A Transformational AI Conference for Women Leaders
AI is transforming everything—our work, our lives, our world. The question is: How will we, as women, shape it?
Welcome to a transformational weekend at MIT where artificial intelligence meets ancestral intelligence, and AI mastery meets embodied, human-centered leadership. Designed by women, for women, this two-day immersive summit gathers world-renowned women leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and change makers united by a shared mission: to lead with emotional intelligence, courage, and responsibility in the age of AI.
This isn’t a passive conference of talking heads. It’s a high-impact, hands-on experience where you’ll gain practical AI skills, earn your Human-Centered AI Leadership Certification, and experiment with cutting-edge tools in guided labs and workshops. You’ll leave up-skilled, expanded, and equipped to apply what you’ve learned with confidence and purpose in your work. And a new awareness that yesterday's soft skills are tomorrow's hard skills.
Rooted in women’s ancient wisdom and lived experience, this summit explores the urgent intersection of emerging technology, regenerative leadership, well-being, and the human spirit. Prepare for an experience that unlocks, awakens, challenges, and propels you forward—economically, mentally, and spiritually—arming you with tangible AI skills, a powerful sisterhood, and a deeper connection to your most embodied, visionary self.
Every Ticket Includes a Certification in Human-Centered AI Leadership
All attendees have the opportunity to earn an AI-Powered Women Certification in Human-Centered AI Leadership—a powerful credential to showcase your new skills. You'll receive a printable certificate, shareable LinkedIn badge, and ongoing access to our online AI learning portal upon successful completion of the following:
- -> Pre-Event Prep: 2 hour online primer on foundational AI, ethics, and tools.
- -> Live Conference at MIT: 15 hours of hands-on learning in applied AI, ethical innovation, and leadership empowerment.
- -> Post-Event Test + Reflection: an online assessment to validate your knowledge, reinforce key takeaways, and ensure real-world application.
More than a conference. This is a movement.
Our January summit was described by attendees as “one of the most impactful conferences” they’ve ever attended. But this September, we’re taking it to a whole other level. Part strategic AI upskilling, part women’s leadership accelerator, part immersive wellness retreat—this transformational experience prepares women to lead with both the technical fluency and human depth the era of AI requires. At the intersection of technology, humanity, and purpose, we blend hands-on AI training and real-world labs with storytelling, emotional intelligence, ancient women’s wisdom, breathwork, movement, drumming, and art.
This isn’t just a conference. It’s a leadership experience that develops both the hard and soft skills today’s rapidly changing world demands—equipping leaders to drive innovation, lead with empathy, and stay grounded in a time of accelerating change. Expect to leave not just more capable, but more connected, more alive, and more prepared to lead what’s next.
Our Venue Location at MIT
MIT: Where the future of AI is built.
MIT is the world's top institution for innovation, AI breakthroughs, and tech-driven transformation. The AI-Powered Women Conference this September 6-7 takes place at MIT's Kresge Auditorium, a 1,200 person venue that has hosted the world’s greatest thinkers, where vision meets execution, and technology meets humanity. Here, AI isn’t just discussed—it’s built, tested, and launched into the future.
Meet our Women Speakers & AI Changemakers
Each speaker was carefully selected for her ability to bridge worlds—across disciplines, identities, and industries. These are not just changemakers, but conscious, reflected leaders bravely blending head and heart to shape an entirely new paradigm for 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.
Jenn Louie
United Nations AI Trust & Safety advisor, former Facebook & Google executive, and Harvard Divinity–trained tech ethicist advancing moral innovation in AI.
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.
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.
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, fellow of Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, and AWS executive 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 Harvard Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Leveraging AI to amplify patient voices and advance equity.
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.
Dr. Linda 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.
Ashley Gross
Top-rated AI educator and Prompt Community founder helping leaders drive real growth with ethical AI.
Merry Frayne
Product Manager at Boston Dynamics, showcasing robots Spot & Atlas
Rizel Scarlett
Tech Lead at Block, Rizel Scarlett champions equity in AI and open source through empathy, education, and emerging tech.
Deborah Singer
CMO, Mom's First, former Google exec & Girls Who Code exec driving cultural change at the intersection of motherhood, tech, and equity.
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
Global healer and trauma-informed grief guide fusing Indigenous wisdom, neuroscience, and yoga to awaken collective resilience.
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.
Women Founders Exhibiting in Our AI Lab
Meet the women of our AI Lab—visionary builders using 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 von Jan built an AI-powered resilience coach for employees
Geminai Tech
Mother-daughter duo, Joanne Stanway & Jaye Younkin are creating immersive holographic experiences
MeBeBot
Founder Beth White built an AI-powered HR assistant to streamline operations
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 Career Span
Founder Logan Currie built an AI career coach that turns experience into stories that land jobs
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
Women Applying AI
Co-Founders Pam Boris & Luda Kopeikina are supporting Boston women in AI with education and community
What You'll Learn & Experience: Our Three Pillars
From Tools to Mastery: AI Upskilling for Women Leaders
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Prompt Mastery
Master powerful prompting techniques to boost clarity, strategy, and communication—complete with ready-to-use templates. -
Custom AI Tools
Build CustomGPTs and no-code tools tailored to your team’s workflow and voice. -
Your AI Tech Stack
Discover top tools across business functions and walk away with a curated, context-specific shortlist. -
Workflow Automation
Design ethical, efficient workflows using Zapier, Make.com, and LLMs—without overwhelming your team. -
Build an AI Agent
Create your first no-code agent for real use cases like onboarding, reporting, or customer support. -
Ethical AI Leadership
Learn data safety, compliance, and governance strategies to lead AI adoption with clarity and care.
