December 2024 Ambassador Events

WiDS Ambassador-led events showcase technical talks, workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions in various data science fields, both in-person and online on a global scale, spanning across programs. Explore further details about these events on our website, widsworldwide.org.

WiDS Paris | December 3 | Regional Conference

WiDS Paris is delighted to invite you to its first meetup: Let’s Talk about Generative AI!

Whether you are a tech professional or simply curious to learn more about the subject, rest assured: there will be something for everyone! Register to attend.

Are you interested in seeing concrete business applications of generative AI, such as in Safety? Would you like to learn more about the challenges associated with transitioning to a production environment? Or perhaps discover how to enhance performance by combining the power of knowledge graphs with language models? And finally, take a step back to discuss trustworthy generative AI? Then join and you will not be disappointed! ??

This event will be followed by an afterwork, to get the chance to meet experts in the field and engage in a convivial exchange. This event is open for everyone!! Organized by ambassadors Rim Baccour and Myriam Fayad .

WiDS Stillwater | December 5 | Upskill Workshop

Organized by ambassadors Priyadharsini Ramamurthy and Rittika Shamsuddin , WiDS Stillwater is hosting a Colloquium featuring four distinguished speakers—four female faculty members with extensive backgrounds in Data Mining and Science. This event is open to 美国俄克拉荷马州立大学 students, encompassing those from the Computer Science (CS), Management Information Systems (MIS), and Business Analytics (BAN) departments. This is an internal event. Register to attend.

WiDS Philadelphia @ Vanguard | December 10 | Regional Conference

This year’s conference, themed “Thrive in the AI Era,” will be held on December 10th in Malvern, PA. This one-day event will feature keynote speeches, research presentations, technical sessions, and panel discussions, bringing together professionals and graduate students passionate about AI and machine learning. Organized by ambassador Hong Qiu . They have an exciting lineup of speakers, including industry leaders, professors from top-notch universities, and seasoned AI/ML practitioners. This conference is free and speakers generously volunteer their time and expertise. This allows us to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly for female technologists, and give back to the broader AI/ML community. Register to attend.

WiDS Sri Lanka | December 14 | Upskill Workshop

The Upskill Workshop in December “How I Applied for Data Science Grad School” is a dynamic virtual event designed to inspire and guide aspiring data scientists on their journey to higher studies. Organized by ambassadors Vimukthini Jayalath , Nathira Wijemanne , and Ayodhya Weerabahu .

Through a series of personal stories and expert insights, a diverse group of speakers will share their unique experiences of applying for graduate programs in data science. Topics will include how they discovered their passion for the field, selected the right program and university, navigated the application process, overcame challenges, and more.

This workshop aims to provide practical advice and inspiration, while offering a roadmap for anyone looking to pursue higher education in data science. Register to attend.

WiDS Costa Rica | December 14 | Regional Conference

An empowering and insightful event celebrating the achievements and innovations of women in data science. This gathering brings together five exceptional leaders on various areas, each offering unique perspectives on the power of data-driven decisions. Register to attend. Organized by ambassadors Yadira Castillo , Sofía Camacho , Sofía Ramírez Alcázar , Maria Fernanda Vargas , Kimberly Villegas Jiménez , María Paula Pereira, Raquel Arias, Maria Fernanda Alvarado , Nahomy Montero Picado , María Paula Castro Borbón , Kryssia Gómez , Raquel Gómez , and Silvana Desire Fuentes Borda .

WiDS Upper Bavaria | December 28 | NextGen

This virtual NextGen organized by ambassador Mursal Dawodi is titled, Coding: The Key To Your Child’s Digital FutureDate. Featuring speaker Fahmia Mohammadi, M.Sc., IT Senior Engineer in Australia. Register to attend.

WiDS West Lafayette @ Purdue University | December 30 | Upskill Workshop

Register to attend an introductory workshop on learning large language models (LLMs) in data science. The workshop will provide you an opportunity to learn and navigate the foundations of LLMs, identify interesting use cases and applications of LLMs in data science. Attend this workshop to boost your technical skills in your academic and professional careers. No prior knowledge is necessary. Organized by ambassadors Karen DSouza and Irene Liu, M.S. IMC .