The Department of Artificial Intelligence, School of Systems and Technology, University of Management and Technology (UMT), successfully hosted an exciting and impactful workshop on the WiDS (Women in Data Science) Datathon 2025 Global Challenge.
This fast-paced, hands-on session aimed to prepare students and faculty for participation in the international WiDS Datathon, promoting data science for social good and encouraging inclusive participation in the AI and data landscape.
Workshop Highlights:
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Overview of the WiDS Datathon 2025 and its social impact theme
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Live coding demonstration for submitting a first-pass machine learning model
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Guidance on data cleaning, preprocessing, and performance optimization
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Insights into submission protocols and team formation guidelines
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Pro tips for qualifying for global cash prizes
Event Details:
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?? Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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?? Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
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?? Venue: CB2-705, UMT Lahore
Speakers & Organizers:
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Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Farooq – WiDS Ambassador
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Mr. Armaghan Ahmed – WiDS Co-Ambassador
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Mr. Usama Ahmed – Lecturer, Department of AI
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty, fostering an inclusive learning environment and reinforcing UMT’s commitment to global AI and data science initiatives.
Participation Guidelines Recap:
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Teams of up to four members, with at least 50% female representation
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Individual participants also welcomed
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Final competition registration deadline: April 27, 2025 (23:59 UTC)
