Women Automotive Network partners Automechanika Birmingham
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Automechanika Birmingham has teamed up with the Women Automotive Network, which will be hosting the Women Automotive Network Drinks Reception at this year’s show.
Taking place on 7 June in the VIP lounge, all Automechanika Birmingham visitors are welcome to the reception aimed at encouraging the sector to pull together to promote a fair and equal working environment for all.
Women Automotive Network is a community dedicated to empowering women in the automotive industry by hosting several networking activities, bringing together professionals from all over the world.
Featuring events, mentorship programs, leadership interviews, job opportunities and more, the community’s activities focus on diversity, technology, and career advancement, while providing a platform for networking, professional development, and advocacy.
Stephanie May, commercial director for Women Automotive Network, said: “At the Women Automotive Network, we believe that collaboration is key to driving progress in the industry, and we’re thrilled to partner with Automechanika Birmingham for a drinks reception to connect, inspire, and empower women in the industry.”
Alex Jones, marketing director at Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham said: “Women Automotive Network is a fantastic initiative that provides valuable support to women in the industry, while also offering more opportunities to help further diversify the sector.
“The drinks reception looks to provide a relaxed and informal setting for professionals to come together to continue the conversation and set plans on how we can further attract a diverse workforce to the industry.”