Women in Engineering Reception

Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 – 8:00 PM; Cost: $30, men and women are invited to attend!

Hyatt Regency, Room: Lady Bird I and II

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Join us for an inspiring Women in Engineering reception celebrating innovation, leadership, and collaboration in technical careers. This event welcomes all members of AMTA and IEEE — women and men alike — to foster meaningful conversations and connections across our engineering communities. Enjoy an evening of networking with colleagues and making new connections!

Our guest speaker, Nika Amralah, will share her experience and insights on leadership, teamwork, and professional growth, offering perspectives to inspire attendees at the early stage of their careers.  Following the presentation, our Women in Engineering Reception Host, Tara Kellogg with ETS-Lindgren, will lead an interactive discussion between attendees and the guest speaker. Input from attendees, men and women, in all stages of their career is encouraged! Heavy appetizers, wine tasting, and beer are included.

ANNOUNCING OUR GUEST SPEAKER!

AMTA 2026 Women in Engineering Featured Speaker

Launching Your RF and EMC Career: A Blueprint for Young Engineers

Nika Amralah is a Lead Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis Engineer at the Canadian Department of National Defence and Chair of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society Technical Committee 8 (TC8) on Aeronautics and Space EMC. Her career spans diverse roles in RF applications engineering and EMC research and development, including serving as Innovation and Engineering Research Lead at a manufacturer specializing in shielded enclosures and anechoic chambers. She currently manages a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) laboratory focused on RF safety and compliance. Nika earned her M.Eng. and B.Eng. degrees in Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in Space Systems Design from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She is an active contributor to the RF and EMC communities, with technical publications and presentations at leading industry conferences such as the IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & Signal and Power Integrity and the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA) Symposium. Passionate about fostering the next generation of engineers, Nika also serves as a Young Professionals Ambassador for the IEEE EMC Society.

Benefits of Attending:

1. The presentation will offer guidance to women and young professionals entering the field of RF ad EMC engineering to help them confidently navigate the early stages of their careers.
2. Attendees will gain practical strategies for career development, including pathways for mentorship, opportunities for technical exploration, and how to stay involved in the AMTA community.
3. The presentation emphasizes lifelong learning, encouraging women and young engineers to embrace a mindset of continuous improvement that will promote innovation and career development.
4. Attendees will learn tools to enhance their competitiveness in the job market for employment or advancement opportunities.
5. The presentation helps women and young professionals overcome “imposter syndrome,” a common limiting belief that can inhibit success.
6. The presentation encourages diversity and inclusion in engineering, specifically highlighting the unique perspectives that early-career and female professionals can bring to the industry.
7. By empowering women and young professionals in RF and EMC engineering, the presentation aims to contribute to the long-term success of the industry by helping to capture and retain new talent.