North Carolina Women in Engineering Conference: Leading Through Change

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - In Person Conference
Friday, March 20, 2026 - Virtual Presentations

8:00 AM - Check-In Starts
8:50 AM - Opening Session Starts
4:15 PM - Happy Hour Networking starts

Blue Heron Event Venue
4130 Mendenhall Oaks Pkwy
High Point, NC 27265

The NC Women in Engineering Conference will be held in High Point, NC on Thursday, March 19, 2026 (in-person) and Friday, March 20, 2026 (virtual).

As the world of engineering continues to evolve, this year’s conference centers around the theme of Leading Through Change - empowering professionals to guide teams, shape technology, and navigate disruption with confidence and clarity.

This one-day conference aims to bring engineers together for a day of networking, professional development, and fun. Programming is centered around issues that women, minorities, and diverse groups face in the engineering industry. This conference is every other year and is a collaborative effort between PENC, the SWE-Charlotte Metrolina Chapter, and the WTS Charlotte Metro Chapter.

Held every even year since 2012, this conference provides professional development hours while highlighting the talents of women in engineering within North Carolina. Our mission is to unite female engineers and their peers for a day brimming with opportunities for professional advancement, networking, and individual enrichment. The 2024 conference will spotlight two distinct tracks, one for Professional Development (offering PDH/CEU credits) and the other for Personal Development. Elevate your participation by exploring our unique sponsorship tiers for the 2026 NCWIE Conference.

Agenda for March 19, 2026
8:00 AM - Check-In Starts
8:50 AM - Opening Session Starts
10 AM to 12:00 PM - Professional Growth Track and Personal Growth Track
Lunch at Noon - Create your own Grain Bowl (vegan & vegetarian options available)
1:15 PM to 3:00 PM - Professional Growth Track and Personal Growth Track
3:15 PM - Keynote Speaker
4:15 PM - Happy Hour Networking starts
4:15 PM - Additional Wine and Canvas networking event

Professional Headshots will be available during the conference (payment directly to our photographer either Venmo @bri-timmons or PayPal @Timmonsphotography, digital payments only). Times will be scheduled using link below.

https://calendar.app.google/oC5S7AgqVsPnwBA69

Agenda for March 20, 2026 (Virtual):
Zoom link to be sent when registered
8:30 AM - Welcome Speaker
8:45 AM to 10:15 AM - Keynote and Speakers
10:15 AM Snack Break (15 min)
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Speakers
Lunch Break (30 min) at Noon
12:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Speakers
3:00 PM Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up