Recap: Women in Data 2026
March 26th was a day where Women in data met Leadership and Community! Here is a full recap of the event and the pictures!
Behind every AI system is a series of data decisions; and at Women in Data 2026, we brought together the brilliant minds making those decisions. For our 4th edition, we gathered experienced analysts, data scientists, and tech leaders to explore how data shapes performance, reliability, and impact in AI. This year’s focus? The intersection of data, AI, and leadership, with real conversations about navigating trade-offs and influencing the future of intelligent systems.
Recap: A Night of Insights and Connections
On 26/3/26, over 100 registrants joined us for an evening that went beyond trends. We talked data, we talked leadership, career journeys, and the real-world challenges of turning data into impact. The highlight? The energy and connections made during networking, proving once again that the best ideas spark when brilliant minds come together.
Speaker Highlights
Our speakers brought diverse perspectives and actionable insights:
Roshnee Devi Naveen (AI/Computer Vision Engineer) explored the infamous data problem in computer vision, discussing why language models seem to advance faster and how to tackle scaling challenges. CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESENTATION.
Dorien Bauwens (Lead Ecosystem Building Services, Athumi) shared her journey of building game-changing data ecosystems and turning bold ideas into public value.
Maja D’Hondt (Data Strategy and Transformation, Dataminded) revealed what it truly means to be a Head of Data—beyond strategy and tech—and how to foster a data-centric culture.CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESENTATION.
Karen Mariën (Team Leader Engineering Smart Compressors, Atlas Copco) took us inside industrial systems, reflecting on data-driven decisions and leading diverse engineering teams. CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESENTATION.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors:
Atlas Copco Group: Innovating for today’s industries and tomorrow’s technology.
Dataminded: Turning data into strategy and action.
Athumi: Building inclusive data ecosystems to drive societal impact.
Thank you for believing in our mission and empowering women in data!
Join Us Next Time!
Inspired by what you heard? Don’t miss our upcoming events! Register here to stay in the loop and be part of the next conversation.
Event Photos
Relive the evening through our photo gallery below. Click on any image to enlarge it, or download the full album here.
