Data in Practice: Building and Leading Data Systems

Join us for learning and networking on Feb 12, 2026 with Toronto Women's Data Group, in downtown Toronto!

From the Spadina side of 8 Spadina, head inside to the elevators and take up to the 29 floor Index Exchange office. No buzzer required.

Hear from two leading data professionals, who will share their insights on the Data/ML field, hard-earned lessons, and what the day-to-day really looks like. Whether you’re looking to learn, considering a pivot or advancing your career, this event is for you!

Speakers:
- Jessica David - Principal Data Engineer, Elastic
- Ella Chen - Software Engineer, Shopify

Schedule (subject to change):
6:00 pm - Doors open
6:30 pm - Speaker sessions, Q&A
8:00 pm - Networking/chatting

Shoutout to our sponsors:
Index Exchange - https://www.indexexchange.com/
Elastic - https://www.elastic.co/

Allies are welcome to attend, with the understanding that these events are focused on spotlighting the career experiences of women.