Women in Data Science Alexandria (WiDS-A) is an independent event organized by ambassadors Diaaeldin Taha and Ehsan Shams as a part of the annual global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University. This event aims to showcase the outstanding work done by women in data science. All are welcome.
SPEAKERS
KEYNOTES
Cecilia Aragon
University of Washington, US
Samhaa R. El-Beltagy
Newgiza University, EG
Rana Dajani
Hashemite University, JO
Margot Gerritsen
Stanford University, US
PANELS, TALKS, AND TUTORIALS
Nawal El-Boghdady
Nexus Analytica & Egypt University of Informatics, EG
Samantha Fairchild
Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, DE
Colleen Farrelly
Staticlysm & No Starch Press, US
Brittany Fox
Focus Global Talent Solutions, US
Allison Koenecke
Cornell University, US
Letitia Parcalabescu
Heidelberg University, DE
Basma Rady
Beltone Holding, EG
Aya Salama
Microsoft, EG
Noelle Silver
AI Leadership Institute, US
Masa Tantawy
American University in Cairo, EG
Nourhan Youssef
Smarteye, EG
ORGANIZERS
Ehsan Shams
Alexandria University, EG
Diaaeldin Taha
Heidelberg University, DE
Acknowledgement
Our sincere gratitude goes to Serageldin Abouibrahim (sergoxo) for allowing us to feature his photographs as the banner for this website, and to Colleen Farrelly, Aya Salama, and Frida Horwath for their invaluable contributions during the planning phase of this event. We would also like to thank all of the speakers who participated in this event for generously sharing their time, expertise, and insights with us.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to May Adel, the pianist who volunteered to play music during the coffee breaks. May Adel's talent added a touch of beauty and elegance to the event, creating a serene and inspiring atmosphere. Her heartfelt performances provided a moment of respite and rejuvenation. We are grateful for May, as her music brought joy to our hearts and created cherished memories for all who attended the event.