Let's Shape the Future of AI

As AI reshapes the tech industry, how do we ensure women have the opportunity to lead, build, and benefit from what's next? Join WOMEN x AI on November 12 for an evening of connection, conversation, and collective action. We're bringing together women working across AI and technology, founders, executives, community leaders, and allies to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. How do we create more pathways for women to lead in AI? What opportunities are emerging as the industry evolves? And how can our communities work together to open more doors?

Keynote: Telle Whitney, Cofounder of the Grace Hopper Celebration Panelists Nidhi Vyas, Google DeepMind Tatyana Mamut, Cofounder & CEO, Wayfound; Sauce Labs board member Telle Whitney, Cofounder of the Grace Hopper Celebration Hear perspectives on building AI, leading companies, and creating more opportunities for women to shape what comes next. Small-group conversations Following the panel, join a 30-minute facilitated conversation to identify concrete actions, useful connections, and opportunities to collaborate: Visibility, Influence & Content Creation, led by Angela Elle, build visibility, share expertise, and use your platform to open doors for other women. Allyship & Collective Action, explore how we can support one another and create change together. AI Builders, connect around building AI products, tools, and systems. Founders & Funding, explore opportunities to build companies, access capital, and find resources and relationships. AI Leadership & Decision-Making, led by Marilena Stavrides, Ph.D. shape AI strategy, investment, and adoption within organizations. AI Access & Adoption, help more women build confidence and put AI to work. Groups will share brief takeaways, followed by a Women’s Ambition Project segment with Kristina McMillan and time to keep connecting.

Additional speakers and group facilitators will be announced as confirmed.

Event Details

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026 🕠 5:30–8:30 PM PT 📍 Silicon Valley AI Hub, Menlo Park, CA

Whether you're building AI products, leading organizational adoption, exploring your next career move, or creating opportunities for others, we'd love to have you in the room. Cohosted by WOMEN x AI and Women in Big Data. 🧡 Women in Big Data (WiBD) is a global nonprofit community founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2015, dedicated to advancing women's careers in data, AI, and technology. Through mentorship, professional development, educational events, and networking opportunities, WiBD helps women build skills, connect with industry leaders, and grow into leadership roles. Our Bay Area chapter brings together professionals, students, and industry partners to create meaningful opportunities for learning, collaboration, and career advancement. 💜 The WOMEN x AI community strives to empower women to lead, innovate, and help shape the future of AI. Visit us at womenxai.com

Community partners: WISP (Women in Security and Privacy) and Echoes in AI. Thank you to Snowflake and the Silicon Valley AI Hub for sponsoring this event. Parking is free and in a garage right across the street from the Silicon Valley AI Hub / Snowflake office.