WOMEN IN DATA® FLAGSHIP 2023
EMPOWERMENT STAGE AGENDA
THURSDAY, 9 MARCH 2023 - INTERCONTINENTAL - THE O2, LONDON
Women in Data® Flagship 2023
Empowerment Stage Agenda
10:00
WID WELCOME
ROISIN MCCARTHY, FOUNDER AT WOMEN IN DATA®
PAYAL JAIN, CHAIR AT WOMEN IN DATA®
KAREN JEAN-FRANCOIS, PODCAST HOST AT WOMEN IN DATA®
A warm welcome from Team WiD
10:10
OPENING REMARKS
MARTHA LANE-FOX
In March 2013, Martha was appointed a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords. She is President of The British Chamber of Commerce and Chancellor of The Open University. Martha is also the Chair of WeTransfer and Non Executive Director of Chanel.
Martha is a patron of AbilityNet and Camfed. In 1998, she co-founded Europe’s largest travel and leisure website, lastminute.com. Martha is also founder of Lucky Voice Karaoke bars.
10:30
THE LAUNCH OF ‘THE INSPIRATION SESSIONS’ BY GIRLS IN DATA
PANEL SESSION, MODERATED BY CLAIRE WILLIAMS, GIRLS IN DATA CHAPTER CO-LEAD
PANELLISTS:
ELLA OVENDEN, GIRLS IN DATA CHAPTER CO-LEAD
TORI TOMPKINS, FOUNDER AT GIRLS CODE TOO & SENIOR DATA SCIENCE CONSULTANT AT ADVANCING ANALYTICS
ZAHRAA KADRI, SENIOR CONSULTANT | ADVISORY SERVICES MIDLANDS
Join the incredible team leading our Girls in Data initiative. You will be the first to learn about the pioneering work they have already undertaken to fix the broken pipeline of young women entering careers in data and tech. Hear how this ground-breaking programme is being mobilised and how you can join them to be part of the solution. The team will reveal the revolutionary “The Inspiration Sessions” and the impact of the work this far. They will then share the future vision and the objectives for the year ahead.
10:45
WOMEN IN DATA - EMPATHY, DEI & LEADERSHIP
SHOLA KAYE, CULTURE CHANGE, DEI AND EMPATHY FACILITATOR
During this interactive mainstage session, Empathy, DEI and Leadership speaker Shola Kaye will be sharing three important actions that will help you create more inclusion. Get ready to connect and engage with other WiD members and walk away with insights to increase feelings of belonging for all, both during the conference and beyond.
11:00
TIME TO STOP 'LIVING WITH IT'
NATALIE CRAMP, WOMEN'S HEALTH CHAIR AT WOMEN IN DATA® & CEO AT PROFUSION
DAME CLARE GERADA, GP AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF NHS PRACTITIONER HEALTH
Women live longer than men, but live far fewer years in good health than men do. There is well documented gender inequality in healthcare, both due to lack of education, data and funding for conditions which specifically affect women, and poorer female representation in research for conditions which affect all sexes. This is a reality impacting each and every one of us, it’s time to take control and stop just living with it. This session will explore some of the challenges women face and what we, with your help, as Women in Data® intend to do about it.
11:30
THE REVEAL OF WOMEN IN DATA®'S TWENTY IN DATA & TECH, SERIES 5
ROISIN MCCARTHY, FOUNDER AT WOMEN IN DATA®
PAYAL JAIN, CHAIR AT WOMEN IN DATA® & MD AT JCURV
HILDA DAVIES, SENIOR MANAGER FIELD CTO OFFICE AT SNOWFLAKE
AMIE BAKKER, MANAGER, FIELD MARKETING AT SNOWFLAKE
Women in Data® is thrilled to announce the Series 5 awardees of the Twenty in Data and Tech collection in
collaboration with Snowflake. This collection of twenty phenomenal women encompasses every level of seniority and data & tech discipline, and continues to make role models visible in the industry.
We recognise that each individual is a role model, and we are proud to celebrate the breadth of female talent and their personal stories to help inspire the next generation.
Join us for the big reveal!
12:00
LUNCH
13:20
EDWINA DUNN
THE FEMALE LEAD
13:30
BUILDING A LEADING DATA CAPABILITY TO DELIVER BETTER EVERYDAY HEALTH WITH HUMANITY
SARAH HARRIS, INTERIM CHIEF DATA OFFICER AT HALEON
EMMA DUCKWORTH, HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE AT HALEON
AMRITPAL ASSI, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DATA INNOVATION AT HALEON
At Haleon, we have undergone a transformational journey in our approach to data as one of the world’s largest consumer health companies.
