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Annual Report

​Elevating Women in Data Science Worldwide

WiDS Worldwide is committed to operating with transparency and sharing the meaningful impact of our work with supporters and the public. Our goal is to change the field of data science across the globe by elevating and empowering women to achieve 30% representation in education, innovation and leadership by 2030. Our annual reports provide an overview of our latest accomplishments in supporting, inspiring, educating and connecting women in data science and reducing barriers to entry and career success.

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The Numbers…

OVER

200

Events

OVER

100,000

Participants

OVER

1000

Ambassadors

OVER

4,000

Global Datathon Participants

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Get inspired from outstanding women discussing their exceptional work in data science and related fields, in a wide variety of research domains.

Conferences

Central Conferences

A distributed annual conference network with nearly 200 regional events worldwide in more than 50 countries, reaching 100,000 participants annually.

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Regional Conferences

Regional conferences are planned and organized by our WiDS Ambassadors. Find an event in your region and connect with your community.

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Datathon

The WiDS Datathon is an opportunity to discover and hone data science skills while solving an interesting and critical social impact challenge.

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Upskill Workshops

Workshops provide a supportive environment to foster inclusivity and focus on skill development for women in the field of data science.

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WiDS NextGen

Education outreach program promoting careers in data science, AI, and related fields for secondary school students.

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Ambassador Program

WiDS Ambassadors plan and host events in their regions supporting women who are currently ​in the field and ​inspiring other women to become data scientists.

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WiDS NextGen

Education outreach program promoting careers in data science, AI, and related fields for secondary school students.

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Get Inspired

Explore Topics

Find content based on topics of interest, curated and organized around overarching concepts in data science. Resources for every level, from beginner to advanced.

Data Generation / CollectionData Science as a CareerFoundations (Math / Statistics)Software Design and EngineeringHardwareAlgorithmsData VisualizationValuesData Wrangling
Podcast

Our podcast series featuring worldwide data science leaders talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned along the way.

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Videos

Discover the diverse impact of data science across various domains such as healthcare, finance, human rights, and beyond.

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Blog

We share news, events, and inspiring WiDSTORY stories showcasing the impact WiDS has on women’s lives and communities.

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RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

Discover and Get Inspired

Learn from data science leaders from around the world talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned along the way.

Discover Resources

WiDS Datathon 2025 Winners Panel Discussion

    Featured

Building Futures and Empowering a Smarter, Data-Driven Tomorrow

    Workshop Video

WiDS 2025 Global Datathon Workshop #3: Building & Evaluating a Machine Learning Model

    Workshop Video

WiDS Blog

Discover and Get Inspired

Learn from data science leaders from around the world talking about their work, their journeys, and lessons learned along the way.

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Conversations That Matter: Reflections from the WiDS Puget Sound 2025 Event

    Featured

Celebrating Connection and Innovation: The 2025 WiDS Puget Sound Conference

    Data Science Conference

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Sohini Sarkar |

Navigating Career Transitions: From Academia to Product Management

TOPICS: Foundations (Mathematics/Statistics)

This podcast episode features Sohini Sarkar, Principal Product Manager and Senior Team Lead at MathWorks, discussing her career journey and offering advice to listeners. The conversation explores her transition from academia to the corporate world, her passion for product management, and her approach to balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. Sohini’s career path highlights the importance of self-discovery and the willingness to deviate from predetermined expectations.

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WiDS has given me opportunity to build a community of talented women in data science in my region – Kenya. It is a platform where women can support one another as they keep thriving in the field of data science.

— Millicent Ochieng

WiDS Kenya Ambassador & WiDS Africa Co-Ambassador

Photograph of Mandi Jin

Without WiDS, I wouldn’t have had the support to be able to make such an impact with the “Youth Data Science Inspiration” project. I felt as though WiDS truly propelled and motivated me in promoting data science among youth female girls.

— Mandi Jin

High School Junior from Calgary, Creates Youth Project with Help from WiDS

WiDS has allowed me to be in contact with amazing people that are making a change in their fields and are committed to supporting other women to do so.

— Mariana Moyano Mendoza

Information Engineering College Student in Lima, Peru

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