Women who make Switzerland move

Du tauchst ein in die faszinierende Welt der Bahn- und Mobilitätsbranche – aus ganz unterschiedlichen Perspektiven – von Bahnverständnis bis Systemgrundlagen. Dich erwarten spannende Referate und persönliche Einblicke von Frauen, die bereits in der Bahnbranche tätig sind. Der Event wird hauptsächlich auf Englisch durchgeführt.

Since the event will be held primarily in English, the following information is provided in English.

„Discover two fascinating worlds at BFH Biel: one where experts test a battery’s state of health to understand how it ages and performs over time, making complex energy storage both safer and easier to grasp even for newcomers.
You’ll also see how BFH leads robotic battery dismantling and recycling efforts, including the CircuBAT project, where robots safely take apart old batteries to recover valuable materials—a captivating and approachable glimpse into the future of circular mobility during the “Women Who Make Switzerland Move” event.“

Program

Arrival and coffee starting at 9:45 am in Biel

• Welcome and introduction by Advance (the leading association for gender equality in the Swiss business sector)
• Technical deep dive into battery technology, with a focus on mobility applications and public transport system with Priscilla Caliandro, Professor for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion at BFH
• Guided tours of the battery systems at BFH and at Switzerland Innovation Park
• Lunch & Coffee

In the afternoon:

• Railway Crash course with Annik Jeiziner, railway engineer, SBB 
• Transfer to the SBB service facility
• Guided tours in the service facility
• Closing remarks
• Apéro and end of event

End: approx. 5pm

Target group

All female students in Switzerland enrolled in technical degree programs are eligible to apply.

Languages

The event will be conducted primarily in English. There might be program points presented in French or German. An English translation will always be provided.

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