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AI for gender equality

Organised by: Nordic Innovation House Silicon Valley
Virtuellt Thu 5 Nov 2020 at 17:00-18:00

Webinar on how AI can be applied to increase gender equality. Strengthening gender equality has many positive effects for individuals and society at large, not only to create equal opportunities for all but also for economic growth, the education system and the labor market. Vinnova has commissioned the consulting company Ramboll to map and analyze how artificial intelligence (AI) can contribute to increased gender equality.

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At the webinar, the background and results for the AI project for gender equality are presented.

Participating

Sophia Ivarsson, administrator at Vinnova with many years of background as a researcher in gender equality. Sophia Ivarsson is programme manager for Vinnova's investments in gender equality and diversity, and leads the AI project for gender equality.

Malin Malmström, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Luleå University of Technology. Malin Malmström's research focuses on how social and cognitive aspects affect financiers' investment decisions and bias in how funds are distributed.

Matilda Kong, civil engineer and founder of Ceretai. Ceretai uses AI to create awareness of unconscious bias and inequality in media and entertainment.

Ricky Strandberg, brand strategist and founder of Eclect, who helps companies reach audiences with the help of their passions, interests and values.

Programserien Nordic Women in Tech and Innovation

The webinar is part of Nordic Women in Tech and Innovation, a program series from Nordic Innovation House in Silicon Valley. The program series highlights the importance of gender equality in technology and business, examines how technology and innovation support gender equality and inspires women to get involved as founders and investors.

Sometimes we photograph or video record our activities. If you don't want to participate in photos or videos, please let us know when you arrive.

Questions?

Sophia Ivarsson

Programme Manager

+46 8 473 31 60

Inger Gustafsson

Programme Manager

+46 8 473 31 15

Last updated 2 November 2020