Women in Data Science (WiDS) 3/9/2020

Register Now | $95.00 pp

Attend the fourth annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) Miami Conference to learn and engage with data science leaders and community members.  This one-day technical conference provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science-related research in a number of domains, learn how leading-edge companies are leveraging data science for success, and connect with potential mentors, collaborators, and others in the field.

WiDS Miami 2020 will be the most empowering and insightful event yet! Featuring women/gender minority in data science looking for a platform to share their rise, transition into, or accomplishments in the field of data science, the Paper Call presenters will educate on topics related to data science, and will empower women to take on roles in this transformative field. All genders are invited to participate in the conference, which features exclusively female speakers.

Announcing the afternoon Keynote Speaker

The afternoon Keynote Speaker will be Nooshin Nabizadeh, AI Solutions Architect at Intel Corporation. A successful University of Miami alumna who graduated with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nooshin brings decade of experience in ML, Computer Vision, and Data Mining.  She also teaches ML at San Jose State University. Her fields of expertise include: AI, Image Analysis, Pattern Recognition, and much more.

Monday, March 9, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Watsco Center

Presented by NextEra Energy and hosted by the CCS, the annual WiDS Conference takes place at the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus. The Watsco Center Fieldhouse is located at 1245 Dauer Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146.  Map + Directions

Who Should Attend

The Conference is open to everyone, regardless of gender, who is interested in engaging with and learning from the local data science community. Whether you are an experienced data scientist or looking to learn more about the field, WiDS Miami will have great content and opportunities to connect.

What to Expect

• Talks from local speakers from academia and the industry
• Opportunity to network with the local data science community and leadership, potential partners, employers and employees
• Livestream of Stanford Keynote Speakers

About WiDS

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 conference at Stanford in November 2015. Now, WiDS includes a global conference, with approximately 150+ regional events worldwide; a datathon, encouraging participants to hone their skills using a social impact challenge; and a podcast, featuring leaders in the field talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned. ​This conference provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science-related research in a number of domains, learn how leading-edge companies are leveraging data science for success, and connect with potential mentors, collaborators, and others in the field. All genders are invited to participate in the conference, which features exclusively female speakers.

WiDS Podcast
​Season one of the WiDS podcast is now available on iTunes and Google Play. Hear from women leaders across the data science profession, as they share their advice, career highlights, and lessons learned along the way.

WiDS 2019 Overview
Watch highlights from the Women in Data Science Conference held at Stanford University on March 4, 2019. Attendees share their perspectives, and speakers share their insights.
All 2019 Stanford videos | 2019 Stanford Program