AI-Powered Women

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The world’s largest conference bridging women and AI — anchored at MIT.
A global institute and transformational leadership ecosystem redefining humanity’s relationship to intelligence, where women shape a new era of conscious, human-centered leadership.

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We're not just teaching AI—we're redefining humanity’s relationship to intelligence and shaping a new era of transformative leadership.

Through global research and university collaborations, in-person summits with leading voices across disciplines, and our year-round academy and certifications, we explore AI not merely as a technological shift—but as a catalyst for evolving human consciousness and reimagining the future of leadership.

Past Teachers & Collaborators

We carefully select speakers and teachers recognized for their credibility and impact who bridge disciplines, industries, and identities. They bring not only expertise, but also conscious leadership—blending strategy, innovation, and the human spirit to shape how we live and lead in the AI era.

Dr. Felicia Newhouse

Host & Founder of the AI-Powered Women Conference and Business to Human; former AI product executive and women’s leadership researcher bridging tech and human transformation.

Heena Purohit

Microsoft AI Startups executive and 'Einstein Visa' honoree accelerating enterprise innovation with responsible, next-gen AI. Former IBM product leader and LinkedIn Top Voice.

Jennifer Louie

United Nations AI Trust & Safety advisor, former Facebook & Google exec, Harvard Divinity–trained tech ethicist and Founder of the Moral Innovation Lab

Dr. Ilia Delio

Villanova theologian, AI futurist, Franciscan nun bridging science and spirituality to shape humanity’s next evolution.

Natalie Monbiot

Pioneer of AI twins and founder of the Virtual Human Economy, Natalie Monbiot is a globally recognized thought leader and Ted speaker redefining identity, agency, and leadership.

Dr. Ezgi Canpolat

Harvard Scholar, World Bank Practitioner & Cultural Anthropologist specializing in the integration of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge systems with the human-technology nexus to drive climate justice and leverage AI for social good.

Joanna Peña-Bickley

CEO of Vibes AI and former Alexa design lead at Amazon pioneering gen AI and cognitive experience design, reshaping technology for the world’s most iconic brands.

Dr. Marissa Alert

Clinical health psychologist and CEO of MDA Wellness, a firm focused on preventing workplace burnout and improving employees' mental well-being.

Lauren Ducrey

Poet-technologist, former Google AI designer, and mindfulness facilitator using language to bridge AI, creativity, and collective wellbeing.

Aanya Niaz

University of Cambridge AI researcher and student fellow of Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence transforming education systems for underserved learners worldwide.

Dr. Roya Kandalan

GenAI research scientist, Google Developer Expert, and patent-holding PhD advancing ethical AI and equity in tech.

Sasha Wallinger

MIT Museum marketing chief, futurist and Forbes contributor shaping the future of brand, culture, and tech through immersive storytelling and innovation for iconic brands.

Beth Porter

Head of Studio at C10 Labs, MIT and BU instructor, serial edtech entrepreneur, and former exec at edX and Pearson accelerating AI-first ventures.

Nnenna Ndukwe

AI Developer Advocate and award-winning engineer empowering the next generation of builders through code, content, and community

Dr. Dilara Ally

Researcher at Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School, Leveraging AI to amplify patient voices and advance compassion.

Di Ye

MIT lecturer and ex-Microsoft product leader democratizing leadership coaching & designing AI for human flourishing.

Bertha Asare

Cybersecurity leader, Responsible AI advocate and award-winning humanitarian empowering global communities through security innovation, inclusive training, and tech for good.

Daniela Gorza

Co-Founder & COO of Maigent, Co-Chair of the MIT AI Conference, Founder of Builders Who AI and Women Who AI

Dr. Lynda Chin

CEO of Apricity Health, cancer genomics pioneer harnessing AI to transform and democratize cancer care worldwide.

Liz Brunner

Emmy-winning former ABC news anchor, bestselling author, and CEO of Brunner Communications empowering leaders to elevate their voice and purpose.

Lori Mazor

AI educator, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author shaping the future of creativity and leadership to humanize the future of work.

Semirah Dolan

Cloud engineer, patented inventor, and global tech educator championing inclusive innovation at the intersection of infrastructure, accessibility, and equity.

Gabi Zijderveld

AI innovator, startup advisor and investor. Former CMO & Head of Product at Affectiva; Co-Founder Blue Tulip Ventures

Ashley Gross

Top-rated AI educator and Prompt Community founder helping leaders drive real growth with ethical AI.

Amanda Gonano

Product Manager at Boston Dynamics, showcasing robots Spot & Atlas

Meredith Lipnick

Private Sector Strategist at Mom's First and passionate about building AI systems that enhance the mental, financial, and social well-being of working parents.

Rizel Scarlett

Tech Lead at Block, Rizel Scarlett champions equity in AI and open source through empathy, education, and emerging tech.

Dr. Deb Helsing

Harvard lecturer and Director at Minds at Work, helping leaders deploy their Immunity to Change™ framework for leaders

Wafaa Arbash

Head of Programming at C10 Labs, and workforce product strategist building scalable AI ventures that drive inclusive economic empowerment through technology and work.

Emily Leahy

AI founder and performance pioneer reengineering success by aligning women’s physiology with leadership and innovation.

