2026 ENGINEERING INTELLIGENCE

INWED

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The only platform of its kind, INWED plays a vital international role in encouraging more young women and girls to take up engineering careers.

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2026 Engineering Intelligence

Every year on 23 June, International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the world.

This year’s theme, Engineering Intelligence, brings together organisations, educators, industry leaders, and communities to showcase the expertise, creativity, and leadership women bring to engineering every day.

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INWED at a glance

FOUNDED

2014

Started in the UK as a national WES campaign

REACH

1.6B+

Total impressions across all platforms in 2025

UNESCO PATRONAGE

Since 2016

INWED has UNESCO patronage in support of its mission

GLOBAL SINCE

2017

INWED’s fast growing support took it international

CAMPAIGN DATE

23 June

A global celebration of women in engineering

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) began in the UK in 2014 as a national campaign founded by WES then President Dawn Bonfield MBE. In 2017, the campaign became international following growing global participation and support.

Today, INWED is a worldwide campaign that raises the profile of women in engineering and encourages more girls and women to consider engineering careers.

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Ways to get involved

The 2026 theme, Engineering Intelligence, highlights the breadth of expertise, judgement and leadership women bring to engineering across every sector.

Tell us your stories, show us your work and join the conversation across all our social media channels using #EngineeringIntelligence and #INWED26 (feel free to tag us on Instagram @INWED1919 @wes1919).

Get in touch with the INWED team and look for events near you!

#INWED2026

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For organisations

Champion your teams, share your projects using #INWED26 and inspire the next generation

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For schools

Celebrate your community, host an INWED event and showcase the talent on your campus

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For Individuals

Use our resources and share your story using #INWED26 and be a part of our global movement

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