Expression of Interest

Women Shaping the Energy Transition


A co-creation roundtable


Across the energy transition landscape, many women are contributing to the transformation of our energy systems, through research, policy design, industry leadership, entrepreneurship, and community initiatives. Yet their experiences, insights, and questions are often discussed within formats that are predefined and top-down.


With this in mind, we are exploring the organisation of a co-creation roundtable on April 21, 2026 dedicated to women working across the solar and energy transition ecosystem.


Rather than designing the programme ourselves, we would like to shape the conversation together with the community.


Through this Expression of Interest, we invite women active in areas such as:


  • solar energy research and innovation
  • energy systems and grids
  • energy policy and governance
  • entrepreneurship and industry
  • community energy and citizen engagement
  • innovation ecosystems and climate technology


to share what conversations they believe should take place in such a gathering.


The session we envision would combine a moderated roundtable with experience sharing, allowing participants to reflect on their professional journeys, the structural challenges they encounter, and the opportunities they see for strengthening women’s role in the energy transition.


However, the themes and angles of the discussion will emerge from your input.


Possible guiding questions


Participants may wish to suggest topics such as:


  • Which structural barriers still shape women’s participation in the solar and energy sectors?
  • What kinds of leadership pathways are emerging for women in the energy transition?
  • How can research, innovation, and policy better integrate gender perspectives in energy systems transformation?
  • What lessons from personal experience could inspire younger researchers and professionals entering the field?


Expected outcomes


Beyond the discussion itself, the workshop may lead to several collective outputs, including:


  • a visual poster summarising the key insights of the discussion
  • a set of emerging research questions on gender and the energy transition
  • the potential development of a short article or reflection piece capturing the dialogue.


How to contribute


If you would be interested in participating in this conversation, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Te22bZ7m72qDzCuzCvGUG3f_-dAd10k94TuxT1Gfm5k


  • What themes or questions would you like to see discussed?
  • Would you be interested in sharing a short reflection or experience during the roundtable?
  • Your input will directly shape the design of the session.