Assises genre/numérique 2025

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.

Join us whether you're passionate about AI, digital rights or social justice. This event offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities.

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Why Attend?
The Assises genre/numérique will explore crucial topics at the intersection of gender and digital transformation :

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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.

Conducted by : 

• Julie Winz, Journalist, RTS

• Marianne Wannier, Vice-president for Human Development (VPH), EPFL

• Prof. Bianca Prietl, University of Basel (UNIBAS)
• BIAS, Horizon Europe and Innovation Programme - Prof. Mascha Kurpicz-Briki, Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), Prof. Eduard Fosch Villaronga, University of Leiden (Universiteit Leiden) and Silvia Ecclesia, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
• The Federal Commission for Women's Issues (FCWI) - Prof. Cesla Amarelle, President of the FCWI
• Prof. Florent Thouvenin,University of Zurich (UZH)
• Dr. Samah Posse, Cantonal Commission for Ethics in Human Research of the Canton of Vaud
• Prof. Maya Dougoud, School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR)

• Julie Winz, Journalist, RTS

• Prof. Liliane Michalik, Vice-Rector for Equality, Diversity and Careers, UNIL

• Dr. Josephine West, King’s College London
• Coline de Senarclens, Director of Empowr.ch, author and radio chronicler