WiDS Chicago

Next Event: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Chicago, IL
A Regional Conference & Events on behalf of
Women in Data Science Worldwide
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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.

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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

Next event: April 23, 2026
Speakers To Be Announced
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Spring 2026 Conference

Time TBD

Doors Open

Time TBD

Welcome

Time TBD

Speakers

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Panel

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Closing

Time TBD

Networking

Registration

Opens March 16

  • Event Date: April 23
  • Ticket Cost: Free!

What's included?

  • Talks from industry-leading speakers
  • Light Bites & Beverages
  • Networking with other women in data

Venue

Morningstar Office

22 W Washington, 7th Floor

By Transit

Nearest L stops: Lake (Red), Washington (Blue), Washington/Wabash (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.
​Emily Cunningham
Data Scientist
digData
Swarali Desai
Analytics Engineer
Cummins Inc.
Anusha Dwivedula
Director of Product Management, Analytics
Morningstar
Pritha Ghosh
Senior Data Scientist
CVS Health
Norma Gomez
Manager of Data Visualization
Gobel
Sakshi Gorkhali
Researcher & Graduate Student, MS in Data Science
DePaul University
Kanishka Gupta
Graduate Student, Master’s in Information Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Mina Habibollahi
AI/Cybersecurity Researcher & PhD student
DePaul University
Ke Ji
Principal Data Scientist
American Family Insurance
Raffaella Settimi
Associate Dean, CDM
DePaul University
Mena Whalen
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Loyola University of Chicago
Maggie Wolff
Data Scientist
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