Magazine | Issue 1 2023 «Thank you, the event was inspirational for me.» Intissar Hattabi, Algeria OEW participant «It’s eye-opening for a recent graduate trainee like me to focus more on acquiring experience and skills, than simply being focused on finances. It motivates me to develop power engineering even further.» Abdulwahab Edun, Nigeria OEW participant FOUR YEARS OF OEW › Registration: 874 people › Attendance: 190 people (on site) › Speakers: 9 speakers, 6 female and 3 male “I’m an electrical engineer from Kenya who is very passionate about providing productive electrical solutions that use renewable energy technologies for disadvantaged communities in East Africa. These solutions enable their communities to develop sustainably. We face challenges as women in the engineering field, and OEW allows us to share our experiences and learn how others have handled them to succeed. I believe men have an important role too, because they know how to get things done. By supporting female electrical engineers, they foster inclusive participation and promote a diversity of talent in their departments. My advice for other female electrical engineers: See any challenges you face as stepping stones towards your personal and career development and never stop learning.” Mercy Chelangat K, Business and Fund Development Director, IEEE Smart Village OEW speaker 7
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