NEW ORLEANS — The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will host WE25, its annual conference and the world’s largest event for women and allies in engineering and technology, Oct. 23–25, 2025, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Held under the theme “Embrace Your Story,” WE25 will unite thousands of attendees from more than 85 countries for three days of education, professional development, networking, and celebration of SWE’s 75th anniversary. Participants range from collegiates to seasoned professionals representing every sector of engineering and technology.
A centerpiece of the conference is the world’s largest career fair for women and allies in STEM, offering opportunities to connect with hundreds of top employers. Attendees will gain access to academic, internship, and career resources while expanding their professional networks and leadership skills.
In partnership with SocialOffset, SWE will provide attendees the opportunity to give back to the New Orleans community through contributions to local nonprofits supporting hunger relief, reproductive freedom, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ equality. Benefiting organizations include Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, Planned Parenthood New Orleans Health Center, VERA Institute of Justice, and CrescentCare (NO/AIDS Task Force). SWE will also host “Invent It. Build It.” on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., a free, hands-on STEM experience for New Orleans-area students ages 10–18, their parents, and educators, designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.