{"id":180965,"date":"2026-06-09T07:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T05:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pb.edu.pl\/2026\/06\/09\/politechnika-bialostocka-gospodarzem-europejskiego-szczytu-liderek-nauki-i-technologii-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:07:52","slug":"bialystok-university-of-technology-to-host-the-european-summit-of-women-leaders-in-science-and-technology-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pb.edu.pl\/en\/2026\/06\/09\/bialystok-university-of-technology-to-host-the-european-summit-of-women-leaders-in-science-and-technology-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bialystok University of Technology to Host the European Summit of Women Leaders in Science and Technology 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
On Thursday, 11 June 2026, researchers, executives and experts in science and advanced technology will gather at the EXPO XXI Centre in Warsaw for the second edition of the European Summit of Women Leaders in Science and Technology 2026. This year, Bialystok University of Technology serves as the official host and main organiser of the event.<\/div>\n
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The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, is one of the most significant international forums dedicated to women in senior leadership positions across the STEM sector (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Importantly, the Summit will take place alongside the 8th edition of the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2026<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 the largest European conference for women in new technologies.<\/p>\n

Bialystok University of Technology at the Forefront of European Dialogue<\/h5>\n

The inaugural edition of the Summit was organised last year by Koszalin University of Technology. In 2026, organisational responsibility has been assumed by Bialystok University of Technology, enabling the University to actively contribute to international discussions on science governance and leadership structures in higher education.<\/p>\n

– Organising such a large-scale initiative is a new challenge for Bialystok University of Technology. Assuming the role of host in 2026 clearly reinforces the University\u2019s position as an institution actively supporting the advancement of women in science, innovation and leadership<\/em> – says Assoc. Prof. Katarzyna Halicka, DSc, PhD, Eng., Vice-Rector for Education at Bialystok University of Technology.<\/p>\n

Objectives of the Summit: From Declarations to Concrete Action<\/h5>\n

The main objective of the European Summit of Women Leaders in Science and Technology 2026 is to establish a permanent, recurring platform for cooperation, enabling women leaders from the European Union, the United States, Central Asia and Arab countries not only to exchange experience but also to develop practical tools and formulate policy recommendations.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s panel discussions will focus on two key thematic areas:<\/p>\n

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  1. Europe\u2019s competitiveness<\/strong> in technological innovation, e-commerce and defence.<\/li>\n
  2. New leadership models<\/strong> and the systemic changes required to improve women\u2019s access to senior executive and decision-making positions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The programme will also address the most pressing strategic technological challenges, including dual-use technologies (civilian and military applications), quantum and space technologies, deep tech funding, and the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n

    Expected outcomes of the European Summit of Women Leaders in Science and Technology 2026 include:<\/strong><\/p>\n