Gender Bias in Speech Technology: Why Does It Matter?

Event Description: Join us on Ada Lovelace Day for an insightful panel discussion on the critical issue of gender bias in speech technology. Our expert panellists will delve into why this issue matters and the implications it has on the future of AI and tech.

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 8, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM BST

Location: Raspberry Pi Premises, 30 Station Road, Cambridge, CB2 3AX

Event Details:

We'll kick off with a short presentation on the findings from the recent Speechmatics Hackathon, highlighting the current state of gender bias in speech tech, followed by a panel discussion and a chance for you to ask questions. Whether you have a technical background or not, this event is beginner-friendly and open to anyone interested in learning more about this important topic.

Panellists:

• Bella Taylor – Senior Software Engineer II
• Benedetta Cevoli – Senior Machine Learning Engineer I
• Lauren King – Chief Marketing Officer
• Teri Drummond – Senior Team Lead, Engine

Moderator:

• Katherine Codlin – Cambridge WIT

Event Format:

1. Presentation: We’ll start with key insights from the Speechmatics Hackathon to provide context (~10-15 minutes).
2. Panel Discussion: The panel will explore the topic of gender bias in speech technology, offering their diverse perspectives (~15-20 minutes).
3. Q&A: The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panellists (~10 minutes).

Audience: This event is open to everyone, regardless of background knowledge! We aim to make the discussion accessible to all.

Host or Publisher Katherine Codlin