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NORA.ai Hosts Second Annual Women in AI Celebration on March 8th

On the 8th of March, NORA.ai hosted the second annual Women in AI celebration in Domus Bibliotheca, Oslo. NORA.ai, in collaboration with its partners, has dedicated efforts towards supporting consortium partners, startups, and companies, as well as individual researchers, in addressing the pressing issue of gender disparity within the field of AI. By providing a platform for open discussion, NORA aims to foster initiatives that can promote a more inclusive environment in AI research, education, and industry.

Missed the event? No worries! You can now see recordings of the presentations at the end of this article.

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The significance of such initiatives cannot be overstated, especially in a field dominated by male voices. By focusing on gender diversity and inclusion, NORA.ai endeavours to inspire a more inclusive landscape within AI, ensuring that future generations have equal access and opportunities within this rapidly evolving field.

The program for the event included four keynote speeches followed by a panel discussion. The invited keynote speakers were:

Ajla Gasal, Chief editor at the non-profit Sciencious, ambassador of the Norwegian WiSTEM chapter, TEDx speaker, author and active member of her student government
Hilde G. Corneliussen, Research Professor and Research Leader, Vestlandsforsking
Ieva Martinkenaite, SVP Head of Telenor Research and Innovation, Telenor Group Board Member
Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth, VP Engineering, Völur

*Birte Hansen (NORA.ai), Ieva Martinkenaite (Telenor), Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth (Völur), Hilde G. Corneliussen (Vestlandsforskning), Ajla Gasal (TEDx speaker) and Silvija Seres (Technorocks).*

The event was hosted by Silvija Seres, mathematician, founder of Technorocks and AI investor, who introduced each speaker and led the panel discussion.

The Women in AI celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of representation and role models. At the end of the event, an updated version of the Women in AI Directory was launched. The Women in AI Directory serves an important function in promoting women in AI. The Women in AI Directory allows users to browse profiles, conduct targeted searches for experts, and explore the diverse sectors and industries where women are actively contributing to the field. The directory has been used by various organizations as a reference tool to enhance gender diversity in discussions and panel presentations, ensuring balanced representation.

By highlighting the achievements and contributions of women in AI in Norway, the directory aims to inspire others and showcase the myriad of opportunities available within the field.

Moving forward, NORA and its partners remain committed to driving positive change within the AI landscape. By fostering dialogue, advocating for inclusivity, and empowering underrepresented voices, NORA aims to contribute to a more equitable future where diversity is celebrated and embraced.

NORA.ai Hosts Second Annual Women in AI Celebration on March 8th

Recordings from the event

Welcome and introduction - by Silvija Seres

Keynote 1: Ajla Gasal

Keynote 2: Hilde G. Corneliussen

Keynote 3: Ieva Martinkenaite

Keynote 4: Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth

Panel discussion