International Women's Day 2025 - Winnipeg

"Redefine Possible" is a bold declaration that challenges the boundaries of what technology can achieve and reimagines who shapes its future.

We stand at a pivotal moment where AI is transforming our world—bringing unprecedented opportunities but also risking the amplification of gender biases and systemic barriers. As artificial intelligence becomes woven into society, we believe that women are not just participating in its development—they're revolutionizing it, breaking conventions, and expanding the horizons of what technology can and should be.

The future of technology isn't predetermined— it is something we actively shape. What seems impossible today becomes tomorrow’s reality when we dare to challenge it.

Celebrate International Women's Day with us!

Join us on March 6th at 6:00 PM at TableSpace Coworking to learn how women are making their mark in the AI world.

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Agenda

6:00 PM: Registration & Networking

Light refreshments available

6:45 PM: Panel Discussion: "Redefine Possible: Women Leading the Way in AI/ML”

Panelists:

Kerry-Ann Spencer-Williams (IGM Financial Inc.,),
Olena Shevchenko (Improving) ,
Hosna Safiarian (RRC Polytech)

Host by: Josiane Kroll (WTM)

7:40 PM: Closing Remarks & Networking

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Panelists

Kerry-Ann Spencer-Williams - IGM Financial Inc. (Director Data Science)

Kerry-Ann is a dynamic leader in the AI, Analytics, and Data Management team at IGM Financial, where she has been fostering an analytics-driven culture for over 15 years. She spearheads initiatives to integrate AI and predictive analytics into business intelligence systems, enhancing client financial well-being and business outcomes.
Recognized as a top performer at IGM, Kerry-Ann is a c…

Olena Shevchenko - Improving (AI Engineer and Consultant)

Olena is an AI Engineer and Consultant at Improving Winnipeg, specializing in Azure technologies to create data-driven insights and solutions. With over seven years of hands-on experience, she holds an Azure Data Scientist certification and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics.
Her journey in tech began with organizing IT events and learning programming through online courses, which led to …

Hosna Safiarian - RRC Polytech (Data Science and Machine Learning instructor)

Hosna is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Instructor with over 10 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and analytics. She has worked extensively in the fintech sector, where she developed and deployed AI-driven solutions to optimize financial systems and enhance data-driven decision-making.
As a Data Science and Machine Learning instructor at RRC Polytech, Hosna is pass…

Host

Josiane Kroll - University of Manitoba (Sr Instructional Technology Specialist)

Josiane is a Senior Instructional Technology Specialist at the University of Manitoba, where she focuses on empowering individuals through the effective use of technology. She brings a strong technical background, holding ITIL® Foundation, Professional Google Cloud Architect, and Google Cloud Digital Leader certifications, as well as a Master's degree in Production Engineering and a Ph.D. in …

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Partners

TableSpace Coworking Co. (https://www.tablespace.ca)

Google (https://www.google.com/)

GDG Winnipeg (https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-winnipeg/)

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