Africaâs women, leading the AI era. Two days of practical learning, conversation and collaboration at the University of Ghana.
From leadership and responsible AI to hands-on tools and women-led startups. A programme for professionals, students, founders, educators, policymakers and allies.
Meet the speakers bringing experience from technology, policy, education and business. More speakers and session details to be announced.
Founder & Chief Curator, AI-Powered Women
Former AI product executive and womenâs leadership researcher who founded the global AI-Powered Women community.
International Expansion Lead & Ghana Chapter Leader, AI-Powered Women Africa; Co-founder, Miracle Cyber
A cybersecurity and responsible AI professional leading AI-Powered Womenâs expansion across Africa. Bertha is co-founder of Miracle Cyber and a member of the AI-Powered Women Strategic Advisory Council.
Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, Parliament of Ghana
Elected in 2024 to Ghanaâs Ninth Parliament. A KNUST graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Law.
Former Justice of the High Court of Ghana; AI governance and responsible-technology strategist
Naa Adoley Azu advises on responsible AI deployment, governance systems and technology policy across public, private and social impact spaces.
Her work explores how AI oversight mechanisms, transparency systems and public-interest accountability tools can support ethical AI adoption while strengthening data sovereignty, public trust and inclusive innovation.
She combines legal experience with expertise in facilitation, dispute resolution and capacity-building. She holds an LLB from the University of Ghana, an LLM in Air and Space Law from McGill University, an LLM from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and a Certificate in Management from the Kellogg School of Management.
Co-founder, Npontu Technologies Ltd
An expert in AI, digital governance, privacy and compliance; a certified Information Privacy Manager and Data Protection Officer.
Head, Client Experience, Stanbic Bank Ghana
A customer experience leader in Ghanaâs banking sector.
Postdoctoral Lecturer, Clinton School of Public Service; Founder, LiberateHer Cycle
Dr. Akotoâs research focuses on womenâs economic and labor force development, STEM education policy, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity policy, and livelihood security.
She has contributed to education and workforce development initiatives through international projects with USAID and Catholic Relief Services across Ethiopia, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo. She also served as a Research and Evaluation Fellow at Vital Voices Global Partnership.
She founded LiberateHer Cycle, a nonprofit operating in the United States and Ghana that advances girlsâ education by addressing period poverty and other barriers to educational attainment.
She holds an MA and PhD in Social Policy from Brandeis University, a Master of Public Service from the Clinton School, an MBA from the University of Central Arkansas, and a BA in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Henderson State University.
The decisions being made about AI today will shape our work, our communities and our future. African women belong at the table.
AI-Powered Women Africa is part of the global community founded by Dr. Felicia Newhouse. We bring women together across disciplines to develop practical AI capability, build relationships and lead responsible innovation.
Our mission is to equip African women with the skills, networks and confidence to lead, innovate and thrive in an AI-powered world.
Our vision is an Africa where women help design the AI that shapes our economies, communities and future.
Practical AI training, from foundations to hands-on tools for work, study and entrepreneurship.
Leadership development, mentorship and a voice in AI policy and responsible innovation.
Support for women-led startups and AI solutions built for African challenges.
Find local workshops, mentorship circles and community events, with connections across Africa and around the world.
Our founding African chapter, rooted at the University of Ghana and home of the two-day AI conference in Legon.
Join this chapterConnecting women across AI, business and innovation in Mauritiusâs digital and financial services community.
Join this chapterBuilding on East Africaâs Silicon Savannah to grow women-led AI talent, ideas and startups.
Join this chapterBringing together women across technology, business and research to shape a responsible AI future.
Join this chapterFind local workshops, mentorship circles and community events, with connections across Africa and around the world.
Our founding African chapter, rooted at the University of Ghana and home of the two-day AI conference in Legon.
Join this chapterConnecting women across AI, business and innovation in Mauritiusâs digital and financial services community.
Join this chapterBuilding on East Africaâs Silicon Savannah to grow women-led AI talent, ideas and startups.
