WiDS Chicago

Next Event: Tuesday, October 27
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.
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WiDS Chicago Speakers

October 27, 2026
Sanghamitra Goswami
Senior Director, Global Head Gen AI Solutions
Capgemini
Alice Huang
Co-Chair & Program Manager
AI 2030 Chicago Women in AI

October 2026

5:30pm

Registration & Networking

6:00pm

Welcome

Learn about WiDS Chicago

6:10pm

Know Your Market. Own Your Search.

6:30pm

Panel on Hiring Trends

Panelists:

  • Sanghamitra Goswami
  • Alice Huang

Moderator:

  • Maggie Wolff

7:00pm

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Registration

Join us in-person

  • Next Event: TBA
  • Ticket Cost: Free!
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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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By Car

Parking: Spothero options.

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WiDS Chicago Volunteers

Meet the women planning WiDS Chicago!

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​Emily Cunningham
Data Scientist
digData
Swarali Desai
Analytics Engineer
Cummins Inc.
Anusha Dwivedula
Director of Product Management, Analytics
Morningstar
Brittany Eader
Strategic Technology Portfolio
Regal Rexnord
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
Brittani Nevils
Membership Research & Data Analyst
The Economic Club of Chicago
Raffaella Settimi
Associate Dean, CDM
DePaul University
Shivani Singh
Business Intelligence Analyst
American Bar Association
Mena Whalen
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Loyola University of Chicago
Maggie Wolff
Data Scientist
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