The IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group will organize an outdoor integration and leadership event in collaboration with representatives and students from Yachay Tech and UPEC, to be held on Jun 23 at Yahuarcocha, Ibarra, Ecuador. This activity is designed as a collaborative adventure route where participants will complete different stations, challenges, and team-based activities throughout a planned outdoor path. The event will combine recreation, leadership development, teamwork, communication, and STEM-oriented reflection spaces, creating an opportunity for women in engineering and technology-related fields to connect, share experiences, and strengthen inter-university collaboration. The route will include adventure dynamics focused on problem-solving, group coordination, communication, and leadership. Participants will be divided into teams and guided through different checkpoints, where they will complete challenges related to collaboration, creativity, confidence-building, and the role of women in STEM. Each station will promote values aligned with IEEE Women in Engineering, such as empowerment, professional growth, visibility, inclusion, and support among women pursuing engineering and technology careers. The event also aims to strengthen the connection between WIE members and students from different universities, encouraging the creation of future academic, technical, and community-based initiatives. By organizing this event in an open and accessible environment such as Yahuarcocha, the activity seeks to create a meaningful experience that combines personal development, networking, motivation, and institutional collaboration. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Yachay Tech WIE Affinity Group, IEEE UPEC WIE Affinity Group Agenda: Tiempo Actividad 08:30 – 09:00 Attendance record 09:00 – 09:30 Welcome and introduction to IEEE WIE 09:30 – 09:45 Safety instructions and team organization 09:45 – 11:45 WIE adventure route and team challenges 11:45 – 12:15 Reflection activity: leadership and women in STEM 12:15 – 12:40 Networks and integration 12:40 – 13:00 Closing remarks and group photo Universidad Técnica del Norte, Av. 17 de Julio 5-21 y Gral. José María Córdova, Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador, Yahuarcocha Lake, Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador, Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador, 100150
