Share your Impact. Lead the Future.
The Women’s Research Engineers Network (WREN) is excited to host the 4th WREN Symposium on 19–20 May 2026 — an international, fully online, and completely free conference bringing together women and allies from around the world.
Eligible extended abstracts will be published in the official Book of Abstracts, which will be made available online through the WREN website.
This global event celebrates the power of research, collaboration, and innovation in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Whether you’re a researcher, educator, industry professional, or community leader, this symposium is an opportunity to connect, inspire, and be inspired.
Join us from anywhere in the world as we spotlight breakthroughs, real-world impact, and courageous ideas shaping a more sustainable future.
Call for Abstracts (2026)
Open: 12 January 2026
Close: 23 February 2026
This year, the Oxford Abstracts platform will be used to manage all abstract submissions and participant registrations, providing a streamlined and efficient process.
We warmly welcome submissions from all disciplines related to engineering, technology, sustainability, innovation, social change, and interdisciplinary practice. This is your chance to share your work with an international audience in a supportive, empowering space — all online and free to attend.
Abstract submissions are now closed.
Why Join Us?
- International Reach – connect with participants from across the globe
- Fully Online – accessible, flexible, and inclusive
- Free for All – open access to knowledge, collaboration, and community
- Celebrate Impact – showcase your contributions to sustainability
- Build Networks – engage with a vibrant global community of women in STEM and allies
Together, we are leading the future of sustainable innovation.
Best Presentations of the Symposium: Day 1
Dr. Vítor Freitas Mendes
Presentation title: The vulnerable population is paying the bill: influence of wall properties on the electricity consumption in Brazilian social housing
Dr. Nuwangi P Cooray
Presentation title: "Safe-and Sustainable-by-Design” engineering of nano-enabled UV filters: A Mini Review
Best Presentations of the Symposium: Day 2
Bianca Dionísio
Presentation title: Microalgae and Bacillus Aryabhattai as Complementary Bioinputs for Sustainable Crop Production
Dr. Angé Weinrabe
Presentation title: SIREN: A Conceptual Framework for Multimodal Neurophysiological Early Warning of Heat Strain
We sincerely thank our dedicated reviewers for their valuable time and thoughtful insights in reviewing the extended abstracts submitted for the 4th WREN Annual Symposium. Their expertise and commitment greatly enhanced the quality and success of this event. We are pleased to acknowledge their contributions by listing their names below:
- Prof. Aldo Ribeiro de Carvalho (Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Sudeste, Brazil)
- Prof. Diana Warren (The University of Sydney, Australia)
- Dr Emily Yap (University of Wollongong, Australia)
- Dr. Erika Oliveira da Silva (Valladolid University, Spain)
- Prof. Giulliana Mondelli (Sao Paulo State University, Brazil)
- Prof. Jeniffer de Nadae (Federal University of Itajuba, Brazil)
- Dr. Jingjing Liu (The University of Sydney, Australia)
- Dr Jon Roberts (University of Wollongong, Australia)
- Prof. Lilian Rezende (Federal University of Goias, Brazil)
- Dr. Noorashikin Md Noor (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)
- Dr. Pedro Lima (Sao Paulo State University, Brazil)
- Dr. Pramujo Widiatmoko (Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia)
- Sanchita Dewanjee (University of Wollongong, Australia)
- Dr. Steven Beltrame (University of Wollongong, Australia)
- Dr. Thing Thing Goh (University of Wollongong Malaysia, Malaysia)
- Prof. Veronica Castelo Branco (Federal University of Ceará, Brazil)
- Prof. Vítor Freitas Mendes (Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais, Brazil)
- Asso. Prof. Xiau San Cheng (University of Wollongong Malaysia, Malaysia)
- Dr. Yue Cao (The University of Sydney, Australia)
Book of Abstracts
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