WiD Week: 21st – 25th Nov. Great Speakers, Great Networking. Join us!

WiD Week is back with your fix of everything data, starting Monday, 21st November 2022.

A whole week dedicated to the hottest data topics that are impacting women in our sector right now.  There’s something for everyone at WiD Week, whether you are new to the game, looking to boost your skillset, need some inspiration, or want to network with some inspirational data superstars.  Browse the sessions here and register to attend.  We can’t wait to see you!

If you are not yet a member of Women in Data, please sign up for all the news, events and opportunities being hosted in #WidWeek2022.

More information is available on our NEW MEMBER PORTAL.  Please note that if you have an account on our old portal, you will be required to create a new account before registering for future events, including WiD Week 2022.

Monday 21st November

Date

Mon 21st

Time

12:00 – 14:00

Virtual/In-Person

In person – Leeds

Overview

Future Proof Your Data Career
Join us to learn how to future-proof your data career, build powerful connections and meet other data professionals.
Meet our inspiring speakers, and learn from their incredible stories of reinvention, transition, and upskilling.

Contributor

Monica Jones, University of Leeds
Jackie Shears, Our Future Health UK
James Morgan, Asda

Date

Mons 21st

Time

14.00- 16.45

Virtual/In-Person

In person – London

Overview

Personalised Mentoring and Networking 2022 – Influence, Explore, Innovate

Are you facing a pivotal decision in your career? Are you looking to give back and support others in their career journey?

This is a fantastic opportunity for mentors to sharpen their professional and leadership skills while doing good and mentees will be able to leverage their mentor’s expertise to work through a key career challenge.

Contributor

Jon Chadwick, Capgemini Invent
Kira Levy, AWS
Amy Blong, Capgemini Invent
Elisa Sai, Capgemini Invent
Amanda Sleight, AWS
Paul Dixon, Capgemini Invent

Tuesday 22nd November

Date

Tues 22nd

Time

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual/In-Person

In person – London

Overview

Career Transitioning evening
Looking to pivot your career into data and technology but not sure how to make that leap? Join Women in Data and Kubrick for an evening of inspirational talks, networking, and careers guidance from leaders within the data and tech space.

Contributor

Hazel Chesters, Kubrick
Sarah Schlobohm, Kubrick
Robin Sutara, Databricks

Wednesday 23rd November

Date

Wed 23rd

Time

09:30 – 17:00

Virtual/In-Person

Virtual

Overview

Apache Spark Masterclass

This course is driven by an e-Commerce case study that explores the fundamentals of Spark Programming with Databricks.

Beginner level SQL or Python, no previous Spark or Databricks experience required.

Contributor

Holly Smith, Databricks

Date

Wed 23rd

Time

12:00 – 14:00

Virtual/In-Person

In person

Overview

Executive lunch

(invite only)

Contributor

Hosted by Women in Data and Capgemini Invent

Thursday 24th November & Friday 25th November

Date

Thurs 24th

Time

All day

Virtual/In-Person

Social

Overview

Women in Data birthday competition!

Get your red outfits ready and celebrate with us on our social channels:

LinkedIn
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Facebook

Don’t forget to tag us in your celebrations and use #WomeninData #WiDWeek2022

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