Date/Time: Monday 4th March 12pm until 1.30pm

Venue: Future Technology Centre, Nissan Way, Sunderland.

The event is to provide an opportunity for researchers and industrialists to meet, showcase their expertise and identify new collaborators and research partners. This event will explore how the sectors and research fields have progressed in gender parity and learn from their best practice. 

Lunch is sponsored by the Women’s Whole Energy Systems Research and Industry Network  and will feature a panel session on "What benefits are they of having gender parity within the sector in preparing for the energy transition?"

Confirmed Panel Members

• Gemma Hewitt, Nexus and Head of Women in Transport NE
• Josey Wardle, Infrastructure Manager, Zero Carbon Futures
• Dr Sara Walker, Director of Expertise for Infrastructure, School of Engineering, Newcastle University

The event is open to all professionals, researchers and academics with interest in transport, heat or electricity.