Welcome to the WiDS Community Platform

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 (Women in Data Science) Worldwide 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.

Our Long-term Vision

We envision a future in which women are fully integrated and represented in all areas of Data Science, including AI, and share equally in Decision Making, Economic Prosperity, and Opportunities.

Our Immediate Mission

Our mission is to change the field of data science across the globe by elevating and empowering women to achieve 30% representation by 2030.

Our WiDStory

Known as “WiDS”, the Women in Data Science initiative was launched at Stanford University in 2015 with a one-day technical conference featuring outstanding women doing outstanding work in the field. Soon after, volunteer ambassadors took WiDS around the world by organizing similar conferences in their communities under the WiDS umbrella. As the WiDS community grew, we added additional year-round programming in education, innovation and leadership to strengthen community connections, and support, educate and inspire women everywhere.

Our annual WiDS programming now includes 200+ conferences and events around the world, a global datathon, a podcast series, a WiDS Academy with upskilling workshops and our Next Gen outreach program, and our Uplink platform for career and training opportunities. WiDS Worldwide programs reach over 150,000 participants each year in more than 160 countries. Since early 2023, WiDS Worldwide is a fiscally sponsored project under Community Initiatives, with continued strong collaboration and partnership with Stanford.