The Association of Korean Woman Scientists and Engineers (KWSE), which celebrates its 24th anniversary
this year, has grown to become a leading, recognized organization representing women scientists and
engineers in Korea. Since it held the first-ever convergence-themed international academic conference
on biotechnology (BT), information technology (IT), environment and energy technology (ET), and
nanotechnology (NT), called “BIEN” in 2003, the association has been striving to promote academic
collaboration and leadership capability among women scientists and engineers around the world. For a
step forward, this year’s event, BIEN 2017, will be held at The Plaza Seoul from Thursday, August 31, to
Saturday, September 2.
Women scientists and engineers with a pioneering spirit will go on to become future leaders of scientific and technological innovation based on their excellent communication and convergence abilities. The
KWSE has organized BIEN 2017 to celebrate the dedication and tenacity of women scientists and
engineers and to promote greater interchange and collaboration among future women leaders in
science and technology fields.
Under the theme of “Women Scientists and Engineers Shaping the Future,” BIEN 2017 will bring together
experts in bio, Information, Environment/Energy/Earth, Nano and Space technologies from about 20
countries worldwide and have them engage research achievements and information exchange with
active discussions. The conference will also host special sessions on the specific topics, policy, and
KWSE/APNN International Young Woman Scientist Camp to enable the participants to forecast future
developments in science and society and to engage in productive networking for cooperative culture.
We invite you to BIEN 2017, where we can all celebrate greater convergence and solidarity in gender and
research with the goal of designing and ushering in a new and better future.
Your support and active participation would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
