Welcome to our free one-day workshop for celebrating women studying and working in computing! Alice & Eve aims to bring together talents in the field of computing. The sixth edition of this workshop will be hosted on 31 October 2025 by the University of Groningen.
Alice and Eve event is inspired by the BCS Lovelace Colloquium that started in 2008. For more details about earlier editions of Alice & Eve, see the websites of 2020, 2021, 2022 , 2023, 2024.
The event is held during a single day, and features:
Join us, and participate to our poster contest on the topic of your choice!
Alice & Eve will take place on October 31, 2025.
The workshop will be held on Zernike campus in Bernoulliborg on the first floor, Groningen.
The registration is free and includes coffee breaks, lunch and drinks. We welcome everyone of all genders, from bachelor students to full professors, to attend the event.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
| Time | All talks and Panel discussion will be in room 5161.0151 |
|---|---|
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Welcome coffee |
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Opening: Kerstin Bunte, Univeristy of Groningen Welcome address: Joost Frenken, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen |
| 10:10 - 10:40 | Talk: Natasha Maurits (University Medical Center Groningen) - Finding hidden patterns in neurological data I will give a general introduction on patterns in data and different types of algorithms one can use to analyze data. Then I will give some examples of my research where machine learning algorithms are used as pattern finding algorithms. Applications are in diagnosing ataxia in children and in predicting bradykinesia scores in Parkinson patients, using video and sesor data. If there is time, I might also talk about generating artificial EEG data using neural networks. |
| 10:40 - 11:10 | Talk: Estefania Talavera (University of Twente) - Towards human behavior understanding from videos Understanding human behavior from visual data is becoming increasingly relevant as we move toward technologies that can perceive, interpret, and assist people in daily life. First-person and third-person videos offer complementary perspectives on human actions and interactions, capturing both how we experience the world and how we are perceived by others. These viewpoints open new opportunities to study social interactions, attention, and intention in natural environments. In this talk, I will present how my research explores these perspectives to advance human behavior understanding and support the development of intelligent, human-centered assistive systems. |
| 11:10 - 11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Talk: Laura Marchal Crespo (Delft University of Technology) - Towards usable, meaningful, and sustainable robotic rehabilitation The recovery of sensorimotor functions after an acquired brain injury requires a long, highly intense, and repetitive training program. Several new technologies have been developed to support this highly demanding training, among the most prominent being robotic devices and virtual reality. Recently, there has been an increased interest in minimally supervised and unsupervised rehabilitation to increase therapy dosage in group therapy and complement conventional therapy at patients’ homes. These new inventions should be co-created between different stakeholders if we aim to facilitate their usability and acceptance by the final user. In this talk, I will present how we follow a human-centered design approach to design highly intuitive and usable technology to provide a rich, high-fidelity, multisensory rehabilitation experience in minimally supervised environments. |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Talk: Giulia Biagioni (TNO) - Bridging Trust and Semantics: Enhancing AI Reliability with Description Logics Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being deployed in critical domains where reliability and explainability are paramount. However, the semantic gap between symbolic knowledge representation and data-driven models remains a key challenge. This talk explores how Description Logics can bridge trust and semantics, providing a formal backbone for transparent, interoperable, and verifiable systems. I will discuss the role of ontologies in ensuring machine-understandable semantics, their impact on interoperability across domains, and how hybrid approaches can strengthen the alignment between symbolic reasoning and statistical learning. By combining semantic rigor with scalable AI methods, we can foster systems that are not only powerful but also trustworthy, paving the way for more resilient and transparent applications in domains such as cloud federation, cultural heritage, and beyond. |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch & Poster Competition (room 134) & Exhibition & Demo (room 162 & 