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Women in IR Workshops

Following the success of last year’s programme, the Women in IR Workshops return to CIRSE 2026 with a completely new, highly immersive format, designed to support women to communicate with greater clarity and authority, while developing the skills to influence conversations and lead effectively within complex clinical environments.

Led by renowned executive leadership coach Sarah Perugia and supported by four professional actor-facilitators, each workshop will offer an interactive two-hour experience for a maximum of 25 participants.

Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note you may only participate in and apply for one workshop. Applicants will be informed within a week from their registration whether they have secured a place or whether they have been waitlisted.

Women who have participated previously are welcome to register again. This year’s workshops feature an entirely new concept and offer a fresh learning experience for both returning and first-time participants.

Programme

Women in IR Workshop #1 – Leading Yourself in the Room

Saturday, September 5, 09:30-11:30, Location: Room 173, Bella Sky Hotel

The focus of this workshop will lie on building personal presence, confidence and self-management in high-stakes professional settings.

This workshop will address topics including:

• Holding your ground when you feel less heard or in the minority
• Managing pressure, self-doubt and overthinking
• Speaking with clarity and confidence
• Handling interruptions or challenges
• Contributing with structure and intention

Participants can expect following outcomes:

• Stronger presence and self-regulation under pressure
• Clearer, more confident communication
• Practical tools to contribute with impact

Women in IR Workshop #2 – Leading the Room

Saturday, September 5, 16:30-18:30, Location: Room 173, Bella Sky Hotel

The focus of this workshop will lie on developing the skills to influence and shape group dynamics in multidisciplinary teams.

This workshop will address topics including:

• Managing dominant voices, interruptions and low engagement
• Keeping discussions focused and productive
• Creating space for different perspectives
• Influencing without formal authority
• Navigating tension and disagreement

Participants can expect following outcomes:

• Confidence in guiding conversations and outcomes
• Techniques to manage and direct group dynamics
• More effective, collaborative team environments

Participation criteria

• be a female IR
• be registered for the 2026 CIRSE Annual Congress (valid registration by August 17 is mandatory)
• submit the registration form (see below)

Registration

If you would like to participate in one of the workshops, click here or the button below to log into your myCIRSE account and fill out the registration form.

In case of any questions regarding the workshops or the registration process, please contact [email protected].

This event is kindly supported by Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Sessions

This year’s congress will again feature dedicated sessions for women in IR, including the following:

Women in IR Session WIR 136 – Navigating the evolving IR workforce

Saturday, September 5, 11:30-12:30, Auditorium 10

• Aren’t we there yet? Common issues still affecting women in the workplace, J. Chun
• A male perspective: how to survive an IR suite full of women!, I. Díaz-Lorenzo
• Building a research career in IR, T. Wah
• Do we still need women-only spaces in 2026?, S. Lojo Lendoiro

Trainee Session ETF 375 – Women in IR

Monday, September 7, 17:30-18:30, News on Stage Area

• Navigating early career challenges, O. Moschovaki-Zeiger
• How to be a mom on call, I. Conde Vasco
• How to be a dad on call, A. Bibok
• The future of women in IR, S. Lojo Lendoiro

Women in IR Roundtable in the Radiation Protection Pavilion

Monday, September 7, 12:30–14:00, Radiation Protection Pavilion area

Monday’s programme of the Radiation Protection Pavilion will be dedicated to women in IR and women’s health. Moderator Lakshmi Ratnam will lead congress delegates through interesting talks and the first RPP roundtable focusing on working during pregnancy.

Women in IR reception

Monday, September 7, 18:30-20:00, Foyer Tivoli, Bella Center Copenhagen

Open to all congress delegates

Executive Committee members Laura Crocetti and Alex Barnacle are inviting all female interventionists to join them for a special reception providing women in the field with the opportunity to network, learn about CIRSE’s activities relating to Women in IR, and meet other inspiring female IRs from around the world.

Please let us know by August 17 if you are planning to attend the reception!

This event is kindly supported by Boston Scientific.