Join this chapterBringing together women across technology, business and research to shape a responsible AI future.
Join this chapterMore than 160 leaders, students, policymakers and changemakers joined the launch of AI-Powered Women in Africa.
âWomen must be at the centre of Africaâs artificial intelligence transformation.â
Joseph Oduro Nkansah
Opening remarks at the Ghana launch
Participants joined from government, universities, industry and the wider community, including Ghanaâs Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, the Ministry of Labour, the U.S. Embassy, Parliament, the University of Ghana, the University of Education and Stanbic Bank Ghana.
The launch marked the beginning of a growing network across Ghana, Mauritius, Kenya and South Africa: women connecting across sectors to build practical AI capability and shape responsible innovation in their own communities.
Thank you to Bertha Asare, our International Expansion Lead and Ghana Chapter Leader, our extended Ghana team, sponsors, and everyone who helped build the trust and support behind this launch.
Next: the Ghana 2027 conferenceBringing education, research and leadership into the conversation about women and AI.
A digital empowerment initiative supporting digital skills, entrepreneurship and startup development for young Ghanaians.
A graduate school of social policy, global development and management with a long-standing commitment to social justice.
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION LEAD
& GHANA CHAPTER LEADER
Bertha leads the expansion of AI-Powered Women across Africa. A Ghanaian-born cybersecurity and responsible AI professional, she is co-founder of Miracle Cyber and a member of the AI-Powered Women Strategic Advisory Council.
Her experience spans banking, finance, higher education, consulting and biotechnology, covering threat hunting, incident response, data protection, security awareness and responsible AI.
She holds a masterâs degree from Brandeis University and a bachelorâs degree from the University for Development Studies, Ghana. Her mission is to protect people, create opportunity and ensure African women are leading the AI revolution.
Mauritius Chapter Lead
South Africa Chapter Lead
Experienced leaders from academia, technology, policy and business guiding our strategy, partnerships and programmes.
Assistant Professor of Political Economy of Sustainable Development; Division Director, Center for Global Development and Sustainability, Heller School, Brandeis University
A political economist researching sustainable livelihoods, climate change and household well-being in poverty reduction, with a focus on Africa and Asia.
Founder, Kollage Media, publisher of Glitz Africa Magazine
A UNFPA Ambassador for Ghana and advocate for womenâs and childrenâs welfare and maternal health through the Glitz Africa Care Foundation.
Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, Parliament of Ghana
Elected in 2024 to Ghanaâs Ninth Parliament. A KNUST graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Law.
Director of Finance and Operations, Miracle Cyber
Higher Education Expansion Lead, Miracle Cyber
Postdoctoral Lecturer, Clinton School of Public Service; Founder, LiberateHer Cycle
A social policy researcher with a PhD from Brandeis University, focused on womenâs economic development, STEM education, AI and cybersecurity policy.
She founded LiberateHer Cycle, a nonprofit operating in the United States and Ghana that addresses period poverty and other barriers to girlsâ education.
Former Justice of the High Court of Ghana; AI governance and responsible-technology strategist
Advises on responsible AI deployment, governance systems and technology policy across public, private and social impact spaces, with a focus on data sovereignty, public trust and inclusive innovation.
AI-Powered Women Africa is part of the global AI-Powered Women community and is supported by its Strategic Advisory Council.
Ways to develop your skills, find support and put AI into practice in your own community.
Beginner-friendly training on what AI is, how it works and how to use it safely.
Hands-on workshops using AI tools for work, business and study.
Mentorship and peer connections for women leading in the AI era.
Data protection, safe AI use and digital safety for everyday decisions.
Support and visibility for women building AI startups.
Help grow AI-Powered Women Africa. Share your experience, support a programme or bring women together in your community.
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Any woman interested in AI, from beginners to experts. Allies are welcome at our events.
No. Our programmes start from the foundations and offer practical ways to learn, whether you work with AI every day or are just beginning to explore it.
The conference takes place on 19â20 March 2027 at CEDI Hall, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra. Daily session times and registration details will be announced.
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