Women in AI: Pitch Competition

​Join the Black Founders Network, in partnership with AWS, Softchoice, and the Association of Black Women in Project & Program Management, for the Women in AI Pitch Competition.

​Watch women founders take the stage to pitch bold, AI-driven ideas to a panel of investors, operators, and industry experts. Come to be inspired, connect with a community of women building in AI, and celebrate what is possible.

​Selected founders will pitch for a prize package that includes a spot in the BFN Accelerate 2027 cohort, plus partner-funded support to build their AI idea.

​Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026

​Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

​Location: AWS HQ, 18 York Street, Toronto, ON M5J 0B2

​Want to pitch? A separate application is required. Registering here reserves your seat to attend and watch, but it does not enter you into the competition. The pitch application link will be shared soon.

​This is an in-person event. Check-in details will be shared closer to the event.

​Attending the Women in AI Enablement Workshop on August 20 is encouraged but not required to take part.

​Seats are limited. Register today to save your spot.