On September 18th, 2025, you are invited to join DANWISE (Danish Society for Women in Science) at the Steno Museum, Aarhus for an evening of recognition, inspiration, networking, and celebration of Women in Science, Medicine and the Humanities.

Highlights:

• The DANWISE Prize – honoring enterprises & individuals advancing women in Science, Medicine and Humanities
• Keynote speeches from leading voices in academia & industry
• Leadership talks on inclusive innovation
• Workshop on Women’s Health and Leadership – curated by the Steno Museum

Register here: bit.ly/DanwiseGala2025
*Tickets: Pay via MobilePay after registration

DANWISE Gala 

Where: Steno Museum, C.F. Møllers Allé 2, 8000, Aarhus C
When: September 18th, 2025
Doors open at 16:50                   
Event: 17:00-21:30
Ticket Price: Students 200 kr. / Full price 300 kr.

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Program

17:00 – 18:00 Workshop on Women’s Health and Leadership
18:00 – 18:30 Opening Keynote – Helle Neergaard, Professor, Department of Management, Aarhus University
18:35 – 19:20 Dinner and Networking
19:25 – 19:55 Career Development Session – Sine Martinussen, Senior Manager for DEI and Engagement, VELUX
20:00 – 20:15 DANWISE Prize Award
20:15 – 20:20 DANWISE Volunteer recognition Award
20:25 – 21:00 Closing Keynote – Nabanita Datta Gupta, Professor, Department of Economics, Aarhus University
21:00 – 21:30 Drinks and Networking

Target Audience

Trainees and Professionals in Academia, Industry and non-profit Organizations.

Further Information

The DANWISE Gala is an annual celebration, honoring achievements in advancing gender equality, diversity, and inclusion within academia and research. The event brings together leaders, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to recognize outstanding contributions, foster collaboration, and inspire continued progress toward a more equitable scientific community.

This unique event will feature:

• An interactive workshop on women’s health and leadership, engaging participants in current research and future challenges
• Inspiring keynote speeches from leading voices in academia and industry
• Leadership talks focused on inclusive innovation
• DANWISE Prize, an award recognizing outstanding contributions to the advancement of Women in Science, Medicine and the Humanities

DANWISE is a non-profit organization that advocates for and supports women in academia, industry, government and non-profit organizations, in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine (STEMM), Humanities and Social Sciences. We develop talent and leadership skills, build professional networks, provide mentorship and create platforms for public engagement. Our initiatives aim to cultivate women leaders of the future.  

Contact Information

Ermelinda Porpiglia, PhD

Director, Danish Society for Women in Science (DANWISE)

Email: eporpiglia@biomed.au.dk