Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Increasing Visibility for Women in Data

What to expect?
Despite the growing demand for data science skills, women continue to be underrepresented in this field, particularly in leadership positions. This workshop aims to explore the challenges women face in data science and provide strategies to increase visibility and advancement opportunities.
Some potential topics that could be covered in the workshop include:

• Personal branding and communication: how to promote your achievements and expertise effectively
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence as a woman in data
• Building a strong professional network: tips for networking and mentorship
• Navigating workplace challenges and biases to advance in your career
• Addressing the gender gap in data science: exploring the root causes and potential solutions

By the end of the workshop, participants should have a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities they are facing and have concrete strategies to increase their visibility and advance their careers.

Agenda
18:30 - Welcome
18:45 - Talk & Workshop
19:15 - Q&A
19:30 - Networking
20:30 - Farewell

Neema Balolebwami Nelly is from Democratic Republic of Congo and she has been living in Barcelona since 2017. She is a Data Scientist and founder of EMEA Venture Builder, a technology company building Artificial Intelligence solutions for enterprise applications.

Docplanner founded in 2012 in Poland, is a company that creates digital apps and software solutions for doctors, clinics, hospitals and patients to enable the healthcare ecosystem and the patient journey to work together more seamlessly. With free doctor reviews and instant online appointment booking for patients through its online marketplaces, Docplanner has a network of almost 2 million healthcare professionals, serves over 130,000 customers globally and operates in 13 countries.

Women in Data is a non-profit organization with the mission to increase diversity in data careers. Learn more about us on our website www.womenindata.org or connect with us through LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or our new app.

Talk Outline

• My journey as a Data Scientist and entrepreneur: challenges and opportunities
• Introduction to design thinking: what it is and how it can be applied to problem-solving
• Group work: participants will work in groups to apply design thinking principles to a real-world problem
• Sharing and feedback: groups will present their ideas to the larger group and receive feedback and insights from their peers

Registration
This is a limited capacity event - only register if you plan on attending: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-increasing-visibility-for-women-in-data-tickets-634566935787. If you are unable to make it, please free up your spot for someone else.

Date
Wednesday May 24th 2023, 18:30

Address
Docplanner offices, C/ de Josep Pla, 2, Building 2, Floor 13 - 08019 Barcelona

Access control:
Security at the Diagonal Building 2 will ask for DNI to enter, so don't forget your ID card when you come 😉

We’re waiting for you!