ASTF is organizing the first conference on «Arab Women in Science and Technology: Empowerment for the Development of the Arab World». After the completion of the first stage of its initiative on «Empowerment for the Development of the Arab World» ASTF seeks to engage Arab women in the greater socio-economic development of the Arab World under the Arab Women Association for Research, Development and Innovation –AWARD).
The conference offers an opportunity for the professional exchange of knowledge and skills related to engage women in the socio-economic development of the Arab World.
Over 300 people are expected to participate from the entire world. They will have the opportunity to learn from over 60 international and national speakers via their valuable presentations including workshops, panels, and paper sessions.
The conference will be the platform for leading women scientists; eminent researchers specialized in gender-specific topics, and representatives of Arab and international organizations that are concerned with women's research, development, and innovation.
Conference Scope
- Political Mechanisms and Empowerment of S&T Women in the Arab World
- Initiative on Empowerment of Arab Women in S&T for the Socioeconomic Development in the Arab World
- Women in S&T and the Required Development in the Arab World
- Individual and Collective Efforts to Support S&T Women in the Arab World
- Success Stories of Women in S&T: Past and Present
- Business Leaders and Empowerment of S&T Women in the Arab World
- Science, Technology and Gender in the Arab world: Current Issues and Challenges
- The Role of Audio-Visual Media in the Development of S&T Women's Role
Conference Sessions
The conference will include Oral presentations Sessions as well as Round table and workshops that will concluded with some recommendations and practical steps that serves the Conference and the initiative Objectives.
The Scientific Supervision
The Scientific Organization of the Conference is supervised by the Arab Women Association for Research & Development “AWARD “.
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