WiCAS 2025 Session

Monday | May 26, 2025 | 16:30 - 19:00

Join us during ISCAS 2025 for the WiCAS 2025 Session; an engaging and insightful session focused on navigating career growth while maintaining work-life harmony. This special event, held on May 26, 2025, from 16:30 to 19:00, will feature a keynote talk by Işıl Kalafat Kızılkaya, Senior Silicon Design Engineer at AMD, a dynamic panel discussion with industry leaders, and an interactive World Café-style activity covering key topics such as achieving work-life balance, realistic career planning, and overcoming challenges. With opportunities for networking and meaningful discussions, this session is designed to empower and inspire professionals at all stages of their careers.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded peers. Register now via the link below!

  • Welcome Note

    16:30 - 10:35

  • WiCAS Overview

    16:35 - 16:40

  • Reverse Engineering of Perfectionism

    16:40 - 17:00

    In this talk, Dr. Isil Kalafat Kizilkaya, a mother of two, will share her experiences from her semiconductor career. As an electronics engineer who has worked in several sectors, including defense, academia, avionics, and quantum technology, she will take you through her journey. This will include her early career illusions, the challenges of being a first-time mother, and her matured perspective. Dr. Kalafat will pose the question: What is the art of perfectionism? She will provide examples of perfectionist artists and showcase some of their work to correlate with the daily lives of modern women and the expectations placed upon them. Dr. Kalafat aims to conduct an interactive talk to reverse engineer perfectionism in order to identify the requirements for women in engineering.

  • Panel Discussion

    17:00 - 18:10

  • Refreshments and Networking

    17:45 - 18:10

  • World Café-Style Interactive Activity

    18:10 - 18:55

  • Registration