8th International Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference
Advancing Data Science for Global Challenges | April 13–14, 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
WiDS 2025 Conference at Prince Sultan University
We are proud to announce the 8th International Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference hosted by Prince Sultan University in collaboration with Stanford University. This prestigious event, scheduled for April 13–14, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will bring together leading researchers, academics, and industry professionals to explore the theme "Advancing Data Science for Global Challenges."
WiDS 2025 aims to foster women's participation in data science, showcase cutting-edge research aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration in AI, cybersecurity, and IoT. The conference will feature keynote speeches, technical presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Leadership Team
| Role | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Honorary Program Chair | Dr. Ahmed Al-Yamani | President, Prince Sultan University (PSU) |
| Program Executive Chair | Dr. Heba Khoshaim | Vice President (Women's Campus), Executive AIDA Lab Member, PSU |
| Program Chair | Prof. Tanzila Saba | WiDS Ambassador, AIDA Lab Leader, Associate Director (Research & Initiatives Center), PSU |
| Organizing Chair | Ms. Fatima Khan | WiDS Co-Ambassador, Program Manager (Digital Academy), AIDA Lab Member, PSU |
Technical Tracks
Data Science & AI for Sustainability
Exploring how data science can address environmental and societal challenges.
Generative AI & ChatGPT
Applications, challenges, and human-AI collaboration in generative models.
Cybersecurity, IoT & Data Security
Latest advancements in securing connected systems and data.
Computer Vision & NLP
Including Large Language Models and their applications.
Big Data Analytics & Visualization
Techniques for processing and presenting large datasets.
AI Applications in:
- Healthcare (Digital Clinical Diagnosis)
- Renewable Energy, Smart Agriculture
- Business, Law, Digital Humanities
- Architecture, Interior Design
Important Dates
| Milestone | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Paper Submissions Open | October 1, 2024 |
| Full Paper Deadline | January 20, 2025 |
| Acceptance Notification | February 20, 2025 |
| Camera-Ready Submission | February 28, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | March 5, 2025 |
| Conference Dates | April 13–14, 2025 |
Publication Opportunities
All accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore® (Scopus-indexed).
Top papers will be invited for extended versions in:
- Nature Scientific Reports (Impact Factor: 3.8, Q1)
- International Journal of Computers and Applications
Unique Features
- WiDS Datathon: 24-hour hackathon for real-world problem-solving
- Industry Panels: Featuring experts from Cisco, NEOM, SDAIA
- Student Engagement: Poster competitions, NextGen Data Science program
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with researchers, academics, and industry professionals
Program Advisory Board
We honor the contributions of our distinguished Program Advisory Board:
Dr. Mohammed Alshara
Dean of CCIS, PSU
Prof. Mamdouh Alenezi
AI Academy, Tahakom
Dr. Dhafer Almakhles
Director, RIC, PSU
Dr. Layla Alfawzan
Vice Dean, CCIS, PSU
Prof. Maysaa Al Qurashi
KSU
Prof. Seifedine Kadry
Noroff University College, Norway
Prof. Hadeer Aboelnagah
Director, Translation & Authoring Centre, PSU
Dr. Hoshang Kolivand
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Dr. Connie Mitchell
Director, TLC, PSU
Prof. Gwanggil Jeon
Xidian University, China
Prof. Robertas Damasevicius
Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Prof. Ali Kashif Bashir
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Call for Posters
🚀 Calling all Data Science & AI enthusiasts!
Submit your research posters by March 28, 2025 for a chance to:
- Present at a top-tier conference
- Receive expert feedback
- Win prizes and gain recognition
📍 Showcase Date: April 13, 2025, at Prince Sultan University
📧 Contact: aidalab@psu.edu.sa
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Conference Contacts
Prof. Tanzila Saba
PSU WiDS Ambassadors
Associate Director PSU Research & Initiative Center (CW)
AIDA Lab Leader
tsaba@psu.edu.sa
+966 11 494 8655
Ms. Fatima Khan
PSU WiDS Ambassadors
Associate Director Evaluation & Academic Accreditation Center CW, Manager Digital Academy
fkhan@psu.edu.sa
+966 11 494 8145