Thursday, October 12th
Women in Engineering Reception – Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
5:30pm – 7:30pm
NEW for AMTA 2023! This event welcomes all AMTA symposium registrants and the local IEEE community to promote collaboration, with a spotlight on the work of female RF/Microwave engineers, researchers, and other contributors to our profession. Everyone is welcome – men and women – to attend and enjoy inspiring discussions and networking opportunities! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
After a round of introductions, our invited speakers below will share their respective experience in navigating a professional career as a woman in the engineering field. Join us to hear about their unique career paths.

Svetsellen “Svet” Sandoval, Boeing Test and Evaluation,
Technology Principal Investigator/Lead Engineer,
The Boeing Company, Kent, Washington

Diane L. Heidlebaugh, Sr. Manager Specialty Engineering KC-46A Tanker Program, EME Capability Leader, BDS Puget Sound
The Boeing Company

Janet O’Neil, Customer Relations Manager,
ETS-Lindgren, Seattle, Washington
Cost: $18
Sponsored by: ETS-Lindgren and The Boeing Company


Friday, October 13th
Technical Tour – Boeing 737 Production Facility Renton
9:00am – 1:00 pm
Welcome to Boeing’s iconic 737 Production factory located in Renton, Washington, adjacent to the Hyatt Lake Washington Hotel. This sprawling facility has been at the forefront of commercial aviation for decades, serving as the birthplace of the world’s most popular airliner, the Boeing 737. With its state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and dedicated workforce, the Renton factory remains a symbol of innovation, precision engineering, and the ongoing legacy of Boeing’s commitment to excellence in the aerospace industry. Attendance is limited to symposium registrants and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost: $65
NOTE: All attendees will be required to provide an approved form of identification on-site in order to enter the Boeing facility. Foreign Nationals will need to submit additional information not later than three weeks in advance of the tour date. Further details to follow.
