WOMEN IN AI AND FINANCE: CULTIVATING MENTORSHIP, ENCOURAGING GROWTH

AT ACM ICAIF 2025

Sunday, November 16th, 12:30 - 14:00

Sheraton Towers Singapore, Ballroom 4

6th ACM International Conference on AI in Finance

Our objective at the Women in AI and Finance workshop/reception is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community, equipping individuals to navigate the ever-evolving intersection of AI and Finance.

In today's increasingly AI-driven world, where applications span various sectors, the financial industry emerges as one of the most transformative domains. However, despite the progressive nature of this field, women often face unique challenges that can hinder their career growth.

Our workshop/reception is dedicated to empowering early-career professionals by offering an engaging platform for learning and networking. We place a strong emphasis on mentorship and fostering a supportive, collaborative network. We bring forth insights from successful women leaders in the finance industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in open discussions about career challenges and opportunities, learn from others' experiences with mentorship, and establish meaningful professional connections during dedicated networking sessions.

We will be hosting our event on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 during lunch time. The workshop will include mentor introductions, a keynote address, and opportunities to network over lunch.

Schedule:

12:30 - 13:00 pm: Table Discussion #1 & lunch

13:00 - 13:15 pm: Keynote by Dr. Ani Calinescu, Oxford University

13:15 - 13:30 pm: Table Discussion #2

13:30 - 13:50 pm: Networking bingo game with prizes & mentorship

13:50 - 13:55: Prize announcements

13:55 - 15:30: Additional networking time (optional)

All attendees must first register for ICAIF: https://icaif25.org/registration/

Keynote Speaker

Ani Calinescu

Keynote speaker, Mentor

Ani Calinescu an Associate Professor of Computer Science and an Official AI & Machine Learning fellow at the Reuben College at the University of Oxford. Calinescu has conducted research on topics such as Complex Networked Systems and Complexity Metrics, Agent-based modeling, and Control and Prediction of complex systems such as Financial Markets and Supply Chains. She is also a Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute in London.

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