Formula Systems backs Women in Motion at NAEC 2026

Women in Motion is an NAEC initiative dedicated to building an inclusive and influential community within the sector through education, networking, mentorship and professional development. The breakfast is expected to bring together industry professionals from across the sector, including WIM board members, NAEC board members and committee leaders, and representatives from major industry names — among them WIM President Vanessa Kline and Amy DiPalo, NAEC Board President for 2026 and a founding WIM member.

“Supporting, developing and promoting women across engineering, including in the elevator industry, is something we take seriously at the Airdri Group,” said Bruce Philipps, President and CEO of the Airdri Group.

“Our business was founded over 50 years ago and is built on engineering excellence. It remains the case that in the US and the UK that women are underrepresented in engineering and related roles*. Women in Motion is doing exactly the work the elevator sector needs — opening doors, creating mentors and making sure the next generation of leaders has somewhere to grow. We are proud to back it.”

Formula Systems will be represented at the event by Linda Scibor and Karen Granadon who are based at the US headquarters in Chicago, alongside colleagues from the wider global team, who will be wearing the company’s Women in Motion pink polos throughout the show day. The sponsorship forms part of Formula Systems ongoing involvement with WIM, with the business looking at further participation in the community in the years ahead.

*USA – women make up 15.4% of engineers (source Society of Women Engineers). UK – for women in the engineering and technology workforce the figure is 17% (source EngineeringUK)