Our focus on building capability and providing value through data-driven solutions and services, with every decision powered by data, not only propels our business forward, but has also enabled us to assemble a diverse team of highly engaged data experts.
With ever evolving business needs for data across the organisation, the world of data continues to advance rapidly, and we are excited to share our vision for the future with the audience at the Women in Data® flagship event.
Join us as we discuss the importance of building a strong data team, fostering diversity, and the ways in which data can drive innovation and growth in any organisation.
14:00
HOW CAN DATA SUPPORT THE CHANGING NEEDS OF REGULATORS IN A MODERN ONLINE WORLD?
AMY JORDAN, DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY AT OFCOM
RICHARD DAVIS, CHIEF DATA OFFICER AT OFCOM
TANIA VAN DEN BRANDE, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMICS AT OFCOM
Over the next few years the number of entities Ofcom regulates will increase nearly 100x. At the same time consumers are changing the way they communicate, rapidly switching across different, converged media. All this is producing large data sets, with massive unstructured data. As the Online Safety Bill comes online in 2023, Ofcom is looking to use the most advanced data methodologies to support teams and ensure we are able to help all people live a safe life online.
14:30
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, DATA AND GYNAECOLOGY
DR HELEN O'NEILL, CEO & FOUNDER AT HERTILITY HEALTH
DEIRDRE O'NEILL, CO-FOUNDER | CHIEF COMMERCIAL & LEGAL OFFICER AT HERTILITY HEALTH
You’re not Ovary-reacting!
Hear from the women who founded Hertility Health.
As scientists, female health was our profession. As women, it became our passion.
When looking for answers about our own fertility and hormone health, we found it convoluted, confusing and expensive.
We’re making science-backed hormone testing and care that fits conveniently into the lives of as many women as possible.
15:00
CHATGPT: BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
PANEL SESSION, MODERATED BY DR PARVES KHAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT ESOMAR
PANELLISTS:
ELISA SAI, SENIOR DIRECTOR - DATA & ANALYTICS AT CAPGEMINI INVENT
RICHARD BOWMAN, DIRECTOR AT THIS IS INSIGHT & AUTHOR OF PROMPT.MBA
SARAH SCHLOBOHM, HEAD OF AI AT KUBRICK
DEBORAH SHAKESPEARE, AI EXPERT AT MICROSOFT
Join this esteemed panel of experts to explore the future of ChatGPT, the ethical considerations and implications.
15:45
AFTERNOON TEA
COURTESY OF MATILLION
16:30
SOPHIA THE ROBOT
PERSONIFYING DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE OF AI
Hanson Robotics’ most advanced human-like robot, Sophia, personifies our dreams for the future of AI. As a unique combination of science, engineering, and artistry, Sophia is simultaneously a human-crafted science fiction character depicting the future of AI and robotics, and a platform for advanced robotics and AI research.
16:50
DAME STEPHANIE SHIRLEY CH
LET IT GO!
Dame Stephanie’s story has many strands which, woven together by her courage, determination and resilience, have produced a lifetime of exceptional achievements. In recognition of these she was appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) in 2017, a membership limited to only 65 individuals globally, for her services to the IT industry and philanthropy.
A child refugee who at five years old came to England without her parents, Dame Stephanie went on to found an all-woman software company that pioneered remote working and redefined the expectations and opportunities for working women at that time. It was ultimately valued at almost $3 billion and made 70 of her staff millionaires. Since ‘retiring’ her work has been in philanthropy, with a particular focus on autism and IT.
17:05
JILL SCOTT MBE
THE DATA POINTS BEHIND THE LIONESS AND HER SUCCESS
Payal Jain (Chair of Women in Data®) interviews the former professional England footballer, UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 winner, England’s second-most capped international footballer & I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here 2022 winner.
17:35
DRINKS RECEPTION
COURTESY OF PALANTIR
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Women in Data® Limited continues to provide a forum and positive leadership to attract, support and retain women in the Data, Tech, AI and Analytics sector. We are grateful for the backing of our members, role models and wider community, who share our values and goals and who work with us to achieve our mission of gender parity in the Data and Analytics sector. You remain a source of inspiration for us!