WiP at PowerTech 2025

WiP Breakfast Session

The WiP Breakfast Session at IEEE PowerTech 2025 in Kiel, Germany, will focus on the role of diversity as a key driver for innovation and transformation in the energy sector. This session provides a platform to discuss best practices, challenges, and strategies to enhance inclusivity in academia, industry, and policy.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Time: 08:30–10:00 AM

Location: tbd

Topic: Diversity as an Accelerator for Energy System Transformation

The session will feature a panel discussion with distinguished speakers from diverse backgrounds in research, industry, and system operations, to be announced soon. The discussion will explore how inclusivity fosters collaboration, accelerates energy transformation, and strengthens leadership pathways.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Best practices where diversity has accelerated the energy transformation
  • Hurdles for diversity in academia and industry, and how we can overcome them
  • Breaking the glass ceiling and addressing the leaking pipeline for more diversity in the energy sector

WiP Travel Grant (Subject to Sponsors)

We are excited to offer a travel reimbursement program to support participants attending IEEE PowerTech 2025. This initiative, sponsored by various companies, offers a flat reimbursement of up to 1000€ to help cover travel expenses, regardless of the applicant’s country of origin.

To be considered for this grant, female-identifying participants must:

  • be a member of IEEE
  • be able to attend the WiP Breaksfast session at PowerTech 2025
  • indicate interest in the travel grant during the conference registration process
  • complete a valid registration, including payment of the registration fee, for the presentation of an accepted paper

When completing the registration form, eligible participants will have the option to indicate their interest in the travel grant by selecting the corresponding checkbox, and providing further information. Be sure to complete the registration and payment process in full to be considered.

Eligible applications will be evaluated and ranked based on the quality of the accepted paper and the provided further information. Participants selected for the grant will be notified before the conference.

For sponsors:

Join us in championing diversity and supporting the next generation of female-identifying researchers by sponsoring one or more WiP Travel Grants. For a contribution of 1000€ per grant, your company can make a meaningful impact by enabling talented researchers to present their cutting-edge work and connect with global thought leaders.

As a valued sponsor, your organization will receive branding opportunities and recognition as a key supporter of diversity in research and innovation. Your sponsorship will help break down barriers and foster greater representation at the forefront of technological advancement.

If you’re interested in becoming a WiP travel grant sponsor and making a difference, please reach out to sponsoring@powertech2025.uni-kiel.de.

We look forward to seeing you at IEEE PowerTech 2025 and celebrating your contributions!

WiP Coordinators

Britta Buchholz & Laura Bayerdörffer