Prince Sultan University embraces the eighth edition of the International Women’s Conference on Data Science

Today, the activities of the eighth edition of the International Women’s Conference on Data Science (Wids PSU 2025) began, organized by Prince Sultan University, and in cooperation with Stanford University, with the participation and presence of a number of local and international specialists, along with a group of women leaders in the fields of higher education, industry, and scientific research. The conference is managed by the management of the artificial intelligence and data analyzes (AIDA) at the university, a cognitive platform A pioneer to highlight women’s achievements in data science, engineering, and computer science, through an inspiring slogan: “Empowering women: artificial intelligence for sustainability and gender inclusiveness.”

The President of Prince Sultan University, Dr. Ahmed bin Saleh Al -Yamani, affirmed that cooperation with Stanford University comes within an ambitious vision to develop scientific knowledge and enhance innovation, stressing that women today are not only part of the scene of the transformation, but are also at the forefront of decision -makers and change in the areas of artificial intelligence and sustainability, indicating that women have exceeded the stage of breaking barriers, to become a leader in technology paths, research and leadership, thanks to reforms Quality empowerment strategy and programs.

For its part, Dr. Heba Bint Bakr Khashim, the Vice President of the University and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the conference, expressed her pride in achieving the Kingdom first in the world in empowering women in artificial intelligence, according to the report of the AI ​​index of 2025 issued by Stanford University, noting that 43 researchers from Prince Sultan University included the list of the best 2% of world scientists according to Stanford University classification 2024, in addition Until 6 out of 24 laboratories and a research group at the university led by women, which reflects an academic environment encouraging empowerment and equality.

It also announced the launch of the “Motivation of researchers in their careers”, a research training program that extends for a full year aimed at refining the skills of researchers, and developing their capabilities in early stages of their scientific career.

(Wids PSU 2025) was distinguished by the presence of prominent speakers who provided strategic visions about the future of data science and the role of women in its leadership.

Among the most prominent partners: Ellen Widman-Gronwald, President of Tonomus Venture Studio and major sustainability officials in NEOM, where she discussed the possibilities of data science in supporting sustainable innovation, and the participation of Buthaina Al-Wahaibi, director of partnerships in Cisco, who dealt with the impact of the huge data in developing digital strategies, as well The next researcher was raised at the Cyber ​​Security Institute at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).

The conference activities witnessed the coronation of the winners of the “Innovate Spark Challenge” competition, which highlighted innovative youth projects in the areas of artificial and technical intelligence.