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WiDS Guayaquil 2026 | NextGen

WiDS NextGen aims to inspire schoolgirls to discover that data science can also be a path for them. We want them to know that they are capable, that their curiosity matters, and that they do not need to have everything figured out to begin exploring technology, artificial intelligence, and data analysis.

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Details

May 8, 2026

5 hours

Laboratory 11C – FIEC, ESPOL

Requirements

Be a secondary school student

A teacher must accompany as supervisor

Register in the registration form

Speakers

Mariu Andrade profile photo
Mariu AndradeComputer Science Engineering StudentEscuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral
Ana Perez profile photo
Ph.D. Carmen VacaAI Researcher & Data Science LeaderEscuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral
Denisse Orozco
Denisse OrozcoEconomistBanco Guayaquil
Valentina Falconí
Valentina FalconíComputer Science Engineering StudentEscuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral
Hillary Mite
Hillary MiteAuditing and Management StudentEscuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral

Schedule

May 8, 2026

10:00 • 1 hour

¿Is AI important to me?

Ph.D. Carmen Vaca • AI Researcher & Data Science Leader

Our ambassador welcomed the participants, spoke about the power of AI, and explained why women should lead that change.

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10:30 • 30 minutes

Ecuador and the Digital World

Hillary Mite • Auditing and Management Student

Technology isn't just for tech students. Data can boost any career. Dare to be curious!

WIDS Next Gen

11:00 • 30 minutes

The Invisible Impact of Data on Our Decisions

Valentina Falconí • Computer Science Engineering Student

Social media knows more about you than your friends do

WIDS Next Gen

11:30 • 30 minutes

Smart Decisions

Mariu Andrade • Computer Science Engineering Student

No matter what your profession is, data is already an integral part of it

WIDS Next Gen

12:00 • 30 minutes

Credit Scoring

Denisse Orozco • Economist

The girls built their first credit risk prediction model

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