Yasmine Boudiaf makes virtual reality experiences that change people’s behaviour. She uses VR as a training tool to immerse people in challenging social situations. Her topics of interest are implicit bias, cross-cultural understanding and innovation. She has a background in biomedical science and produces experiences and consults via her company Serious Datum. Her recent experiences address subtle forms of misogyny and mental health awareness in places of work. She is passionate about using tech to address inequality in society. She draws from her personal experience  as a woman, ethnic minority and immigrant. She believes empowerment comes from financial security and building bridges between diverse groups.

Media

Press: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/techandgadgets/vr-simulation-gives-men-a-taste-of-what-its-like-for-women-who-are-mansplained-at-in-the-office-a3704956.html

Website: http://www.seriousdatum.com/

Twitter: @YasmineBoudiaf

Recent talks (2017 / 2018)

• Future Cities Catapult: “UX for VR”
• Wales International Documentary Festival: “Digital Storytelling”
• Heads of HR workshop: “VR:HR Virtual Reality as a Training Tool”
• Oslo Innovation Week: “VR – Turning Disruption into Opportunity”
• Pirate Summit: “Using VR to Tackle Misogynistic Microaggressions”
• Ada’s List Conference: “VR for Gender Equality; a Case Study”
• ILC-UK Future of Ageing Conference “Is the future more or less ageist?”
• Civil Service Conference “Fostering Diversity of Thought at Work”

Contact

Yasmine@seriousdatum.com