When: 19 June 2025 - 14:30 - 15:20 - Aula Magna

Advances in 5G technology mark a significant contribution in wireless communication, offering ultra-low latency, high data rates, and enhanced connectivity. These capabilities are particularly interesting for the evolving field of air mobility, including Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and representing a groundbreaking solution for future air traffic management systems. As aviation moves toward more autonomous and connected operations, 5G network can become an enabling technology for efficient communication between airborne platforms, ground stations, and cloud-based systems.

In line with the objectives of the WIE Commitment Chart “Steering girls to STEM” the purpose of the panel is to promote female models who are role models and who carry out mentoring activities towards young minds in this emerging field. To this end, the panel wants to highlight how it is possible to identify guidelines and prospects for growth and good practices that increase the presence of young women in the aerospace sector.

14:30 - Welcoming (Dr. Claudia Conte, WIE Volunteers)

14:35 - Introduction to IEEE WIE AG and Commitment Chart

14:45 - Olga D’Auria, TIM, S.p.A. - Angela Maiale, TIM, S.p.A.

14:55 - Dalila Cesiro, Consortium MedITech

15:05 - Q&A session, Closing remarks (Dr. Claudia Conte, WIE Volunteers)

Dalila Cesiro is an Italian Aerospace Engineer and Project Manager with extensive experience in managing national and European innovation projects, particularly in the fields of Industry 4.0, drones, and smart technologies. Since 2021, she has worked at the MedITech Competence Centre, coordinating EDIH and PNRR-funded projects, organizing events, and supporting the development of smart applications using the FIWARE platform. She holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II and has specialized in UAV systems, avionics, and IoT-based solutions. Dalila is also a certified drone pilot (ENAC A1/A3 and A2) and a FIWARE Technical Expert, with a strong background in research, digital tools, and programming (C++, Python, SQL).

Olga D’Auria graduated with full marks and honors in mathematics with specialization in Numerical Computing and Programming from the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in 1991, now is a Network Engineer in TIM for ‘Technology Evolution, LAP & Devices’ department, responsible for activity ‘IOT Devices Engineering’ and ‘Data analysis & Reporting’. Previously, she held various roles within TIM and dealt with various types of projects: for several years, as a Data Analyst, she has been collecting from different sources, cleaning and harmonizing, analyzing and interpreting business and market data, and displaying the results through data visualization tools to extract useful information for decision-making processes; Innovation Manager in TIM WCAP, at the Naples office, with the aim of creating the TIM open innovation program dedicated to collaboration with startups and small and medium-sized enterprises; she has a long experience in software analysis, design and development, during which she gained great interest and passion for Agile methodologies, also becoming co-founder of the Agile Community Campania, AC2, the first "Agile" community in the south. In this context, she participated in the organization of the national "Agile O'Day" events (editions from 2017 to 2025), as PMI Scrum Master she took part in the teaching team of some seminars and workshops on Agile culture at the faculty of Software Engineering of Università Frederico II. She was a tutor for various editions of the 5G Academy.

Angela Maiale. Network Engineer in TIM for Technology Evolution, LAP & Devices. Responsible for activity Scouting Trials and Pre-Engineering for Research Activities and Universities specialist for Vertical Health, Smart Mobility, Smart City, Emerging Markets and Technologies. Previously, Innovation Manager in TIM WCAP with the aim of creating the TIM open innovation program dedicated to collaboration with startups and PMI. Graduated in mathematics with specialization in Numerical Computing and Programming, and master’s degree in project and strategic management. She has a long experience in software analysis, design and development, service assurance and Big data analyst. Her passion for open innovation & digital transformation and her great interest for Agile methodologies, were the driving force behind the co-founder of the Agile Community Campania, AC2. She was speaker and co- organizer of various Agile and Open Innovation conferences, and she was a lecturer at some seminars and workshops on Agile culture at the University's Faculty of Software Engineering Federico II. She was tutor & technical board of the 5G Academy of Federico II. Currently enrolled in the master's degree course in Social Innovation at Federico II.