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Many Voices, One Science:Empowering Women Engineers for Innovation & impact

National Higher Polytechnic School of Douala

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Contact

Dr. Christelle Noelle Dzesse Tekouo

christellenoelle12@gmail.com

Additional Organizers

Christelle Noelle Dzesse Tekouo

christellenoelle12@gmail.com

Venue

Douala, Littoral Region

Cameroon

Time

09:00 (UTC +01:00 )

Summary

The Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB) Douala 2026 brings together female engineering students, academics and professionals to celebrate diversity in science and promote gender equity in STEM. Aligned with the global GWB theme “Many Voices, One Science”, the event will inspire young women at Polytechnic Douala through discussions on career pathways, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship in engineering. Through role-model sharing and interactive dialogue, the event aims to empower participants to build confidence, envision diverse career opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to science and society.