In a world where Artificial Intelligence is the new normal, interpersonal skills like critical thinking, persuasion and emotional intelligence will sit alongside the traditional skillset of the data leader as businesses are now scaling and monetising their AI initiatives. 

Organisations must ensure that their leadership is balanced to avoid bias and ensure relevance to the customer, and the leader of the future will be the linchpin to ensure that the opportunity from AI is realised. o how should businesses nurture emerging leaders to ensure that they are developing and retaining top talent in an age of acute skills shortage and salary inflation? 

And how can future leaders equip themselves with the right skills and networks to build sustainable careers right up to the C-suite? 

Join this panel of experts as they discuss the future of leadership in a world where artificial intelligence is central to decision making and why getting it right is a business imperative.

Join us for an insightful Lunch and Learn session, designed to help you uncover your unique learning style and optimise your information retention strategies. This session will delve into the science of learning, exploring various techniques that can significantly boost your ability to absorb and recall information. One of the key methods we’ll discuss is the interleaving technique, which involves mixing different topics or forms of practice within a single study session. This approach challenges the brain to continuously retrieve and apply different types of information, leading to improved learning and retention.

In addition to exploring learning techniques, we’ll also highlight essential skills for the modern data-driven world. As the AI revolution continues to transform industries, understanding how to harness data effectively is crucial.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify your personal learning style and how it impacts information retention.
• Implement the interleaving technique to enhance your study sessions.
• Acquire practical tips for improving learning and retention.
• Understand the top data skills needed for success in the AI-driven future.
• Learn the value of interpersonal networking in personal and professional development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your learning strategies and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape

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It's been over three years since Davina McCall's groundbreaking documentary lit the menopause touchpaper.   Menopause is no longer a dirty word—it's a hot topic. Everyone's talking about it, many are making a lot of money off it, but seriously, what's actually changed in the workplace?
 
How do we move from all this talk to real change?  How do we achieve executive endorsed support to stop 1:10 of us from quitting hostile peri-menopausal environments?
 
Join our panel of workplace menopause experts for a lively discussion—because if you think menopausal women are angry, wait until you see what inaction does!  Learn about BSI's new standard for what good looks like for menopause in the workplace and what it means for women and employers. We want your stories, your insights, and your help in turning up the heat for change and making workplaces into places where women thrive, not just survive, during this pivotal time.

Join us for B&Q’s DIY data revolution! Discover how they hammered through outdated systems, flipped the culture, and nailed innovation, turning setbacks into springboards. Get the inside scoop on how investing in data is transforming this 55-year-old giant from the ground up!

Expand your professional network and connect with amazing, like-minded Women in Data® members in a supportive virtual environment. Sharpen your networking skills with our top tips for successful virtual interactions, and gain insights that can propel your career forward. This is a FREE opportunity to learn, grow, and build lasting connections. Stay engaged beyond the session with fellow attendees as you continue your journey of professional development and career success.

Whether you’re looking to learn, grow your career, or simply expand your circle, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out!

Every organisation today recognises the power of data-driven insight to enact change, whether harnessing data visualisation to showcase trends or prove Return on Investment from new products or solutions. Now more than ever, it is critical that charities and non-profit organisations take the same approach, using data to uncover hidden issues, debunk misconceptions, and demonstrate the importance of their work.

Our mission with Women in Data – Connected Health is to empower the organisations aiming to make a difference in women’s health with the resources and skills needed to enhance their data capabilities and to drive meaningful change.

Through Women in Data - Connected Health, Endometriosis UK has partnered with Kubrick to transform the information they have gathered from hundreds of women living with endometriosis into actionable insights that drive impact.

