Shaping responsible chemistry: The strategic role of women in Europe
EuChemS is pleased to host its next Global Women’s Breakfast on 10 February 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET (Brussels time).
This online event will explore the theme “Shaping responsible chemistry: The strategic role of women in Europe,” highlighting how women across the continent contribute to advancing responsible, ethical, and socially conscious chemistry.
Women in chemistry have long played a vital role in strengthening communication, fostering collaboration, and integrating knowledge across scientific fields. Their leadership in forming cross-disciplinary links, cultivating supportive networks, and connecting scientific work with broader societal needs captures the essence of the Global Women’s Breakfast: empowering the chemistry community through meaningful connections.
Building on the spirit of IUPAC GWB 2026 – Many Voices, One Science, the webinar reflects the Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry, with a particular focus on two areas central to EuChemS: Communication & Collaboration and Convergence Across Disciplines. These themes also underline the significant European contribution to global responsible chemistry.
Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion celebrating the impact of women scientists in shaping the future of responsible chemistry.
Host
Angela Agostiano
Angela Agostiano is the President of the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) and the Chair of the EuChemS Task Group on Inclusion and Diversity.
Her area of expertise is Chemical-Physical Processes. She is currently involved with preparation and characterization of nanosized semiconductors for photochemical, environmental and sensing applications amongst other topics. She is Professor Emeritus at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy, and was the President of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI) from 2017 until 2019.
Moderator
Wolfram Koch
Until his retirement in August 2024, Wolfram Koch served as Executive Director of the German Chemical Society (GDCh). Previously, he was Professor of Theoretical Organic Chemistry at TU Berlin and a Senior Scientist at IBM in Germany and the US. His research focused on quantum chemical studies of open-shell transition metal compounds and molecular spectroscopy, resulting in around 190 peer-reviewed publications and a textbook on density functional theory.
Over more than 20 years at GDCh, he contributed to numerous advisory bodies, including the EU Open Science Policy Platform and IUPAC’s CPCDS. He currently serves as IUPAC Treasurer. Wolfram is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, an Honorary Fellow of Chemistry Europe, and an honorary member of several national chemical societies.
Speakers
Cristina Femoni
Nineta Hrastelj
Silvija Markic
Anne Pawsey
Andrea Usenik
The webinar will be recorded, and the after-video will be shared on our social media channels following the event.