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International Hybrid Conference · Amsterdam & online

Women in AI for a Sustainable World

A global gathering on women’s leadership in the development, governance and application of artificial intelligence, and how it can serve a more sustainable, equitable future.

Date4 December 2026
Time16:00–18:30 CET
WhereAmsterdam + online
EntryFree, register
About the conference

Women not as recipients of technological change, but as agents of it.

The conference brings together researchers, technology founders, policymakers, legal experts and advocates from Europe, India and the United States for keynotes, expert dialogue and international exchange.

Together we look at trustworthy and responsible AI, algorithmic bias, fundamental rights, inclusive innovation, and women’s representation in AI research, entrepreneurship and decision-making.

The aim is practical: to move past general conversation and examine how women can meaningfully design, test, govern and commercialise the AI systems now shaping healthcare, energy, agriculture, education, finance and everyday life.

2026 focus

Sustainability, led by women in AI

This year’s edition puts women’s AI leadership to work on sustainability: from water security and climate resilience to inclusive, responsible innovation.

It is grounded in the UN Charter, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the commitment to leave no one behind.

“The legitimacy of intelligent systems will depend on whose knowledge informs them, whose interests they advance, and whose voices govern them.”

Join the community

Three ways in, whoever you are

Before the conference, we run open online sessions for women wherever they are with AI. Pick the one that fits you. Each is the first of many, and the community keeps meeting and growing.

If you’re curious

No computer science degree required. Use AI to plan a trip in minutes, help your kid with the maths they dread, or finally get a grip on your money and taxes. Stay ahead of a world that won’t slow down.

First session · Friday 19 September · onlineFor everyday, non-tech women, including those outside the workforce.

If you’re building

Real skills, real projects, and a community that shares what actually works. Level up where you are, or aim at where you’re headed.

First session · Friday 26 September · onlineFor women in tech or corporate roles who want to grow their careers with AI.

If you’re leading

You’re already building something bigger than yourself. Find the momentum, peers, and reach to go further, in a room where women leaders trade ideas that land.

First session · Friday 10 October · onlineFor decision-makers, founders, and women with influence, across any sector.
Confirmed speakers

Voices shaping AI, from three continents

Distinguished researchers, founders and policy leaders from Europe, India and the United States. Full affiliations and additional speakers to follow.

Prof. Marta Kwiatkowska
UK
Professor of Computing Systems; Fellow, Trinity College, Oxford
Keynote
Trustworthy AI: how women are shaping the future of safe and responsible intelligent systems
Prof. Natali Helberger
NL
Distinguished University Professor of Law and Digital Technology, Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam
Keynote
The European approach to AI: regulation, fundamental rights and a human-centred digital future
Prof. Payal Arora
NL
Professor and Chair in Inclusive AI Cultures, Utrecht University; Founder, Inclusive AI Lab; Co-founder, FemLab
Global perspective
From the next billion to the next generation: women rewriting the global future of AI
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury
USA
Founder and CEO, Humane Intelligence; former U.S. Science Envoy for Artificial Intelligence; Affiliate, Berkman Klein Center, Harvard
Entrepreneurial keynote
When AI learns our biases: why women must test, challenge and redesign the algorithms shaping society
Dr. Newsha Ajami
USA
Senior Research Scholar, Stanford Woods Institute; Founding Director, Program on Governance for Risk, Resilience and Recovery, Stanford
Sustainability keynote
AI for water security: how women are driving intelligent, inclusive and climate-resilient water management
Dr. Lilly Christoforidou
NL
Moderator · AIforAll Global Foundation
Host & moderator
Guiding the dialogue across keynotes, expert exchange and audience questions
Programme

Three hours of keynotes and dialogue

Times shown in CET. Programme reflects the current plan and may be refined before the event.

16:00
Welcome
Navin · Prabhat, Stichting AIforAll Global (NL)
16:05
Introduction
Moderators Dr. Lilly Christoforidou (NL) and Dr. Kovitta Kalyankar (USA)
16:11
Trustworthy AI: shaping safe and responsible intelligent systems
Keynote · Prof. Marta Kwiatkowska (UK)
16:34
The European approach to AI: regulation, rights and a human-centred future
Prof. Natali Helberger (NL)
17:00
From the next billion to the next generation: the global future of AI
Prof. Payal Arora (NL)
17:24
Networking & technical break
17:36
When AI learns our biases: testing and redesigning the algorithms shaping society
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury (USA)
18:00
AI for water security: intelligent, inclusive, climate-resilient water management
Dr. Newsha Ajami (USA)
18:26
Audience questions & close
Hosted by Dr. Val, Stichting AIforAll Global (NL)

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Join in person in Amsterdam or online from anywhere in the world. Registration is free, and a place secures your spot plus the recording.

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Organisers & community partners

Convener
AIforAll Global Foundation
Netherlands-based nonprofit for inclusive AI literacy and responsible adoption.
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Community partner
Akanxa
Women’s wellness network helping its community access free AI literacy.