Women in Transport 2026 concludes: two weeks of learning, innovation and inspiring connections across the Motor Valley

The 2026 edition of MUNER Women in Transport has officially come to an end, concluding two weeks of immersive learning, technical excellence and unforgettable experiences across the Motor Valley.

Bringing together talented female students from around the world, the Summer School once again confirmed its mission: empowering the next generation of engineers and mobility professionals through a unique combination of academic lectures, hands-on activities and direct engagement with some of the world’s leading automotive companies.

Throughout the programme, participants explored key topics shaping the future of automotive, motorsport and mobility while connecting with industry experts, researchers and fellow students in an international and collaborative environment. From classroom sessions to technical seminars, every activity was designed to bridge academic knowledge with real-world industrial applications.

A defining element of the Summer School was the opportunity to experience the Motor Valley ecosystem from the inside through exclusive visits to some of its most iconic companies. During the programme, participants were welcomed by Dallara, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Visa Cash App RB, discovering first-hand the technologies, people and innovation that continue to make Emilia-Romagna one of the world’s leading hubs for the automotive and motorsport industries.

The journey also included an inspiring experience with MoRe Modena Racing, the Formula SAE team of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, offering participants a closer look at how passion, teamwork and engineering excellence come together in a student-led motorsport project.

These experiences represent the very essence of Women in Transport: creating meaningful opportunities for talented women to engage directly with industry, explore future career paths and become part of an international community driven by innovation, curiosity and ambition.

MUNER extends its sincere gratitude to all the professors, lecturers, speakers and partner companies whose expertise, enthusiasm and commitment made this edition possible. Their contribution continues to strengthen the connection between academia and industry, creating an educational experience that goes far beyond the classroom.

A special thank you goes to Dallara, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Visa Cash App RB and MoRe Modena Racing for opening their doors, sharing their knowledge and inspiring the engineers of tomorrow.

As another successful edition comes to a close, Women in Transport continues to demonstrate the value of collaboration, diversity and experiential learning in shaping the future of mobility.

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of participants for another journey through the Motor Valley.

Women in Transport is organised by MUNER in close collaboration with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), the Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari” and Fondazione Marco Biagi.