Women in Data Science Conference 2026
The WiDS Geneva (Women in Data Science) conference will take place in Geneva, on the HEPIA campus, during a day dedicated to advancements in data science, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. This event is part of the international Women in Data Science initiative, launched by Stanford University and now held in more than 150 cities around the world. The Geneva event will bring together researchers, data specialists, entrepreneurs, and companies to share knowledge, experiences, and practical applications of AI and data science.
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Technical conference features prominent women discussing their work in the field of data science
Throughout the day, WiDS Geneva will offer a program of lectures, workshops, and discussions designed to highlight the impact of data science across various fields, from healthcare to industry and digital services. The sessions will explore both recent technological advancements and the societal challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence.
Among the topics to be covered are fascinating presentations such as:
- Green AI: Reducing the Environmental Impact of AI While Maximizing Its Benefits – a presentation focusing on approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence systems while maximizing their value for organizations, featuring Lisa Wolffhugel, Partner Solution Architect for Data, AI, and Sustainability, Microsoft
- The Information Loop: Why AI is Breaking the Data Commons It Depends On – a discussion on the impact of generative AI on open data ecosystems and the challenges it poses to the governance of information commons, with Florence Devouard & Gilliane Kern of Wikimedia CH
- Are You a Zombie Firm? An Early Warning System Based on Machine Learning Methods – a presentation on using machine learning to detect struggling companies early on and improve economic and financial analysis systems, featuring Angela De Martiis, Business Analyst & Associate Director, UBS
- From RAG to AI Agents – an exploration of the evolution of AI architectures, from Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to autonomous agents capable of performing complex tasks, with Sara Zanzottera, Agentic AI Lead, BGB Group
In addition to technical presentations, the conference also emphasizes diversity and collaboration in the data field, while fostering dialogue among researchers, companies, and organizations.
For SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland, participating in WiDS Geneva offers an opportunity to better understand how data science and artificial intelligence can be integrated into their operations—including data analysis, process automation, decision support, and the development of new digital services. The event also provides a chance to identify talent, meet experts, and discover practical approaches to leveraging data within their organizations.
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