

Engineering Tomorrow: Strategies for Nurturing, Upskilling, and Retaining Top Female STEM Talent in the Age of AI
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What if the future of artificial intelligence depends on the leadership of women who have yet to be fully invited into the room?
In collaboration with: Limak Group
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM | Welcome Remarks by Karen Countess Spencer, Co-chair, Catalyst Now & Tai Sook Yee, Chairperson, NO.17 Foundation
11:15 AM – 12:05 PM | Engineering Tomorrow: Strategies for Nurturing, Upskilling, and Retaining Top Female STEM Talent in the Age of AI
Women remain significantly underrepresented in the STEM workforce, creating both an innovation gap and a competitive risk as AI becomes a central driver of economic transformation. Without diverse teams, AI systems risk embedding bias and overlooking the needs of half the world’s population, making gender inclusion an ethical and strategic imperative for the private sector.
This session examines end-to-end strategies for nurturing, upskilling, and retaining female talent in AI, from early pipeline development to executive leadership. Through corporate-led models in AI literacy, workforce mobility, and data-driven retention, the discussion highlights scalable approaches for building resilient, ethically responsible AI workforces across markets.
If you believe innovation demands both technical excellence and diverse talent, join this session to explore scalable pathways for building a gender-inclusive AI workforce. Engage with leaders advancing AI literacy, upskilling, and retention strategies, and contribute to shaping a future where the technologies transforming society are engineered by and for everyone.