No.49 2026 Women in AI Leadership Dialogue-An International Women’s Day Edition
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, AI 2030 is proud to convene the Women in AI Leadership Dialogue — a high-impact gathering of visionary women shaping the future of artificial intelligence across industry, government, academia, and civil society.
This special edition will spotlight bold leadership, responsible innovation, and inclusive growth in the age of AI. As artificial intelligence reshapes every sector, women leaders are not only participating in the transformation — they are defining it.
A high-impact gathering celebrating visionary women and allies shaping the future of artificial intelligence across startups, enterprise, academia, and society. This event brings together founders, executives, educators, researchers, investors, and policymakers to explore how women are leading in AI — from founding next-generation ventures to advancing research and transforming industries — with a shared commitment to responsible, inclusive, and equitable innovation.
Featured Sessions:
• Breaking Barriers: Women Building the Next Wave of AI Startups
This session spotlights the women founders pushing the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurship in AI. Through dynamic discussions and real-world insights, participants will hear from entrepreneurs who are building transformative companies, navigating investment landscapes, driving product innovation, and fostering inclusive cultures that empower more women leaders to succeed in the startup world.
Moderator: Marie Klerk-Jones – Women in AI and NNWC Partnership Lead, AI 2030
Vivi Lin – CEO & Co-Founder, Squib AI
Cathy Minter – Co-Founder and CEO, Wisdom
• Teaching, Training, and Talent: Preparing the Next Generation of AI Leaders
Preparing future leaders for the opportunities and challenges of the AI era requires bold thinking in education and workforce development. This session explores evolving curricula, interdisciplinary learning models, research partnerships, and talent pipelines that empower the next wave of AI innovators with both technical excellence and ethical leadership.
Moderator: Daniela Muhaj, Director, Research and Technology Initiatives, Georgetown University; Head of Research and Development, AI 2030
Amarda Shehu, VP & Chief AI Officer, George Mason University
Christelle Scharff, Professor of Computer Science and Associate Dean in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Pace University
• AI Transformation in the Enterprise: Strategy, Culture & Impact
AI adoption at scale demands strategic vision, cultural alignment, and thoughtful governance. In this session, corporate leaders share how their organizations are integrating AI with business strategy, cultivating internal ecosystems for innovation, building responsible practices, and driving meaningful impact across functions.
Moderator: Kara Peterson – Co-Founder & CEO, descrybe.ai
Ginger Sampson – Global Public Policy Director, U.S. State and Local
Diya Wynn – Responsible AI Lead, AWS
Why This Matters
Despite rapid AI advancement, representation gaps persist in technical leadership, investment allocation, and policy influence. This dialogue aims to accelerate progress by connecting decision-makers, amplifying women’s leadership voices, and translating inspiration into action.
Whether you are a founder, executive, policymaker, investor, researcher, or emerging leader, this event is designed to empower you to lead confidently in the AI economy.
Join us as we celebrate women who are not just adapting to the AI revolution — but architecting it.
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Reserve your spot today!
We look forward to welcoming you to Tech Pulse 2030 and sharing this exciting journey with you.
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