Women in Data Science (WiDS) Perth 2026

📊 Curious about what it takes to build a career in data science?

Join Women in Data Science (WiDS) Perth 2026 for an evening of insights, discussion, and networking with leading WA-based data science professionals.

Hosted by The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with the UWA Data Institute and the Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering, this year’s event brings together speakers from research, industry, and student leadership to share their stories and perspectives on building a successful career in data science.

Panellists include:
• Professor Melissa Penny, UWA & The Kids Research Institute Australia
• Jennifer Wibowo, BCG X
• Kelly Snow, Data Science Club of UWA
• Yulia Merrill, Water Corporation
• Professor Rachel Cardell-Oliver (Chair), UWA

The evening will also include a Q&A session and light refreshments with networking.

📅 Thursday, 5 March
🕔 5:00pm – 7:30pm AWST
📍 UWA Oceans Institute, Crawley

🔗 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-data-science-wids-perth-2026?mc_cid=5187e61a6e&mc_eid=2f102c292f

WiDS Perth is part of a global mission to increase the participation of women in data science and highlight outstanding women doing outstanding work in the field.