Special Event

Embrace Your Story: Owning Your Journey in Engineering and Technology

Saturday, February 21, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Location: Level -1: Zlotnik Ballroom

Danielle Schmitz, MBA, CRE, CQE

Quality & Customer Experience Engineer, Logistics & Distribution
Johnson Controls
Laura Mueller

Global Director - Equipment Sourcing
Texas Instruments
Chelsea Wise

Program Manager, Global Culture
Micron
Inaas Darrat

SWE FY26 President and Director of Chemical Sector Services
Trinity Consultants

Everyone in engineering and technology has a story — a path shaped by perseverance, innovation, setbacks, and triumphs. In a field where representation still lags, embracing your personal journey is not only empowering — it’s essential.

Join us for a candid and inspiring panel where trailblazing women from across the engineering and technology landscape share how their unique stories have informed their leadership, resilience, and career growth. From career pivots and reentry to breaking barriers and navigating bias, panelists will explore how authenticity, self-advocacy, and community have fueled their success.

Attendees will leave with renewed confidence to honor their own paths, strategies to amplify their voices, and a powerful reminder: your story is your strength — and it matters.