Western Region Chapter
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WiDS India Conference Mumbai

One of three flagship cities hosting WiDS India 2026

Representing the Western India region, with ambassadors from WiDS Mumbai, Pune, and Surat

March 14, 2026
New Rizvi Education Complex, Mumbai.
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About the Conference

WiDS Mumbai 2026 (Women in Data Science Worldwide Conference-2026) is held in association with Rizvi Institute of Management & Research (RIMSR). Representing the Western Region, we bring together data science enthusiasts and leaders.

The WiDS India Conference 2026 is a collaborative effort held across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. Hosted at the New Rizvi Education Complex, the Mumbai chapter unites data science leaders from the Western Region to showcase outstanding work by women in the field.

3 Cities
1 Mission
WiDS Audience
Support & Partnership

Our Partners & Sponsors

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Venue Partner

Rizvi Institute of Management & Research (RIMSR)

Our esteemed host partner for WiDS Mumbai 2026.

Featured Speakers

Chisoo Lyons

Chisoo Lyons

Executive Director, WiDS Worldwide

Urvashi Kapoor

Urvashi Kapoor

Senior Editor & AGM, Jagran Media

Dr. Shariq Nisar

Dr. Shariq Nisar

Principal, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research

Ekta Shah

Ekta Shah

Data Scientist, MSCI

Jaanvi Sharma

Jaanvi Sharma

Founder & Chief Mason, Women Data Protection (WDP) Foundation

Pradeep Gogte

Pradeep Gogte

HR, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research

Prof. Ajay Singh

Prof. Ajay Singh

Professor of Practice, Entrepreneurship Development & Cybersecurity

Rajesh Save

Rajesh Save

Impeccker Consulting LLP

Anita Nandi-Ray

Anita Nandi-Ray

Co-Founder & Policy Director, Kquanta Research

Barkha Jain

Barkha Jain

CMX Connect Chapter

Event Schedule

Conference Agenda

March 14, 2026

08:30 – 09:00

Registration

09:00 – 09:30

Live Stream: Inaugural Remarks

Chisoo Lyons
Executive Director, WiDS Worldwide
09:30 – 09:35

Context Setting

WiDS Ambassador
09:45 – 10:30

Panel Discussion: Cybersecurity Risk & Data Privacy

Jaanvi Sharma
Founder & Chief Mason, Women Data Protection Foundation
Ekta Shah
Data Scientist, MSCI
Anita Nandi-Ray (Moderator)
Co-Founder & Policy Director, Kquanta Research
10:30 – 11:00

Livestream: Preventing Online Scams in the age of AI: Practical Cyber Safety for Everyday life

Urvashi Kapoor
Senior Editor & AGM, Jagran Media
11:00 – 11:30

Special Address: Quantum Computing: Preparing for the Next Frontier of Technology

Prof. Ajay Singh
Professor of Practice/Author/Fellow Institute of Directors
Former CEO/Advisory Board Member
11:30 – 12:00

TEA BREAK

12:00 – 12:15

Featured Talk: Ethics Driven AI: Building for Fairness

Barkha Jain
CMX Connect Chapter
12:15 – 12:50

Panel Discussion: Future Proofing careers: Skills, Hiring and Placements in the age of AI

Rajesh Save
Impeccker Consulting LLP
Pradeep Gogte
HR, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research
Dr Shariq Nisar (Moderator)
Principal, RIMSR / Former Visiting Fellow, Harvard Law School
12:50 – 13:00

Vote of thanks

WiDS Ambassador
13:00 – 14:00

Lunch & Networking

Organizing Team

A collaborative effort by Ambassadors from the Western Region.

Hetvi Patel

Hetvi Patel

Final Year CSE Student at SCET, Surat Intern at 10 Turtle Global Pvt. Ltd.

WiDS Surat
Anita Nandi-Ray

Anita Nandi-Ray

Co-founder & Policy Director at Kquanta Research

WiDS Mumbai
Barkha Jain

Barkha Jain

International Speaker and Community Lead

WiDS Pune
Prof.(Dr.) Dhatri Pandya

Prof.(Dr.) Dhatri Pandya

Professor at Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology(SCET), Surat

WiDS Surat
Prof.(Dr.) Pariza Kamboj

Prof.(Dr.) Pariza Kamboj

Professor at Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology(SCET), Surat

WiDS Surat
Shradhha Joshi

Shradhha Joshi

Co-Founder & Head Of Marketing at Kquanta Research

WiDS Mumbai