Virtual Career Fair for Women in STEM 2026
Step into a space designed to elevate and celebrate women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Where women in STEM connect with opportunity, growth, and impact.
See the event in your timezone. Whether you're advancing in your current path or exploring new opportunities, this virtual career fair connects you with international organizations committed to innovation, equity, and meaningful impact. Meet hiring teams, discover open roles, and learn how your technical expertise can contribute to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges.
With women still underrepresented in STEM fields, your voice, skills, and leadership matter more than ever. This is your chance to build connections, gain visibility, and move closer to a career where your talent helps shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Join us and be part of a movement powering progress in STEM.
Essential criteria to join this career fair:
3+ years of relevant work experience;
A Post-graduate degree (Bachelors considered with more work experience);
Fluent in English;
Please ensure you submit your CV in English when registering.
Agenda
10-11 AM CET: Careers at the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
Join this live session for a dynamic, interactive discussion with CTBTO female professionals. Hear inspiring career stories across STEM disciplines and learn how CTBTOs science and technology help verify compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty advancing a world free of nuclear testing. You will learn on the various career pathways, skills and what it’s like to work at an international organization where data, innovation and global impact meet.
11-12 AM CET: Careers at the European Central Bank (ECB)
12-1 PM CET: Careers at Fusion for Energy (F4E)
2-3 PM CET: Careers at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Join this session to learn about Talent Acquisition and Career Pathways at the OPCW.
3-4 PM CET: Careers at the European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Join ESO’s live session to hear directly from women astrophysicists and engineers working on some of the world’s most advanced telescopes, and learn what skills and career paths can lead you there. You’ll gain insight into real projects, daily work, and opportunities for students and professionals across STEM.
Participants will get a behind‑the‑scenes look at ESO’s cutting‑edge observatories and future job opportunities in an exciting international environment. This session is ideal for anyone curious about turning a passion for science or engineering into a career in frontline astronomy.
Speakers:
Sara Krauss, Director of Engineering
Amelia Bayo, Faculty (full astronomer) and Project Scientist (MOONS and 2GDSM projects)
Alessandra Carmichael-Martins, Adaptive Optics Engineer
Evelina Dietmann, Human Resources
How you can prepare
Register and Submit Your CV
The Career Fair by Impactpool is open to participants who meet the event’s specific requirements. To complete your registration, you must update your profile and submit your CV to Impactpool. Each application is validated to ensure a good fit between attendees and the event topic, providing a relevant and valuable experience.
You can easily upload your CV, which will automatically import your information into your profile. Please note that the organizers will have access to view your profile and CV.
Prepare Questions You Might Want to Ask
During the live presentations, you can ask general questions in the chat. After the presentation, you are encouraged to visit the virtual booths to learn more about open opportunities, and interact with HR representatives in a one-on-one chat.
Prepare for One-on-One Chats
This is your chance to ask about what matters most to you—career growth, company culture, relocation, or question you may have in relation to hardship posts. The Impactpool team recommends preparing by reviewing available positions and highlighting why you believe you’re a great fit for the company or a specific role. Remember, this is not a formal interview but an opportunity to create a meaningful, two-way conversation!
To request a one-on-one chat, click the green button in the booth. You will be automatically connected when a representative is available. Feel free to request chats with multiple organizations; you’ll be connected when someone is available. Read more here on how to attend a virtual career fair as a participant & 1-1 chats do's and don'ts.
Good to know
Once you have registered for the event, your application will validated. If you meet the requirements for this event, you will receive an email with the next steps and access to the event.
The event is conducted in English and is free to attend, but registration is approval-based and has limited capacity.
Accessibility – Impactpool Virtual Career Fairs are accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs), who are encouraged to participate.
The event is hosted on the Radancy platform.
Make sure you have a reliable internet connection. If you encounter technical issues, try turning your tab, window, browser, or computer off and on, updating your browser, or switching to a different browser. For further support, contact vcfsupport[at]impactpool.org.
Hope to see you there, and best of luck!