Virtu’s Women in
Data Science Virtual Conference 2025
Join us for our 5th Women in Data Science Virtual Conference, featuring industry leaders, clients and Virtu employees!
Our series of events will showcase a variety of experiences, delve into both technical and non-technical topics, and share a multitude of perspectives that reflect the dynamic nature of data science to inspire, educate, and empower people at all stages of their data science journey. All are welcome to attend the virtual conference!
Passcode: WiDS2025!
February 26
Stats 101 for AI: Understanding Probabilities and Models at their Core
March 5
AI in Everyday Life: Empowering Your Career and Home
March 12
Ethical AI: Recognizing Bias, Challenging Models, and Responsible Use
Join the community!
Virtu created a Women in Data Science group on LinkedIn to allow people more opportunities to network, share and receive resources and feel more participatory in this virtual conference. We encourage you to post relevant information, interesting news, job openings, connect with others and more!
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Session 1
February 26, 10:30-11:30 AM ET
Stats 101 for AI: Understanding Probabilities and Models at their Core
A beginner-friendly session that demystifies statistical concepts foundational to AI, like probabilities and how models make predictions. Perfect for those who want to understand AI’s core mechanics without diving too deep into technical jargon.
Erin Stanton | TED Talk
Analytics, Global Head of Coverage
Virtu Financial
Passcode: WiDS2025!
Elizabeth Tipton | Fireside Chat
Professor of Statistics and Data Science
Northwestern University
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Session 2
March 5, 10:30-11:30 AM ET
AI in Everyday Life: Empowering Your Career and Home
Explore practical applications of AI, from streamlining tasks at work (within your companies boundaries) to helping kids with homework. This session emphasizes how continuous learning can keep you ahead in an AI-driven world while debunking fears of displacement.
Nic Starr | TED Talk
Customer Success Manager
Adobe
Passcode: WiDS2025!
Erin Stanton | AI Literacy 101
Analytics, Global Head of Coverage
Virtu Financial
Passcode: WiDS2025!
Session 3
March 12, 10:30-11:30 AM ET
Ethical AI: Recognizing Bias, Challenging Models, and Responsible Use
A discussion on the ethical considerations of AI, including when and how to question a model’s outputs, recognizing biases, and understanding the contexts in which AI should (and shouldn’t) be applied.
Uma Gupta | TED Talk
Associate Professor & Founding Director Business Analytics
University of South Carolina Upstate
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Vesna Straser | Moderator
Trading Analytics
Virtu Financial
Olivia Sanders | Panelist
Lead Data Scientist — AI Program Manager
Intermountain Health
Tatjana Titareva | Panelist
Staff Scientist — AI Policy and Governance
Umeå University
Juliet Weissman | Panelist
Chief Administrative Officer
Cornell Tech
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Virtu Social Responsibility
We are committed to supporting women in technology.
Virtu strives to identify opportunities to engage with its broader communities to promote equity, social justice and inclusion. We work with a
number of partners to mentor, educate and guide women in our industry and beyond:
Virtu’s Winternship Program
Our annual Winternship program, now 7 years strong in NYC, is also held in our Dublin and Singapore offices. The 1-2 week long program offers women insight into the world of trading, allowing them to engage with the unique challenges we tackle and explore a long-term career in this field. All undergraduate students are welcome to apply – applications open this summer!
WiDS New York City @ Virtu is independently organized by Erin Stanton and the women at Virtu Financial to be part of the mission to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.