​AI-Powered Women DC Chapter Kickoff Agenda

​From AI Anxiety to AI Agency: Empowering women to confidently lead in the age of AI.

​Audience: 75–100 attendees
Objective: Launch a welcoming, practical, and inspiring AI community for women in the DC area.

​0:00–0:10 | Arrival & Networking (10 min)

​• Background music

​• Name tags with: Name, Company, 'One thing I want AI to help me do...'

​• Welcome slides with QR code to join the DC community

​0:10–0:15 | Welcome & Opening (5 min)

​• Welcome attendees

​• Share why AI Powered Women DC exists

​• Set expectations for the evening

​0:15–0:25 | What is AI Powered Women? (10 min)

​• Mission and vision

​• Purpose of local chapters

​• Focus on practical AI, leadership, mentoring, and community

​• Preview future programming

​0:25–0:40 | AI Speed Connections (15 min)

​• Pair attendees

​• Discuss: Why are you here? What AI challenge are you facing? What AI tool do you use? What do you want to learn?

​• Rotate partners after 4–5 minutes

​0:40–0:55 | Community Conversation (15 min)

​• Facilitated discussion about opportunities, concerns, and desired skills

​• Capture ideas live to shape the chapter

​0:55–1:05 | Build the DC Chapter Together (10 min)

​• Vote on future topics via QR code

​• Recruit volunteers for programming, partnerships, marketing, sponsorships, speakers, and mentorship

​1:05–1:10 | Closing & Call to Action (5 min)

​• Share vision for the community

​• Announce next event

​• Invite everyone to stay and network

​• Take a group photo

​1:10–1:30 | Networking (20 min)

​• Encourage attendees to talk to at least three new connections

​• Discuss the name tag prompt 'One thing I want AI to help me do...'