Evolving Leadership: Women Shaping a Human-Centered Future
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Emotional Resilience & Ethics
Navigate disruption with grounding tools, ethical clarity, and leadership practices rooted in integrity. -
Regenerative Leadership
Lead with empathy and emotional intelligence to build trust, safety, and human-first AI adoption. -
Voice & Presence
Own your story and strengthen your leadership voice through breath, embodiment, and reflection. -
Human-Centered Strategy
Design inclusive systems and align AI use with values, dignity, and cross-functional collaboration. -
Embodiment & Healing
Reconnect through yoga, music, art, and release practices that restore balance in a tech-driven world. -
Living the Work
Anchor what you've learned with practical tools to lead human-centered change long after the summit ends.
Embodied Awakening: Remembering What Makes Us Human
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AI Lab
Explore cutting-edge innovations from women-led startups—where conscious innovation meets real-world impact. -
Daily Mindfulness & Movement
Begin each day grounded with embodied practices like breathwork, sound healing and drumming to cultivate clarity, presence, and emotional resilience. -
Outdoor Women’s Village
Gather on the front lawn during our midday programming in a vibrant ecosystem of thematic yurts, intimate workshops, sacred circles and women-founded businesses. Connect, restore, and reimagine—together. -
Collective Art Installations
Add your voice to a living tapestry of transformation—woven from the personal and universal stories shaping this moment. -
Smash Room
Release what the world has asked you to hold. This powerful space channels collective rage into clarity, agency, and strength.
Two Day Conference Agenda:
Our full agenda below can be downloaded, and includes a credentialed leadership experience rooted in transformation. Every session is carefully curated to contribute to your Human-Centered AI Leadership Certification, designed to equip women with the AI fluency, emotional intelligence, and strategic vision needed to lead in a rapidly evolving world.
Our two tracks reflect the dual imperative of this moment:
1. Applied AI for Empowerment
Hands-on, no-jargon AI skills for real-world business use—designed for decision-makers ready to integrate intelligent tools into their work.
2. Human-Centered Leadership
Future-ready leadership development grounded in emotional intelligence, ethics, intuition, and resilience—what AI can’t replace.
Together, these tracks offer not just upskilling, but a paradigm shift. For organizations seeking to future-proof their leaders, this summit is both a tactical and transformational investment.
Registration Now Open
Discount Ticket
$450
Exclusively for Students, Seniors & Business Owners under $150k in sales.
REGISTER NOWEarly Bird
$699
Until June 7th, then pricing goes up to $899. Email us about group rates to bring your team.
REGISTER NOWQuestions? Email: [email protected]
Application-based Complimentary Pass
We are committed to making this conference accessible to as many women as possible. For those in financial need, we offer a limited number of complimentary passes through an application process. If you’d like to apply, please do so here. Final decisions will be made in the month leading up to the event. You can also email us about volunteer roles that may be open in exchange for a ticket.
ApplyWho Should Attend the AI-Powered Woman Conference
Designed for non-technical professionals looking for practical, no-code AI tools to stay ahead. Sessions focus on use-case-driven strategies from AI builders and users actively in the trenches who will teach you how to make AI accessible and actionable for business and everyday productivity. You should attend if you are:
- A Corporate Leader looking for practical use cases to stay ahead in an AI-driven workplace, improve decision-making, and leverage AI for productivity and strategy.
- A Small Business Owner (or Consultant, Coach, or Service Provider) eager to integrate AI into your offerings to free up time, automate, scale and create new revenue streams.
- A Startup Founder exploring AI-powered business models and new opportunities for automation, growth and collaborations.
- A Mid-Career Professional or Career Changer wanting to reskill, upskill, connect with hiring managers and stay competitive in a rapidly shifting job market.
Become a part of the AI- Powered Women Summit
Join us at AI Powered Women, a transformative summit at MIT, where we’re bringing together leaders, innovators, and change-makers shaping the future of AI and women’s leadership.
- Apply to showcase your product in our AI-Lab by clicking here! This is an interactive space featuring cutting-edge AI solutions from women-led companies. Exhibitors receive free admission. Space is limited, applications due by May 31st and chosen in June.
- Sponsors & Exhibitors: Email us for our sponsorship packet and exhibitor details. Align your brand with a movement redefining the AI industry and women’s leadership.
- Apply to be a Speakers by clicking here We’re curating a dynamic lineup of speakers across AI, business, leadership, ethics, and innovation. If you have expertise to share, apply to take the stage.
- Volunteers: Be part of making this experience happen! Email us if you're interested in supporting logistics and on-site event management in exchange for free admission.