​About the event:

​AI systems are moving quickly from experimentation into everyday technical work.

​Models ship. Agents run. Code is written and reviewed with AI in the loop. Frameworks change fast, and skills that felt specialised a year ago are becoming part of how teams work.

​So the question for 2026 is:

​What holds up in practice?

​This second edition of Women Building AI is a curated, invite-only gathering for people building, deploying, and operating AI systems. It is designed as a focused working room during World Summit AI week: less stage, more table.

​Expect one keynote, five guided roundtables, and practical exchange with peers working through similar decisions.

​Who this is for

​Engineers, ML researchers, product builders, founders, architects, technical PMs, AI infrastructure teams, semiconductor specialists, and people working at the intersection of AI technology, product, and deployment.

​Whether you are building AI systems or building technical products with AI, this is a space to compare real decisions, ask sharper questions, and meet peers working hands-on with AI.

​Roundtable themes

​Engineering Judgment
How AI-generated code changes the role of senior technical judgment.

​Architecture of Agency
When to use agents, skills, workflows, or something more constrained.

​Agents in Production
Failure modes, oversight, state, tooling, and operational patterns.

​Measuring After Launch
Evals, observability, drift, and feedback loops after deployment.

​The Silicon Layer
How chips, memory, latency, and energy shape AI system design.

​Final framing and moderators announced closer to the event.

​AGENDA:

15mins: Arrival & check-in
15 mins: Welcome by Women in AI Benelux and Sponsors
30 mins: Spark Talks - 5 short talks, 5 minutes each, setting up the five roundtable themes.
10 mins: Roundtable briefing & table setup
50 mins: Roundtable discussion - Small-group discussion at assigned tables.
15 - 20 mins - Topic group synthesis - Tables under the same topic come together and agree on key takeaways.
15 mins - Break
30 mins - Cross-table sharing - Each topic shares back to the full room, around 5 minutes per topic.
45 mins - Networking & drinks

Total: ~ 4hrs

​In town for World Summit AI?

​Many attendees join us while in Amsterdam for World Summit AI 2026.

​If you’re already in town, this is a smaller, more focused setting to:

• ​Meet peers earlier in the week

• ​Connect with women working hands-on with AI in Benelux

• ​Start conversations that carry into the summit

​We also host informal community moments around the event:

• ​Women in AI lunch networking
  A casual setting to meet others from the community

• ​Women in AI stranger dinner
  Join solo, meet others, and build connections during WSAI week

​Details will be shared on LinkedIn and in the World Summit AI app.

​Not attending World Summit AI?

​This is still one of the best ways to meet international AI professionals within your workday.

​About Women in AI Benelux

​Women in AI Benelux is part of a global nonprofit do-tank organisation Women in AI, working to increase female representation and participation in AI through community, events, and partnerships across the Benelux region and beyond.

​We create rooms that are intentional, relevant, and grounded in practice, bringing together people who are not just discussing AI, but actively shaping how it is built and applied.

​To join

​Spaces are limited. Click Request to Join and complete the short form to register your interest. We'll then confirm your spot.

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