165) |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Sponsor Lightning Talks Rebecca Andrei (BetterBe) - Transforming Automotive Leasing Worldwide Automotive leasing is a highly challenging and regulated market. We look closely at the solution of these challenges, and future steps, through BetterBe. Tania Bogatsch (DuckDB) - DuckDB - Why systems engineering is cooler than AI (Database) systems engineering does not have the shiniest reputation in the computer science landscape. Despite the title, my aim with this talk is not to bash AI, rather, I want to showcase a less visible discipline. Databases are a vital component in most businesses and making things faster and smaller can be a lot of fun. Thus, let’s have a quick dive into some of the aspects of database systems engineering, with a little detour into open-source development. Yang Soo Kloosterhof (Powerchainger) - Revealing the potential of smart meter data Smart meter data is becoming a cornerstone in shaping the energy system of tomorrow. By providing high-resolution, real-time information on energy consumption, it unlocks flexibility, enables better demand forecasting, and grows customer value. This data-driven approach supports better decision-making by utilities, regulators, and consumers. Grounded in scientific research, we advance analytical methods while universities prepare the next generation of data scientists. At Powerchainger, we drive innovation by creating novel data platforms, predictive algorithms, and intelligent energy analytics for transitioning towards a smarter, fairer, and more sustainable energy future. |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Talk: Sara Colombo (Delft University of Technology) - Rethinking Objectivity in Data and AI through a Feminist Lens We tend to assume that data is objective and even unquestionable truth, also as we leverage it in AI to uncover patterns, make predictions, and drive decisions. Too often, we treat data as neutral and universal knowledge, ignoring the systems and perspectives that shape it. Critical computing and feminist epistemology challenge this view, exposing how claims of objectivity can hide bias and exclusionary practices and silence lived experience in data-driven technologies. I argue that questioning what counts as “data” and whose data count is not a distraction from scientific and technological advancement but is essential to it. By embedding plurality, participation, and transparency into data-driven systems and AI, we can design technologies that reflect human complexity rather than erase it, opening the way for more inclusive and just forms of progress. |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Coffee Break |
| 15:45 - 16:15 | Talk: Suzan Bayhan (University of Twente) - Towards More Sustainable Mobile Networks Wireless networks have significant potential to reduce environmental impact across key sectors, such as transportation and agriculture, by enabling smarter decision-making and enhancing efficiency through data collection and processing. However, the environmental costs of the communication networks themselves must not be overlooked. With the ITU-T’s and EU’s goals to cut the emissions significantly (e.g., around 50%) across all sectors by 2030, it is paramount to examine the sustainability of mobile networks which we rely on increasingly. In this talk, I will present the latest efforts to make mobile networks more sustainable with a particular focus on energy efficiency and share some highlights from our research on the potential of infrastructure sharing towards more sustainable mobile networks. |
| 16:15 - 16:25 | Poster Awards |
| 16:25 - 17:10 | Panel: The Future of Computing Moderator: Petra Rudolf (University of Groningen) Speakers: Mariëlle Stoelinga (University of Twente and Radboud University), Lynda Hardman (CWI), Suzan Bayhan (University of Twente) |
| 17:10 - 18:00 | Goodbye Drinks |
We invite all female students (Bachelor/Master/PhD) and early career researchers of computing and related subjects (in the broadest sense) to submit a poster. The poster could be on any computing topic they like: from social networking to quantum computing and from medical image processing to formal verification. This year, twenty posters were short listed for display during the event and the two best posters are:
Mae Sosto: QueerGen: How LLMs Reflect Societal Norms On Gender And Sexuality In Sentence Completion Task
Sinem Mustacoglu: Analyzing Methods and Metrics for Distinguishing the Human from the Artificial in Creative Domains: A Systematic Review
Congratulations!
In addition to the keynote talks and the posters, there will be an exhibition which portrays thirty women in computing and their most important contributions.
Some highlights of the exhibition:
More information can be found at the exhibition booklet.
Fantastic coding games and media - which include videos and podcasts related to women in computing - are also offered.
