreach activities that highlight the importance of STEM for young people and professionals.
Offer an innovative approach to help close the gender gap and promote diversity.

2. STEM Career Advancement Award
This award honours programmes and initiatives dedicated to the promotion and advancement of STEM careers for women. It highlights projects that have actively worked to make STEM careers more accessible and attractive to women by offering clear career paths and development opportunities.

Criteria:

Have the initiative’s data recorded in the SWC Annual Report 2025 (Mandatory).
Significant impact on promoting the professional development of women in STEM.
Creation of educational programmes, scholarships or initiatives that encourage the participation of women in STEM careers.
Collaboration with companies, schools and other institutions to advocate for more inclusive hiring practices.

3. Entrepreneurship Support Award
This category highlights initiatives that offer support for entrepreneurship in STEM. These initiatives provide crucial resources, mentoring and guidance to help women start and scale businesses in technology, science or engineering sectors.

Criteria:

Have the initiative’s data recorded in the SWC Annual Report 2025 (Mandatory).
Programmes that support women-led startups or provide resources for women entrepreneurs in STEM.
Demonstrated impact through mentoring programmes, financial support or networks that foster entrepreneurship.
Fostering innovation and leadership among women seeking entrepreneurial opportunities in STEM.

Eligibility and Nomination Process
Nominations are accepted from organisations, educational institutions, NGOs and individuals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of gender equity in STEM.
Nomination Period: 01 April 2025 – 20 April 2025

Submission Instructions:
Each nomination must include a detailed description of the initiative and its impact.
Provide supporting evidence, including metrics, testimonials or case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of the initiative.
All nominations must be submitted via the online form available on our official website.

Evaluation Process
All applications will be reviewed by a panel of STEM Women Congress experts who will be announced prior to the congress in Madrid. Winners will be selected based on the following criteria:

Innovation: How creative and unique is the initiative?
Impact: What measurable changes has the initiative achieved?
Sustainability: Can the initiative be scaled up or replicated in other areas?
Relevance: How well does the initiative address current gender equity challenges in STEM?

Awards Ceremony
Winners will be announced at the STEM Women Congress Awards Ceremony, to be held on 06 May 2025 at CaixaForum Madrid. The event will bring together leaders, advocates and pioneers in STEM to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding initiatives.