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Women at the Forefront of AI and Data

March 17th, 2026 (17:00 - 19:00)

Location: Tekna - Teknisk-naturvitenskapelig forening, OSLO

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Women at the Forefront of AI and Data

Join us to honor International Women's Day with Women in Data Science-Oslo, as we spotlight women leading the way in AI and data innovation through discussions on Responsible AI, federated learning, and ethical AI development.
Looking for a reason to get excited about tech this spring?
Join us in March for an evening hosted by Tekna Big Data in collaboration with Women in data science and IEEE women in engineering.


Rather than just talking about the "future," we’re getting into the practical side of things, like how to build AI that’s actually ethical and how to share data securely through federated learning.
We’ve invited three fantastic experts to share what they’re working on:

  • Tita Alissa Bach (DNV)

  • Heidi Dahl (Posten)

  • Rebecca Wiborg (Vipps)

Speakers

  • Tita Bach

    DNV AS Avd Høvik

    With a background in human factors and psychology, my work is driven by the dynamic relationship between human and AI within safety-critical industries. My current research is focused on developing actionable steps to foster Responsible AI, assessing and improving cybersecurity culture, and optimising human-AI collaboration.

  • Heidi Elisabeth Dahl

    Fagleder for Ansvarlig AI - Posten Bring AS

    Heidi is a responsible AI Champion: it's the surest way to get from brilliant idea to actual business value. Chronically curious tech enthusiast. Fascinated by the interplay between people and tech, between research and industry. Motivated by making technology work in practice in organisations. Public speaker and workshop facilitator. Occasional researcher.

  • Rebecca Seyfarth

    Head of Data & Insights - Vipps Mobilepay AS

    Drives a trusted data foundation that turns insights into product and business value. Her experience includes CTO at Völur, key roles in data science, ML engineering, and leadership at Cognite, as well as analyst positions at FINN.no and Schibsted. Named one of Norway’s 50 leading women in tech (2023), she holds an MSc in Modelling and Data Analysis from the University of Oslo.

  • “It is always a joy to attend the WiDS events, and inspiring to hear from others and see the engagement in the discussions that follow. For Oda, it has also been a great arena to present projects and concepts, get feedback and interest for a talented and diverse group of people. WiDS has helped in creating networks with peers across industries that is valuable in developing how we create value from data, also outside the events. We look forward to continuing to attend and contribute to this community.”

    Nina Walberg, Head of Data & Insight, Oda

  • “As both a sponsor and participant in the Women in Data Science conference, I was humbled to be surrounded by so many brilliant minds in the field. There was a wide variety of industries represented and experiences to be shared with the community. It was an excellent opportunity to engage with and learn from one another. I look forward to next year!”

    Kelsey Ozuna, Product Manager, Klaveness Digital

  • “Spoor had a fantastic day hosting a workshop on computer vision to an engaged and enthusiastic group. For us, it presented a great opportunity to connect with a diverse group of new people, communicate about our tech in an easy to understand way, and attend an event that brought our team closer together with a number of intersting topics to discuss. We look forward to continuing to support WiDS community.”

    Lorea Coronado-Garcia, COO, Spoor

About the Organizers

Women in Data Science (WiDS) Oslo is a non-profit and independent event organized 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 feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

The Global WiDS Conference aims to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide, regardless of gender, and to support women in the field. This technical conference provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science related research and applications in a number of domains, and connect with others in the field.

WiDS is a non-profit organization created by and for the data science community. This wouldn’t be possible without the help and support of our sponsors and partners, whom we are extremely grateful for.

Tekna Big Data is a professional network that works to create social, professional, and political meeting places within topics such as data science, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things.

Tekna's network for developers, do you want to expand your network and learn more about technology and development? Then you’ve come to the right place!