More than 4,000 female students visited Dublin's RDS today for an event focused on attracting more girls into careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
The annual "I Wish Showcase" featured guest speakers, interactive exhibitions and workshops.
This year's event included a Sport Innovation Hub where attendees explored how advancements in technology are revolutionising performance, training and competition.
There was also a Food Science Hub, showing how STEM is reshaping what we eat and how it is made.
Other exhibitions were dedicated to construction, entrepreneurship and emerging STEM fields, showcasing the latest breakthroughs shaping these industries.
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The 2024 I Wish Report showed that 60% of Irish teenage girls believe that gender inequality is the biggest barrier preventing them from pursuing careers in STEM.
This figure has dropped from 83% in the 2021 I Wish Report.
"The findings from our most recent annual survey report make it clear that while progress has been made, systemic barriers persist, preventing too many young girls from seeing STEM as a viable career path," said I Wish co-founder Caroline O'Driscoll.
"By showcasing women who have broken through these barriers, the I Wish Showcase provides tangible examples of success in STEM and empowers them to imagine their future in these industries," Ms O'Driscoll said.
Beyond the annual showcase, I Wish has expanded its activities to a year-round suite of programmes, including a Tech for Good Programme, entrepreneurship programmes and the newly launched I Wish Primary Programme.
"By drawing on the support of our industry leaders, educators, and transport partners that we have been able to connect young women with the resources and networks they need to choose and thrive in Stem careers that work for them," said I Wish Co-founder Gillian Keating.
