We cordially invite you to the 2nd DCA Spring Talks of the Women Empowering HDD (WE-HDD) group in the imperial city of Aachen.
The event will take place on May 28, 2026, at the Novotel Aachen. The evening before, a Get-Together with dinner will be held at the Elisenbrunnen Restaurant in Aachen.
This event aims to provide all members, especially women in the HDD industry, with the opportunity to meet, promote diversity, share knowledge, and strengthen valuable network connections. In addition to interesting presentations on various topics, a workshop on presentation techniques will be offered.
As the WE-HDD group is particularly committed to attracting and inspiring young talent for the industry, students from surrounding universities are also invited.
The event is sponsored by the following companies: FOREXI and the Veenker Foundation.
Take a look at the exciting program and register soon, as places are limited. We look forward to welcoming you to this special occasion and shaping the future of our community together.
Best regards,
Your We-HDD by DCA Team
When?
Thursday, 28.05.2026, 09:00 am – 04.30 pm
Where?
Novotel Aachen, Peterstraße 66, 52062 Aachen
Registration
The pre-event dinner will take place on May 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elisenbrunnen restaurant, Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz 13b, Aachen. Meeting point at 07.00 pm in the lobby of the hotel.
Event notice: For the first time at this event, language interpretation will be provided using AI-powered software. Therefore, please bring headphones/AirPods to use the AI app on your mobile phone.
Programme
Thursday, 28th May 2026
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome
09:15 – 10:45 Speak, Influence, Inspire: A Workshop for voices in HDD, Esther de Bruijn, Female Speaking Berlin
10:45 – 11.15 Coffee break
11:15 – 11:45 Insights into the conversation of existing natural gas infrastructure for future hydrogen transport, Lara Schellen, Gasunie
11:45 – 12:15 Lessons I’ve learned on HDD Fieldwork, Neda Kazemiposhtpari, Sharewell HDD B.V.
12:15 – 12:45 When “Cautious” becomes “Troublesome”: Case study of a challenging jobsite, Paul Cavillon, FOREXI
12:45 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:15 Precise design drawings as the basis for sucessful HDD drillings, Dörthe Oetjens, Dr.-Ing. Veenker Ing.gesellschaft mbH
14:15 – 14:45 AI Vision on the Frontline – Real-World Safety, Narjisse Benchrifa, HDI
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 16:30 Women in HDD World Tour: Leadership, Fieldwork & Fearless Journeys