IX-WAI Women in Science Career Day

Whether you are interested in academia, industry, or launching your own startup, our Career Day offers something for everyone! With three streams of workshops and panel discussions, you will have the opportunity to connect with leading researchers, partner companies, and emerging start-ups.

• Tailored Workshops: Participate in three streams of workshops focused on career development, including topics like funding your research, exploring careers in industry, and building a personal website.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with top researchers, professionals from leading companies, and start-up founders.
• Hands-on Learning & Expert Insights: Gain valuable skills and knowledge, and learn from successful women in STEM who have been where you are and can guide you on your journey.

This event is designed mainly for PhD students and early career researchers, but anyone with a passion for STEM and a curiosity about the diverse career paths available is very welcome! Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry, or even launching your own start-up, join us to connect, learn, and explore the diverse career paths!

09:30 AM – Registration

10:00 AM – Opening Talk

10:30 AM – Mornings Workshops

• Science & Research: How Not to Build a Bad Website
• Science & Commercialisation: Careers In Industry
• Science & Society: Meme-Tivism: Rethinking AI's Environmental Impact

12:00 PM – Lunch and Networking

1:30 PM – Afternoon Workshops

• Science & Research: Securing Your First Post-Doc
• Science & Commercialisation: WE Innovate Founder Fireside Chat Q&A and Enterprise Lab’s Services
• Science & Society: Navigating Power as a Woman in AI and Policy Spaces

3:00 PM – Coffee Break

3:15 PM – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Raw Truth from Different Career Paths (Industry, Academia, Start-up Founders) Discussion Panel

4:45 PM – Closing Remarks

5:00 PM – Networking (optional)

About IX-WAI
This event is organised by the I-X Women in AI Network (IX-WAI). IX-WAI is dedicated to empowering women, non-binary people and other gender-discriminated groups in the field of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to enhance the representation of women in AI and foster an environment where they feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

I-X. Level 6, I-HUB, Imperial White City Campus, 84 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom

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