Jorli Peña

Leadership intuition coach blending strategy, breathwork, and inner wisdom to help organizations lead with clarity.

Carolyn Little

Transformational guide & grief doula fusing Indigenous wisdom, neuroscience, and yoga to awaken collective resilience. Co-founder of the Witnessing App.

Logan Currie

Co-Founder & COO at Careerspan. Career futurist decoding AI, skills, and narrative intelligence.

Georgia Lewis Anderson

Running our Reflections Booth, Georgia is an AI content strategist and former BBC broadcaster who has designed iconic AI personalities like Microsoft’s Cortana and Google Assistant, blending technology, storytelling, and culture.

Tessel van Schaaik

Tufts undergrad, aspiring Cellular Biologist and AI-Powered Women youth leader shaping intergenerational dialogue and amplifying teen voices on AI, identity, and the digital future.

Lisa Pierpont

Emmy award winning journalist turned storyteller and media professional, known for her work highlighting culture, lifestyle, and human-interest narratives.

Natalia Rosenbaum

Join therapist, sound healer & author Natalia Rosenbaum for a transformative gong sound healing bath, where waves of vibration melt stress, calm the nervous system, and open space for deep restoration and renewal.

Kyle Browne

Join sculptor artist Kyle Browne in an interactive divine feminine art experience, where her work explores the sacred intersections of nature, spirit, and women’s empowerment, inviting reflection on wonder, consumption, and the balance of feminine and masculine energies.

Siri Swahari

Vice President at CGI, where she drives AI operations with a focus on operational excellence, inclusive leadership, and enterprise transformation at scale.

Female Founders from Our AI Lab

Meet the women of our AI Lab—visionary builders leveraging AI not just to innovate, but to solve real human problems with compassion, creativity, and a commitment to empowering women across industries and communities.

Confidante

Co-Founders Tara Ryan Ariel Galipeau built an empathetic AI to support moms

Tough Day

Founder Katherine "KVJ" von Jan built AI to help workers navigate workplace challenges and thrive.

Geminai

Joanne Stanway and Jaye Younkin—visionary mother-daughter founders—are using holographic technology to transform how we connect, communicate, and lead.

MeBeBot

Founders Mindy Honcoop & Beth White developed an Al solution using Agentic Al Agents and Chatbots to power compliant employee support, communications, and people insights.

Prioriwise

Co-Founder Urvashi Batra is helping small businesses align and prioritize outcomes to daily activities using AI

AgendaHero

Founder Caren Cioffi built an AI companion that makes all your calendars magically simple and seamlessly connected.

Founder Way

Founder Kiran Panjwani built an AI tool to help founders build faster and smarter.

My Careerpan

Founder Logan Currie is building AI that turns your experience into your Career IP

Coral

Co-Founder & Harvard lemann fellow Beatriz Zanforlin is designing Al to Improve Human Relationships, Not Just Metrics

Phish Guard

Founder Bertha Asare helps small businesses leverage AI to stay safe & secure

Witnessing App

Founder Carolyn Little is building an AI app to help process grief

Jaimee

Data scientist Sreyna Rath and co-founder Camilla Cooke built the Techstars-backed Jaimee, the first AI companion for women

Dyspute

founded by Renee Jackson — An AI-led dispute-resolution platform delivering faster, fairer legal outcomes

Neurodiversity Media Network

founded by Briar Harvey — A collaborative media platform amplifying neurodiverse voices through inclusive storytelling and accessible content.

Phicil-itate Change

founded by Sheila Phicil — A social-change futurist and health equity expert leveraging AI to drive patient-centered innovation in healthcare.

AIkreate

co-founded by Mireia Torello, PhD (CEO) and Marc Oliveras — An EdTech venture equipping teens (and educators) with interactive tools to master AI literacy.

Lyv Health

founded by Andrea Corleto — A women’s health platform delivering personalized, AI-driven wellness, diagnostics, and coaching.

Prickly Pear Health

Founded by Imen Maaroufi Clark, Prickly Pear Health is redefining how women thrive—during and beyond their reproductive years. The company’s voice-first, AI-powered technology uses human-centered AI, voice analysis, and wearable data to deliver personalized, science-backed insights that strengthen emotional well-being, mental clarity, and cognitive resilience.

My Flow State

founded by Isabella Langan, MyFlowState uses AI to turn your voice check-ins into personalized meditations, breathwork, and sound healing. Built with real wellness practitioners so you can reset fast—or go deeper when you're ready.

Past Collaborators

Chief

Chief is a leading professional network for women executives, giving members access to leadership insights & tools that influence today's business environment.

MIT Museum, AI: Mind the Gap Exhibit

As a gift to our community, MIT Museum is offering all attendees free admission to their exhibition AI: Mind the Gap—an interactive journey that demystifies AI’s inner workings and explores its promises, risks, and cultural impact. Simply show your conference admission or badge anytime Friday–Monday, 10am–5pm.

Down Under Yoga

Join restorative yoga sessions with deep, slow poses designed to help you embody and integrate the weekend’s wisdom, followed by an optional quiet journaling space

Holistic Health Hive

Join Julie Casey-Fortier and Tuesday Orluk to experience the power of healing frequencies of a vibroacoustic table combined with aromatherapy and Reiki energy healing

Women's Wisdom Lounge: Featured Authors

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