International Women in Engineering Day, observed on 23rd June every year, recognises and honours the achievements of women in the field and promote engineering as a career path for girls.
There has been a lot of progress made over the years in breaking down bias with the association of women in technical roles. Women today are breaking down barriers, questioning biases, and making sure their voices are heard.
Women in technology are spearheading innovation and breaking barriers and making significant strides in various tech domains.
Apart from fueling technological advancements, their contributions also inspire the next generation of women to pursue careers in STEM fields.
International Women in Engineering Day 2026: Here’s what some industry experts say:
Anuradha Natarajan, Head of Technology Strategy and Engineering Operations, Altimetrik
“India’s engineering ecosystem has made significant strides in advancing women’s participation across STEM and technology. Today, women are not only contributing to innovation but are increasingly leading critical initiatives across AI, digital engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and product development. Their growing presence in these fields reflects a positive shift in the industry and highlights the value that diverse perspectives bring to solving complex business and technology challenges.
Having spent over 25 years in engineering and technology, I have witnessed firsthand how the opportunities available to women in STEM have evolved. While this progress is encouraging, I believe the next chapter is about more than representation. As AI reshapes industries and creates new possibilities, we must enable more women to influence technology strategy, lead high-impact engineering programs, and shape the intelligent systems that will define our future. Engineering has always been about solving problems and driving innovation, and diverse perspectives will be essential to ensuring that the technologies we build are innovative, inclusive, and meaningful.
As industry leaders, we have a responsibility to create environments where women can continuously learn, grow, and advance into leadership roles. At Altimetrik, we are focused on building that foundation through initiatives such as WINGS, MentHERup, and Rebound, which provide mentorship, career development, and learning opportunities for women at different stages of their professional journeys.
As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, it is important to recognize that the future of engineering will be shaped not only by advances in AI, but also by the diversity of talent behind them.”–Anuradha Natarajan, Head of Technology Strategy and Engineering Operations, Altimetrik
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Janaki Yarlagadda, Chairman, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited
“The conversation around women in engineering must move beyond participation to influence. Today, women engineers are not only building technology, they are shaping product roadmaps, leading innovation, and influencing the strategic decisions that determine how technology creates value. At BCSSL, women play a critical role across our integrated technology ecosystem, bringing technical expertise, leadership, and fresh perspectives to complex challenges in AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, and digital transformation. As the theme #EngineeringIntelligence highlights, the future of engineering will depend as much on judgment, collaboration, and responsible innovation as it does on technical capability, and women are helping lead that evolution.”
Swetha Srivastava, Delivery Head- Analytics and AI, Inspira Enterprise
“Although the number of women has significantly grown in the engineering workforce, they remain underrepresented in technology leadership. With AI becoming mainstream, the leadership mindset will become AI-first, further data-driven, and agile in the coming days. Organizations should nurture a more inclusive AI environment and create a level playing field for women in the industry. AI demands creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making, skills that are inherent to women.
On this International Women in Engineering Day, we at Inspira celebrate women engineers who are leveraging data and AI to deliver innovative solutions to the world’s complex challenges and establish a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. My vision is to see representation of women in technology leadership to truly reflect how they are portrayed in the general population. This can be accomplished when more organizations launch initiatives that drive Inclusion and Diversity, supporting women in the AI and Data Analytics space. Inclusive workforces can inspire the next generation of women engineers to lead a safer digital future for all”
Jyolsna Elangovan, Vice President of Engineering- Head of Applications, Data Science & Gen AI Portfolio, Securonix
“The representation of women in the global engineering workforce has been growing steadily over the last couple of decades. Today, we have several women in this discipline, from traditional to advanced engineering, contributing to shaping the future of the AI industry as they occupy critical technical and leadership roles. In the cybersecurity domain, where threats are continuously evolving in scale and sophistication, women are driving responsible innovation and solving complex problems. They are creating solutions to empower businesses and safeguard communities.
On this International Women in Engineering Day, Securonix recognizes and celebrates women engineers, encouraging them to innovate while fostering accountability and data-driven decision-making. For developing their talent to ensure they stay ahead in cybersecurity, we invest in upskilling across AI, cloud, and security domains, along with providing working knowledge of real-world problems. We want our women engineers to lead with confidence, respond effectively to cyber threats, and make a lasting impact on industries worldwide.”
