Doors Open & Registration
Come early and network with attendees.
About WiDS Chicago
WiDS Chicago is a series of networking & educational events including an annual, in-person event that is independently organized by local ambassadors of Women in Data Science Worldwide to be part of the mission to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.
Keep up with WiDS Chicago
- Learn more about volunteering with WiDS Chicago.
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- View the WiDS Chicago 2025 Digital Program.
What is WiDS Worldwide?
Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide empowers women to reach their full potential in the field of data science.
We elevate and celebrate the outstanding work of women on a global scale, fostering respect, collaboration, connection, and visibility.
The WiDS community creates access to programs, content, and resources that inspire, educate and support, so that vibrant voices and ideas can be shared with the world.
WiDS Chicago Speakers
October 2025 event
Eve Jennings
Jadie Oldfield
October 2025 Event
Talk
Hear from the data team at Cook County's Bureau of Technology.
Topic: Building Better Open Data: Usability, Engagement, and Public Trust
Description: Cook County explores their strategies to renovate the County’s Open Data Portal through an improved user experience, strengthened metadata practices, and robust data governance policies.
Speakers:
Eve Jennings, Director of Enterprise Data Strategy, Governance, and Analytics at Cook County Government
Jadie Oldfield, Senior Data Strategy Analyst at Cook County Government
Q&A
Questions for our speakers
Networking
We will head to a nearby restaurant to continue networking
Registration
Save your spot!
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Free!
In-person or online options.
What's included?
- Talks from industry-leading speakers
- Networking
Venue
DePaul University
1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
By Transit
Nearest L stops: Jackson (Blue, Red), Adams/Wabash or Library/State/Van Buren (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple)
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WiDS Chicago Volunteers
Meet the women planning WiDS Chicago!
Learn more about volunteering with WiDS Chicago.
If you'd like to join us, submit your info here.
Learn more about volunteering with WiDS Chicago.
If you'd like to join us, submit your info here.
Norma Gomez
Mina Habibollahi
Ke Ji
Shawnae Johnson
Raffaella Settimi
Mena Whalen
