Empowering Women in AI – A London Data Week Event

**This Event is Now at Capacity***

While generative AI is reshaping the future of work, mounting evidence suggests a significant gender disparity in its usage. This event seeks to unpack the “why”, raise awareness, and provide practical support to bridge the gap.

Whether you’re in public policy, data, technology, education, or community work, this event offers a unique opportunity to:

Learn from expert-led bootcamps on data and AI.
Explore the barriers to generative AI adoption.
Connect with a diverse community passionate about equitable tech futures.
Hear from leading voices during an evening panel & networking session.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us for a day of hands-on learning, inclusive discussion, and community building.

🔴 GenAI - A hands on bootcamp to get you started

Run by expert coaches, these one-hour sessions are open to women of all backgrounds - no prior AI or data experience required.

Please note, to maximise the numbers that can benefit from the session, we will be running three slots:

Session one - 14:00 - 15:00 [AT CAPACITY]
Session two - 15:00 - 16:00 [AT CAPACITY]
Session three - 16:00 - 17:00 [AT CAPACITY]

Limited to 15 spaces per session

🟢 Panel & Drinks reception - Insight and Inspiration

At 5:00 PM, you'll hear from a fantastic panel of AI and Data experts, including Helen Crooks, former Chief Data Officer at Ofgen; Waseem Ali, CEO, Rockborne; Jinan Younis, Founder of WeCalibrate; and Mursal Hedayat MBE, CEO and Founder of Chatterbox.

Full speaker details can be found below.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event isn’t just about technology - it’s about access, inclusion, and making sure everyone has the tools to thrive in the age of AI. Whether you’re brand new to these tools or already experimenting, this is a welcoming space to learn, share, and grow.

Specific audiences that can benefit:

• Women curious about generative AI.
• Early career professionals seeking practical AI exposure.
• Community members looking to build digital confidence.
• Allies and advocates for inclusivity in tech.

Jinan Younis

Founder, WeCalibrate

Award-winning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture specialist supporting organisations to navigate increasingly complex topics around trust, inclusion, and belonging.

Waseem Ali

CEO, Rockborne

Waseem is a data leader with a career shaped by both deep technical expertise and a commitment to transforming the data industry. He now leads Rockborne's mission to reshape the data industry by recruiting and training the next generation of diverse professionals, regardless of their academic background.

Helen Crooks

Former Chief Data Officer, Ofgem

Helen is a highly experienced Chief Data Officer and Director, with over 30 years of business and technical experience, in a diverse range of industries, including: insurance, FMGG/Retail, Media, Telecoms, Travel and Financial Services.

Mursal Hedayat MBE

Founder and CEO, Chatterbox

Mursal founded Chatterbox, a social enterprise that provides corporate language learning solutions to global teams, with a focus on engaging employees and creating social impact.

She has been recognized with several awards and honors, including Forbes 30 under 30, MIT 35 under 35, and an MBE in 2021 for services to Social Enterprise, Technology and the Economy.

RED BADGER & ROCKBORNE PRESENT

Why Aren’t More Women Using Generative AI?

As part of London Data Week 2025, Red Badger is proud to partner with Rockborne to offer this series of bootcamps and panels on Women & AI.

Red Badger HQ - 2 Old Street Yard, London EC1Y 8AF

10th July, 14:00 - 19:00

Nearest Tube Station - Old Street

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