Women in Data Science (WiDS) 2021

About Women in Data Science

The Women in Data Science (WiDS) initiative aims to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide, regardless of gender, and to support women in the field. WiDS started as a one-day technical conference at Stanford in November 2015. Five years later, WiDS is a global movement that includes a number of worldwide initiatives:

A conference with 150+ regional events worldwide in more than 60 countries, reaching 100,000 participants annually.
A datathon, encouraging participants to hone their skills using a social impact challenge.
A podcast series, featuring data science leaders from around the world talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned along the way.
An education outreach program to encourage secondary school students to consider careers in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and related fields.
A workshop series to build your data science skills, inspiring women and girls with role model instructors.

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Watch WiDS Worldwide

The 24-hour virtual WiDS Worldwide conference took place on March 8th. View a recap of keynotes, panel discussions, and tech talks.

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Attend a WiDS Regional Event

WiDS ambassadors are planning WiDS regional events to coincide with the WiDS Worldwide conference. Find an event in your area.

Learn at WiDS Workshops

Build your data science skills with the newest WiDS Workshops featuring excellent female instructors.

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WiDS 2021 Videos

On March 8, 2021, thousands of participants gathered online and across the globe for the 24-hour Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide Conference. Watch the main stage sessions, meet the speakers, attend some workshops, or watch highlighted talks from around the world in our 'best of WiDS'.

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photo credit: Ved Chirayath

Featured on the WiDS Podcast

Karen Hao, MIT Technology Review

Karen Hao, Senior Editor at MIT Technology Review, discusses her experiences covering the latest research and social impacts of AI, and ethics washing in the tech industry.

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Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide Initiative