Women in data science

About

The newly founded Female division at King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals is pleased to host Stanford’s Global Women in Data Science conference for the first time in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. The women in data science global initiative brings together students, researchers and practitioners in the data science community to inspire, educate and support women in the field.

The first annual WiDS @ KFUPM event will take place on March 12th, 2020 at the KFUPM campus to showcase the outstanding works of Saudi women data scientists and explore the latest research trends. This event will feature several female speakers, panel discussions and a poster session.

  • LocationKFUPM campus, Dhahran
  • Date & Time 8am - 4:30pm, 12th Mar
  • Speakers 6 Professionals
  • Attendees 200 People

Our Speakers

Soha

Hassoun

Tufts University

USA

Yusan

Lin

Visa

USA

Antonela

Tommasel

ISISTAN-UNICEN

ARGENTINE

Salma

Alsinan

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Arabia

Hossa

Almuteiri

KAPSARC

Saudi Arabia

Xiangliang

Zhang

KAUST

Saudi Arabia

Event Schedule

Official agenda to be announced soon.

6

Speakers

200

Attendees

20

Posters

5

Student presentations

Why You Should Join?

Great Speakers

Learn about prominent research endeavor conducted by renowned female data scientists.

01

Global Event

Participate in an internationally recognized initiative supporting women data scientists.

02

Networking Opportunity

Form new relationships and strengthen existing ones.

03

Innovation and Technology

Engage in high-level discussions and refine your ideas.

04

Personal Development

Sharpen your communication and critical thinking skills.

05

The Fun Factor!


Have fun interacting and mingling with your fellow attendees.

06

Partners

  • Conference Center Building 20 KFUPM,Dhahran
  • (013)8605405
  • widsd@kfupm.edu.sa