EventsWomen who make Switzerland move

Women who make Switzerland move

Women. Rail. Future.

Women who make Switzerland move is the first format created by women for women.

You will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the rail and mobility industry—from a wide variety of perspectives—ranging from understanding railways to system fundamentals. You can look forward to exciting presentations and personal insights from women who already work in the rail industry.

"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."

Date07.05.2026
LocalisationBFH, Aarbergstrasse 46, Biel/Bienne (Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne)
LangueAllemand, Anglais et Français
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Program

Arrival and coffee starting at 9:45 am

  • 10.15: Welcome and introduction by Advance "Why we need more Women moving Switzerland" (the leading association for gender equality in the Swiss business sector)

  • 10.25: 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

  • 11.05: Guided tours of the battery systems at BFH and at Switzerland Innovation Park

  • 11.50: Lunch & Coffee

In the afternoon:

  • 01.00: Own career and practical insights by Katja Engeli (ABB) and Elodie Duliscouet (SBB)

  • 01.30: Railway Crash course with Annik Jeiziner, railway engineer, SBB

  • 02.25: Transfer to the SBB service facility

  • 02.45: Guided tours in the service facility

  • 04.00: Transfer to BFH Campus

  • 04.35: Open talk & questions

  • 05.00: Apéro

  • End: 6.30 the latest

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.