WiDS Ambassador-led events continue to showcase technical talks, workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions in diverse areas of data science and AI — both in-person and online around the world. Each event reflects our mission to inspire, educate, and connect women and allies in data science.
While we’re catching up on sharing a few recent highlights, WiDS events have continued strong throughout the year — with incredible leadership from ambassadors worldwide. If you’ve recently hosted an event, please share your summary using this form: WiDS Event Summary Submission Form.
To explore upcoming regional events or join your local WiDS community, visit the WiDS Community Platform.
🇯🇵 WiDS Tokyo @ IBM | June 13 | Regional Conference
The 6th annual WiDS Tokyo @ IBM brought together professionals and students for a hybrid event exploring the evolving landscape of data science. Hosted at IBM Japan Headquarters, the program featured experts from IBM, Panasonic Connect, Hamagin Research Institute, Otafuku Holdings, and Honda Motor, with sessions on topics from people analytics and AI-powered Q&A systems to trust in data storytelling.
With a satisfaction score of 3.9/4.0 and 97% of attendees expressing interest in future events, WiDS Tokyo 2025 was both informative and inspiring.
Thank you to Ambassador Kyoko Nishito and the IBM Japan team for leading this successful event.
🇯🇵 WiDS Japan @ Dataiku | July 8 | Networking Event
The first-ever WiDS Japan @ Dataiku launched in Tokyo — a private, invite-only gathering to ignite Japan’s community of women leaders in data science and AI. Through keynotes, lightning talks, and intimate discussions, participants explored career journeys and the future of representation in Japan’s tech landscape.
Key takeaways centered on visibility, mentorship, and the creation of safe spaces for women to connect and grow. “It was incredibly inspiring to connect with so many accomplished female scientists,” shared one attendee.
Thank you to Ambassadors Nasim Bano and Akiko Bannai for your leadership and to Dataiku for hosting.
🇰🇼 WiDS Kuwait @ Kuwait University | July 15 | Upskill Workshop
In partnership with Kuwait University, WiDS Kuwait hosted a session featuring Dr. Safia Mallallah, WiDS Kansas Ambassador, who presented her innovative educational platform CT Island — a Roblox-based experience teaching children coding and AI concepts through play.
The workshop engaged educators, researchers, and students eager to reimagine early tech education. “It’s the first time I’ve seen Roblox used for something so purposeful,” one participant shared.
Thank you to Ambassador Zahraa Marafie for curating this inspiring cross-chapter collaboration.
🇺🇸 WiDS NYC @ Dataiku | July 15 | Regional Conference
Hosted by the Americas WiDS Ambassadors @ Dataiku, this event explored Responsible AI in Building Agents. Forty attendees across career stages joined discussions on ethical model development, observability, and human accountability in AI.
Highlights included key takeaways such as:
💡 “Don’t chase agents—solve problems.”
💡 “Bias isn’t theoretical; it’s historical.”
💡 “Responsible AI isn’t someone else’s job.”
Thank you to Ambassador Jacqueline Kuo and Dataiku for championing thoughtful conversations on AI responsibility and design.
🇬🇭 WiDS Accra | August 2 | Upskill Workshop
WiDS Accra hosted The Art of Exploring Data: EDA & Visualization in Python, a two-day beginner-friendly virtual workshop. Led by Bernice Awinpang Akudbilla, participants learned data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn.
Over 40 participants from five regions joined the interactive sessions. “The session simplified concepts I used to find intimidating,” shared one attendee.
Thank you to Ambassador Halimatu Mohammed Gali for fostering accessible and inclusive data learning.
🇮🇳 WiDS Nandyal @ RGM College | August 13 | NextGen Event
The WiDS RGMCET Chapter Inauguration celebrated the beginning of a new student-led initiative in Andhra Pradesh. With support from faculty leaders and administrators, students learned about WiDS’ mission and the opportunities in AI and data-driven innovation.
Nearly 150 attendees participated in this inspiring event, which sparked excitement and curiosity among students eager to begin their data science journeys.
Thank you to Ambassador Sailaja Cherlopalli and RGM College of Engineering and Technology for championing the next generation of women in data science.
🌍 WiDS Africa | September 20 | Regional Conference
Held for the first time in Uganda, the WiDS Africa 2025 Conference united ~150 participants under the theme Breaking into Data Careers. Featuring speakers such as Barbara Birungi Mutabazi (WITU) and Morine Amutorine (Sandbox Forum), the conference explored leadership, personal branding, and opportunities in data.
The event’s highlights included a hands-on Codelab, powerful keynote stories, and an innovation showcase featuring Africa’s Talking, GitHub, and Young Engineers Uganda.
Thank you to Ambassador Mahadia Tunga and the WiDS Africa team for a transformative milestone in the region’s growing data ecosystem.
🇩🇪 WiDS Freiburg @ SmallData | September 26 | Networking Event
Researchers at SmallData CRC Freiburg gathered for the first Female Scientist Retreat, a day focused on career growth, mentorship, and community-building. The retreat included discussions led by Susanne Marx and a panel with experts Maria Kalweit, Cristina Has, and Mouna Akacha, exploring career navigation and assertive communication for women in science.
“This retreat gave me both perspective and practical tools to navigate my career with confidence,” shared one participant.
Thank you to Ambassador Sophia Nolde and the SmallData team for hosting this empowering event.
🇹🇹 WiDS Trinidad & Tobago | October 18 | Upskill Workshop
WiDS Trinidad & Tobago hosted a virtual Spotlight Talk: “Seeing Data Differently – Making Insights Meaningful with Online Tools” featuring Toni-Marie Noel of CIBC Caribbean. Participants learned to build a local dataset of doubles vendors using the Google Maps API, enrich it in Google Sheets, and visualize it in Looker Studio — connecting data skills to local culture.
The workshop’s collaborative energy and creative exercises made complex tools feel approachable and fun.
Thank you to Ambassador Letetia Addison for your continuous leadership in advancing data literacy across the Caribbean.
From Tokyo to Trinidad, these nine events reflect the heart of WiDS: a global network united by purpose, passion, and progress. Each local effort adds to our shared mission of empowering women everywhere to thrive in data science and AI.