We have invited some inspiring women working on the cutting edge of computing. Confirmed keynote speakers include:
Natasha Maurits, Professor at University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen
Natasha Maurits (Applied Mathematics (MSc 1994), Biophysical Chemistry (PhD 1998)), is full professor of Clinical Neuroengineering at the department of Neurology of the University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands, as well as Chief Scientific Information Officer (CSIO) of the UMCG. She is also visiting professor at the University of Lincoln (UK). Her research focuses on clinical neuroengineering, in particular biomedical signal analysis, multimodal neuroimaging, high-density EEG recording, visualization of high-dimensional data and home-based diagnosis and monitoring with (machine learning) applications in neurology (movement disorders, dementia, stroke, trauma) and cognition (healthy ageing). She has published more than 200 international peer-reviewed papers as well as two books: From neurology to methodology and back: an introduction to clinical neuroengineering (2012) and Math for scientists: refreshing the essentials (2017, 2nd ed 2023), both with Springer. Furthermore, she is a senior member of IEEE, member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Lincoln School of Mathematics and Physics (UK) and chair of the Dutch Biomedical Engineering Conference.
Estefania Talavera, Assistant professor at University of Twente
Dr. Estefania Talavera is an Assistant Professor in the Data Management and Biometrics research group at the University of Twente, The Netherlands. Prior to joining the University of Twente, she was a lecturer and researcher in the Information Systems group at the University of Groningen. She obtained her PhD degree in Computer Science from the University of Groningen and the University of Barcelona in 2020. Her research interests are in learning-based approaches for behaviour understanding, data mining, and health applications. She has co-organised several workshops on DEI in computer vision conferences such as LXCV @CVPR22, @ECCV22, @CVPR23, @ICCV23 and WiCV @CVPR24 and @CVPR25.
Laura Marchal Crespo, Associate Professor at Delft University of Technology
Laura Marchal-Crespo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cognitive Robotics, Faculty 3mE (Mechanical, Maritime, and Materials Engineering), Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. She is also affiliated with the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Switzerland.
She obtained her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California at Irvine, USA, studying robotics and virtual reality to enhance motor learning and neurorehabilitation. She then joined the Sensory-Motor Systems, ETH Zurich, as a postdoc researcher. In 2017, she obtained a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Professorship and joined the ARTORG Center, University of Bern, Switzerland, as medical faculty.
She became an Associate Professor at the Delft University of Technology in September 2020. She carries out research in the general areas of human-machine interfaces and biological learning, and, specifically, in the use of robotic assistance and virtual reality to aid people in learning motor tasks and rehabilitate after neurologic injuries.
Giulia Biagioni, Scientist at TNO
Giulia Biagioni is a scientist in the Advanced Computing Engineering (ACE) department at the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), where she focuses on semantic-driven framework for interoperability and Hybrid AI. At TNO, she has contributed to the development of European RDF-based standards within the SAREF framework of ontologies for EU data spaces, now maintained by ETSI. She leads the semantic strategy for the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS), known as ECOFED, where she oversees the design and implementation of ontology-driven interoperability across cloud platforms. Alongside ECOFED, Giulia is technical leader and co-applicant on Manuscript AI, an EU-funded proof-of-concept that leverages AI to tackle data interoperability in the cultural heritage domain, unlocking richer, interconnected access to Europe’s digitized manuscripts and artifacts.
Sara Colombo, Assistant professor at Delft University of Technology
Sara Colombo is an Assistant Professor of Designing Responsible and Empowering AI and the Director of the Feminist Generative AI Lab at Delft University of Technology (feministailab.org**). In her research and educational activities, she explores new approaches, methodologies, and tools to design responsible and ethical AI systems, empower individuals through AI, and shape AI futures through public engagement. Her research merges feminist theory and design futuring approaches to explore new ways to co-create more inclusive and just AI systems.