In this session, Endometriosis UK's Board of Trustees Member and CEO UK & Ireland of Denstu Media Jenny Bullis is joined by Kubrick Associate Principal Holly Smith and Natalie Cramp, Partner at JMAN and Chair of Women in Data – Women’s Health Initiative to share their learnings and ambitions, including:

1. The ambitions of Women in Data – Connected Health
2. The importance of requirements gathering to understand impact and goals
3. Best practice survey analysis for statical significance that delivers powerful storytelling
4. Collaborating for change: creating impactful partnerships that give back to important causes

Learn how to navigate the Databricks platform to build and develop Generative AI applications in this follow-along course. You will learn how to develop prompts, and compound AI systems using MLflow and Mosaic AI on the platform. As well as learn concepts around governance and differences with GenAI.

This training is suited for Data Scientists & Machine Learning Engineers.

By the end of the course, you will learn:
· Generative AI opportunities and challenges
· How to set up a dev environment and get started with prompt engineering on Databricks with MLflow
· How to build a compound AI system with retrieval augmented generation (RAG)
· Introduction to fine-tuning models and pretraining LLMs with Mosaic AI
· How to approach governance for AI applications

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Python, Working knowledge of ML

The Guardian has amassed a vast collection of recipes published both in print and online. To enhance accessibility and provide a seamless digital experience for our readers, we envisioned a mobile application that could bring this content to life. But how could we transform these recipes into a format suited for modern digital consumption? The answer lies in structured data.

Join us at Databricks for this introduction to easy AI. Together we'll go through simple ways to make, track and deploy models without the regular hassle. Once we've done that we can use our brand new AI/BI tools to create some dashboards and then chat with your data in plain English. Please ensure you bring your laptop with you as this will be a hands-on session.

Agenda:
12:30 - 13:00 - Registration & Light lunch
13:00 - 17:00 - Main Session
17:00 - 18:30 - Networking, Drinks & Nibbles

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Python, Statistics used for ML
Nice to have: SQL

Join us for an engaging session with Admiral’s Data & AI Academy as we dive into the world of data, exploring Data Past, Data Present, and Data Future. Enjoy a thought-provoking discussion led by our incredible guest speakers - Rachel Purchase, Lizzie Harris, and Leanne Smith - who will share their insights and experiences across the data landscape. Following their talks, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session with the speakers, hosted by the amazing Hannah Davies.

To make this event even more enjoyable, a light afternoon tea will be provided for all attendees plus a little cherry-on-top networking session to close an afternoon well-spent.

Don’t miss out on this chance to network, learn, and indulge!

As part of our Women in Data® 10th birthday celebrations, one of our incredible brand partners, Acxiom, will be hosting us at their fabulous office for an evening of networking, learning and celebration. Acxiom have been pioneers of the data world with over 5 decades of experience. Their data and technology transforms marketing for their clients to both manage audiences and personalise customer experiences.

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on “How Equity is the Key to Unlocking AI’s Promise and Data’s Power.” Explore the critical role of data in AI success and how to ensure it takes its rightful place in the boardroom. Learn from our experienced panel about mitigating bias, promoting diversity, and the power of allyship in creating equitable and successful data and AI environments.

Welcome to our Leading the Data Revolution: Roundtable Dinner on Data Skills, Diversity and Storytelling event!

Get ready to join us on Tue Nov 26 2024 at Rails Restaurant & Little Bar for an evening filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

At this event, we will be bringing together industry leaders, data professionals, and enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends in data skills, the importance of diversity in the field, and the power of storytelling in conveying data insights.

Timed perfectly to coincide with our 10th birthday. Come prepared to share your experiences, learn from others, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about driving change and innovation in the world of data. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be a part of the data revolution!

See you there!

Scottish Widows have been providing meaningful, data led insight on women and their retirement preparations for the last 20 years. This year, in their 20th report they take a look back at the transformative changes that have taken place with pension policy, savings and behaviour.  They also look forward to the future, giving their recommendations to help close the gender pension gap. Susan Hope and Jen Thomas will highlight some of the key findings from the report and introduce you to our “Scottish Widows family”, with easy hints and tips to help you feel more in control of your retirement journey and encourage you to have conversations with your colleagues, friends and family that will benefit everyone!     

