Research - Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
WiDS at #AUB is an independent event organized by #OSB to coincide with the annual Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University and an estimated 150+ locations worldwide. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events, which features outstanding women doing outstanding work. #WIDS2019 #WIDSAUB19This one-day technical conference provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science research in different fields, learn how leading-edge companies are leveraging data science for success, and connect with potential mentors, collaborators, and others in the field. Date: Monday March 1st, 2019Time: 08.30 AM to 05.00 PM Location: Maamari Auditorium, S. Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut. Beirut, Lebanon. To attend, Register here: TBATHE INITIATIVE More than just a conference, WiDS At AUB is: - A global event represented by AUB-OSB in the Arab MENA region. - At the cornerstone of academic and industry research and practice. - An annual event taking place at AUB-OSB this year and different parts of the MENA region in the future. WHY DATA SCIENCE? - In the last two years alone, the world has produced more data than in all of human history. - Data Science is transforming all industries and revolutionizing the business mindset. - Data Scientists derive actionable insights from large amount of data, see patterns and convert them into innovative products and services, deriving solutions to customer problems. - Data Science enables business people in all sectors and across industries to develop innovative, value adding and sustainable activities. WHY WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE AT AUB? WiDS At AUB creates a platform for data scientists in the Arab Middle East to: - Promote a higher representation of women in data science. - Expose the latest data science research and practices in the Arab