Before joining TU Delft, Sara held academic positions at Eindhoven University of Technology, Northeastern University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She obtained her PhD from Politecnico di Milano. Sara has led numerous research projects across the US and Europe, with a focus on AI and digital technologies for health and wellbeing. As the co-founder and director of the Feminist Generative AI Lab, she coordinates multidisciplinary research efforts aimed at cultivating inclusive and equitable AI research and practice.
Suzan Bayhan, Associate Professor at University of Twente
Suzan Bayhan is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, Design and Analysis of Communication Systems (DACS) and affiliated with EDGE research center at the UT. Her research aims at understanding, designing, and developing solutions for current and future wireless networks to contribute to a resilient and sustainable communications systems. Suzan is currently the Scientific Director of 4TU.NIRICT- the Netherlands Institute for Research on ICT.
During the conference, there will be the possibility for attendees to advertise open positions in their university/company. Furthermore, participants looking for jobs are also welcome to post their credentials and type of job/internship they are looking for. Job postings are under the following rules:
Alice and Eve is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference at the discretion of the conference organizers. Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible by contacting us ether in person or via email.
This Code of Conduct was adapted from the Geek Feminism Wiki anti-harassment policy.
We are currently looking for sponsors. Contact Raffaella Carloni for more information and a discussion on how your organization could support the 6th Alice and Eve workshop.
For questions regarding the workshop, please contact the organizers!
Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of the province of Groningen, located in the northeast of the Netherlands. With a population of approximately 245,000, it is the largest urban center in the region. Despite its size, Groningen remains a relatively undiscovered and unspoiled part of the country, known for preserving its authenticity and charm.
The city is frequently ranked among the happiest in Europe. In a recent European Commission survey, Groningen was named the third happiest city, with 96% of residents expressing satisfaction with life in the city. It consistently earns high marks in education, public spaces, healthcare, and air quality.
Founded as early as the 3rd century BC, Groningen has evolved into a lively and modern academic hub, while proudly maintaining its historical identity and welcoming atmosphere.
Want to know more about Groningen? Visit www.visitgroningen.nl.
Although the Alice & Eve event is a one-day program, we warmly encourage you to consider extending your stay into a long weekend. This will give you the opportunity to enjoy the city, connect with fellow participants, and make the most of your visit in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
To facilitate your travel planning, we have pre-reserved a number of rooms at the hotels below. Where available, you may use the promotional codes provided. If no code is listed, simply mention your participation in the Alice & Eve workshop.
| Hotel Name | Address | Room Type | Rates (€) | Breakfast | City Tax | Promotion Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martini Hotel | Gedempte Zuiderdiep 8 | Small double room (1pax) | 109.50 | incl. | 4.00 p.p.p.n | |
| Small double room (2pax) | 129.50 | incl. | 4.00 p.p.p.n | |||
| Standard double room (1pax) | 129.50 | incl. | 4.00 p.p.p.n | |||
| Standard double room (2pax) | 149.50 | incl. | 4.00 p.p.p.n | |||
| The Market Hotel | Grote Markt 31 | Single room | 180.00 | incl. | incl. | AliceenEve15 |
| Superior room | 139.00 | incl. | incl. | |||
| Deluxe room | 149.00 | incl. | incl. | |||
| Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys | Oosterstraat 53 | Cosy room - single occupancy | 105.00 | 22.50 | 5.00 p.p.p.n | |
| Charme room single occupancy | 115.00 | 22.50 | 5.00 p.p.p.n | |||
| Charme room double occupancy | 169.00 | 22.50 | 5.00 p.p.p.n | |||
| Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center | Gedempte Kattendiep 25 | Comfort Room | 119.00 (20.00 additional guest) | incl. | 4.00 p.p.p.n | |
| Superior Room | 139.00 (20.00 additional guest) | incl. | 4.00 p.p.p.n | |||
| The Happy Traveler | Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5 | Room single occupancy | 120.00 | incl. | incl. | |
| Asgard Hotel | Ganzelvoortsingel 2-1 | Single room | 119.00 | 18.50 | incl. |