Assises genre/numérique 2025
Event details
| Date | 13.02.2025 › 14.02.2025 |
| Hour | 08:30 › 15:00 |
| Speaker |
Conducted by : Julie Winz, Journalist, RTS 13 FEBRUARY 2025 Speaking points : Marianne Wannier, Vice-president for Human Development (VPH), EPFL Speakers (by running order) : Prof. Bianca Prietl, University of Basel (UNIBAS) Prof. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki, Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) Prof. Eduard Fosch Villaronga, University of Leiden (Universiteit Leiden) Silvia Ecclesia, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Prof. Cesla Amarelle, President of the Federal Commission for Women's Issues (CFQF) Prof. Florent Thouvenin,University of Zurich (UZH) Dr. Samah Posse, Cantonal Commission for Ethics in Human Research of the Canton of Vaud Laetitia Avia, Member of the Paris Bar, former member of the French National Assembly Prof. Maya Dougoud, School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR) 14 FEBRUARY 2025 Speaking points : Prof. Liliane Michalik, Vice-Rector for Equality, Diversity and Careers, UNIL Speakers : Dr. Josephine West, King’s College London Coline de Senarclens, Director of Empowr.ch, author and radio chronicler |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | French, English |
The third edition of the Assises genre/numérique: Towards Gender Equality in the Digital World, will take place on 13-14 February 2025 at EPFL. This event will bring together experts and innovators to engage in discussions on key issues surrounding gender and digital transformation.
With the event just around the corner, we encourage you to secure your place for two days of insightful conversations, workshops, and networking opportunities.
>> Register here <<
Why Attend?
The Assises genre/numérique will explore crucial topics at the intersection of gender and digital transformation :
- 13 FEBRUARY 2025 - Dear AI, Are You Learning From My Biases? : Explore the power dynamics and biases embedded in artificial intelligence, including how AI can perpetuate gender and racial stereotypes, and its impact on the labour market.
With Prof. Bianca Prietl (UNIBAS) ; BIAS (Horizon Europe and Innovation Programme) - Prof. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki, (BFH), Prof. Eduard Fosch Villaronga (Universiteit Leiden), Silvia Ecclesia (NTNU) ; Federal Commission for Women's Issues (CFQF) - Prof. Cesla Amarelle (CFQF), Prof. Florent Thouvenin (UZH), Dr. Samah Posse, Laetitia Avia and Prof. Maya Dougoud (HEG-FR)
- 14 FEBRUARY 2025 - Let’s Talk About Sex... Digitally Speaking : Engage in discussions about the complexities of sex work in the digital age, including marginalised realities and the interplay of gender and power in online spaces.
With Dr. Josephine West (King’s College London) and Coline de Senarclens (Empowr.ch)
>> Full Programme <<
Event Details
Dates: 13-14 February 2025
Location: SG building, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
Themes:
- 13 February: Algorithmic Biases and Power Dynamics in AI
- 14 February: Sex, Gender and Digital Realities
Don’t Miss Out!
Join us in this engaging conversation on gender equality and digital transformation. Whether you're passionate about AI, digital rights, or social justice, this event offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming you to EPFL in February!
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Practical information
- General public
- Free
Organizer
- EPFL, UNIL, HES-SO, Strukturelle