WiDS Dornbirn

Information
Thursday, March 26, 2026
08:30 AM - 07:00 PM
FHV, Building A, Aula

What can you expect?

Women in Data Science (WiDS) Dornbirn is a one-day regional conference organized by FHV and part of the global non-profit initiative WiDS Worldwide. The aim of these international conferences is to inspire and educate Data Scientists around the world – regardless of gender – while particularly supporting women in this field.

The event offers exciting insights into current research findings and practical applications from various areas of Data Science. In addition, it provides a valuable platform for exchange and networking with experts and peers.

WiDS events are open to all genders! A diverse audience is explicitly welcomed and greatly enriches the exchange.

Programme

Stay tuned - more information coming soon!

08:30 AM   Registration
09:00 AM   Opening & Intro
09:30 AM   "Beyond the Algorithm: Google’s Culture of Innovation and Automation"
Julia Hechenberger (Keynote by Google)

10:15 AM   Coffee Break
10:45 AM   "AI-Driven Innovation and Foresight Management"
Corina Bösch (illwerke vkw)

11:15 AM   "From Gold Rush to Data Gold: Blum's Journey from Wild Wild West to Power BI Governance"
Silke Gabriel (Blum)

11:45 AM   "Hidden Bias: Uncovering Inequality in Machine Learning and Data"
Angela Bitto-Nemling (Keynote by JKU)

12:30 PM   Lunch
01:45 PM   "Knowledge for Nothing and Code for Free"
Heidi Weber (FHV)

02:15 PM   "From Highways to Cities: Data-Driven Challenges in Assisted Driving"
Marie-Theres Boll & Yvonne Strigel (Aumovio - ehem. Continental)

02:45 PM   "From Scrappy to Scalable: Navigating the Research–Production Gap"
Veronika Siska (Proxima Fusion)

03:15 PM   Coffee Break
03:45 PM   "From Coding to AI Literacy: How IT Experts Shape the Next Generation"
Steffi Susser (Hacker School Austria)

04:15 PM   The Xxception - One Man Show
(Comedy by Mätti)

04:45 PM   Closing
05:00 PM   Apero



Event language

English

Audience

All interested parties - regardless of gender - are cordially invited to participate.

 

Participation

Participation in the event is free of charge. Registration is required, please > click here!

 

Sponsors

         Illwerke Vkw | © Illwerke Vkw