WiDS Ambassador Program

When you become a WiDS Ambassador, you create and plan an event in your area that coincides with the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference, bringing WiDS to your cohort, colleagues, or community. 

The WiDS 2020 ambassador application is now closed for 2020. If you would like to be notified when the WiDS 2021 Ambassador Program is open for applications, click the sign up button below.

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​WiDS Ambassadors get free access to:

• Fantastic, relevant technical content to use during a regional event that you plan
• Branding and event planning and promotional materials, including templates
• On-going updates from, and access to, the Global WiDS planning team
• Live stream credentials to log-in for your event
• Opportunities to network with other WiDS ambassadors worldwide, both online and in-person
• Feature on the  WiDS ambassador page on our website​

​WiDS Ambassador requirements:

• Read and understand the WiDS regional event rules, and apply to become a WiDS ambassador, which includes completing and signing our license agreement
• Plan a WiDS event, beginning with the WiDS opening video. You can incorporate the WiDS Stanford or other regional event livestream or video content, combined with local speakers
• Invite speakers for local talks, speaking about their work in research or application area of data science
• Adhere to the WiDS branding guidelines for event naming and logo usage
• Send WiDS planners information, agenda, and registration links anytime between now and the January 24, 2020 deadline
• Post photos of your event on Twitter, Facebook, and or Instagram using the hashtag #WiDS2020
• Provide feedback and reporting to Global WiDS planners after your regional event​​

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Regional event resources:

• Event planning templates for sponsorship, budget, registration, breakouts, and more
• Promotional templates for presentations, agenda, website, program, and more​
• WiDS opening video

WiDS ambassador guidelines:

• Step-by-step instructions with links to resources​
• Checklist, including deadlines, to keep you on track

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