Women in Data Science Belgium

Women in Data Science
Belgium

The mission of Women in Data Science Belgium is to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

Program

Photo Gallery 2024

The first Women in Data Science (WiDS) Belgium, held in the vibrant city of Ghent on May 17, 2024, was a testament to dedication and collaboration, culminating in a day filled with inspiration and discovery!

The highlights of the event were the opening speech by Dr. Christine Durinx, who shared great insights on diversity and inclusion, and our three keynote speakers, Jenny Ambukiyenyi Onya, Dr. Malvina Nissim and Dr. Lotte Van den Berg who shared fantastic insights on AI ethics and its implications for the future.

Partners

Venue

VIB-UGent
Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71
9052 Zwijnaarde

How to get there?

The venue is located around 4 km from Gent-Sint-Pieters train station, and from there you can either come by bus or tram.

By bus (recommended):
There is a bus stop right in front of the venue. Take the 70 or 50 bus from Gent-Sint-Pieters station platform 6 or 7. You can plan your route here.

By tram:
If you take line T3, the Zwijnaarde Klaartestraat stop is about a 10-minute walk from the venue.

By car:
If you travel by car, you can park your car in front of the building on the parking lot. If this parking is full, you need to park at the parking tower. Using other parking lots or parking on the shoulder is not allowed. Please ask the organizers for an exit ticket upfront. To use the exit ticket, first enter your entrance ticket and then the exit ticket.