When heritage meets the art of data. Join us for an afternoon hosted by Boots, supported by their partners Microsoft, Databricks & UST as guest speakers, thought leaders in the industry. They will be exploring how Boots has married its rich heritage to expand into data depths unknown with various groundbreaking projects. With one of the richest women's datasets in the country a majority female workforce and customer base Boots is pivotal to understand how woman can be better served. Hear from the women themselves involved in the industry, their career paths and the new bounds they are reaching with data as well as opportunities to grow your career in data. Discover the unique blend of tradition and data-driven innovation at Boots and how it's paving the way for future advancements.

Important travel and accessibility info:
Paid visitor parking on campus is extremely limited and in high demand. We strongly advise that attendees travel via public transport. If people choose to travel by car and park outside of visitor parking, they will be ticketed. To help your travel plans, here's how to get public transport to our campuses.

The event takes place in Lecture Hall AO3 – Monica Partridge Building. Here's a campus map to support your navigation, as well as accessibility information should you require it.

Introduction to the Snowflake AI Data Cloud including demo and use cases

🎉 Celebrate 10 years of Women In Data® with drinks and networking! 🎉

Intuita Consulting is hosting their annual drinks evening for data leaders, clients, and industry professionals on Wednesday, 27th November.

As part of the WiD Week celebrations, they have kindly extended the invitation to our members to join them for a relaxed evening of drinks and networking with fellow data professionals.

We’d love to see you there!

Join Asda’s Senior Data Director and the members of the Data & Analytics team while they walk you through their exciting journey – transitioning away from one of the largest global retailers and stepping out on their own journey to data driven retailing!

You will hear about:
The complexities of a huge data migration and standing up a brand-new data platform.
The importance of working closely with the business throughout the product lifecycle to maximise results.
Our journey towards an enterprise-wide data up-skill, starting with data professionals and reaching out to include all colleagues, ensuring we are fit for the future
Key challenges and how we overcame these.

Join Us in Mumbai for Women in Data®'s 10th Birthday Celebration and Conference!

We’re excited to mark a decade of empowering women in data with an unforgettable event in Mumbai! Join Women in Data® as we gather regional luminaries, trailblazers, and our growing community to celebrate, share knowledge, and foster collaboration.

Over the past 24 months, our community in India has seen tremendous growth, and we’re dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where members can connect, learn, and engage with one another. Our mission is clear: to achieve gender parity in data, tech, and AI. By pursuing this goal, we aim to drive more equitable economies and develop solutions that bridge critical gaps in healthcare, wealth, education, and beyond.

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with the support of our valued partners: Capgemini, Knight Frank, Haleon and M&G Global Services Ltd. Together, we’ll spotlight exceptional female data talent, share thought leadership, and dive into thought-provoking discussions during this enriching afternoon event.

Come be a part of this inspiring celebration as we shape the future of data together.

Calling all women in data who have a passion for travel! Join us for an inspiring networking event where you’ll connect with like-minded professionals and hear from incredible speakers covering a range of topics relevant to women - both professionally and personally. Plus, get an insider’s view of what it’s like to work at Expedia, a top destination for careers in data!

Our speakers will dive into their own experiences, sharing insights into their lives and careers, and Expedia employees will be on hand to discuss why it is such a great place to work, including exciting open roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, learn, and build valuable connections!

An overview of how Boots is using its retail and pharmacy data in order to assist with clinical research. We will discuss how Boots data specifically can help close gender gaps in health research and help put a spotlight on female specific health issues.

The L&L will delve into the sex bias in machine learning (ML) models used for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a disease more common in women. We completed a systematic review of 52 studies from 2018 to 2023 and found that most did not address sex differences, leading to potential unfair and less effective treatments for women. We’ll explore the possible reasons for sex bias, highlighting key issues and how to address them. The study shows the need for inclusive ML practices to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for both sexes. We call for diverse data, sex-specific analyses, and high-quality standards to improve fairness and reliability in RA healthcare outcomes.