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Women Rewriting the Infrastructure of AI AI is being built while global systems—political, financial, and technological—are breaking down. In this keynote, Sundee Williams shows how women are not just participating in AI but rewriting its foundations. She explores why women cannot wait for inclusion and must design parallel systems that secure survival, sovereignty, and visibility. Through real examples of data layers, discovery tools, and one-person business frameworks, attendees will see how women are building durable contributions inside the next era. Expect reflection, dialogue, and a unifying action to carry forward. Don’t miss this urgent and visionary keynote. Learning Outcomes See the System Clearly – Understand how collapsing institutions shape AI adoption and why women must build parallel systems now. Name the Infrastructure We Need – Identify the AI building blocks that make women’s contributions durable and resistant to erasure. Claim Survival as Strategy – Recognize AI as a survival skill and sovereignty tool for designing women-led futures rooted in resilience. Sundee Williams Sundee Williams, founder of Zoned 8 AI Consulting, builds AI infrastructure for women-led systems at the intersection of care, code, and collective power. With two decades in tech and ops, she designs discovery layers and solo-business frameworks that prioritize sovereignty, resilience, and visibility—quietly refusing extractive tech while making women’s contributions endure.

This session explores the creative inspiration and process behind the System Override visuals — how I drew on symbolism, my fine arts roots, and AI as a creative partner to visually express the forum’s core themes of momentum, visibility, and structured change. I also share my own journey of once conforming to a male-dominated business world — overriding my creative essence to “sit at the table” — and how I am now rewriting that story, bringing my artistry, coaching, and entrepreneurial background together to amplify my authentic voice. Learning Outcomes Recognize how external systems — corporate, cultural, or societal — can override identity, and learn practices to reclaim authentic voice through creative expression. Explore how AI can act as a soulful collaborator, amplifying originality rather than flattening individuality. Discover how to merge professional background, lived experience, and personal artistry into aligned, transformational storytelling. Why Attend This isn’t just a talk about design or AI — it’s an invitation to see how creativity itself can override systems that silence identity. Through her own story of moving from conformity in a male-dominated industry to reclaiming her roots as an artist, coach, and entrepreneur, Jamie shows how visuals become more than decoration: they become catalysts for transformation. Interactive Elements Guided walkthrough of selected visuals, sharing the hidden symbolism and choices behind them. Real-world examples of how abstract ideas — like systems change or reclaiming identity — can be translated into imagery. Reflective exercise: “If you could symbolize your own voice, breaking free from systems that once defined you, what would it look like?” Attendees will gain a rare look at how deliberate creative choices — symbolism, metaphor, and AI-enhanced imagery — can carry leadership, sovereignty, and authenticity. You’ll leave not only inspired but equipped to imagine your own movement in visual form. Jamie Velasquez Jamie Velasquez is a transformational life coach, creative catalyst, and fine-arts-trained designer who blends art, symbolism, and AI to help visionary women and entrepreneurs reclaim their authentic voice. After decades of success in a male-dominated industry, she has re-written her story and brings her creative roots to the forefront. Jamie’s work shows how AI can act as a soulful collaborator, amplifying originality and transformation rather than conformity.

AI decisions are being made every day—with or without women at the table. This session is designed for women leaders, especially women of color and those from underserved communities, who want a seat and a voice in how AI is used. Drawing on lessons from enterprise AI deployment, we’ll break down what responsible, equity-first AI looks like in practice. You’ll walk away with concrete tools to question bias, influence ethical implementation, and lead with confidence in AI-driven workplaces. Learning Outcomes Identify where bias shows up in AI tools and systems. Apply practical strategies to influence ethical AI decisions at work. Build confidence to lead conversations on responsible AI in your organization. Join this session to claim your voice in the AI conversation, sharpen your leadership impact, and ensure AI works for equity—not against it. Nagawa Lule Nagawa L. is a seasoned marketing and sustainability consultant with over 14 years of experience helping startups and small businesses grow through digital strategy, brand development, and content marketing. As the founder of Azur Zenith, she blends creativity with data-driven insight to deliver measurable impact. She holds an MA in Marketing & Creativity from ESCP and is fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Tammy Capistrant Tammy Capistrant is the CEO of Capistrant Consulting and Executive Director at Synopsys, driving engineering excellence with over 20 years of leadership, including at Google. She translates Fortune 50 operational precision into scalable strategies for growth-stage businesses. Known for transforming complex challenges into streamlined systems, Tammy builds high-impact teams and leads with a sharp focus on strategy, security, and scalable tech innovation.

AI in Healthcare: What's Real, What's Hype AI is moving fast—but healthcare can’t afford to get it wrong. In this session, we’ll cut through the hype to explore where AI is actually making a difference in healthcare today—from diagnosis to operations to patient care. Whether you're in the field or just curious, come ready to learn, vote in live polls, and bring your toughest questions. Learning Outcomes By the end of this session, attendees will: Understand 3 major areas where AI is changing healthcare right now Learn how to assess new AI tools for safety, quality, and outcomes Leave with a checklist to help separate hype from real-world impact This session is ideal for anyone curious about the real-life intersection of AI and healthcare. Divya Yerraguntla Divya is a commercialization strategist and founder of AI-Enabled Health, with 25+ years in pharma and biotech. She’s led 30+ global product launches and advises C-suite leaders on go-to-market, AI integration, and M&A. She also hosts the Woman to Woman podcast, spotlighting women in leadership.

Small Team, Big Reach: Repurposing with AI You don’t need a big team to make a big impact. In this session, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to turn events, product updates, and launches into months of video and written content. We’ll talk real workflows, show real tools (like HeyGen and Descript), and help you know where to start—no fluff, just what works. Expect audience polls, practical examples, and 2–3 tool ideas you can plug into your workflow right away. This is for marketers ready to scale content with smart tools—not more stress. Come ready to rethink your whole content process. Ruth Favela Ruth Favela leads AI marketing at Tomorrow.io, where she translates product and event strategy into AI-powered content ecosystems. A frequent speaker and podcast guest, she shares practical ways to scale content, demand gen, and product marketing with small teams—using tools like GPTs, Descript, and Letterdrop to make every asset work harder.

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How to Talk to Strangers (and Like It) If the thought of networking makes you cringe, you’re not alone. This session is your guide to connecting with strangers without the weirdness. We’ll bust common myths, share easy conversation starters, and practice ways to build genuine relationships online and in person. You’ll also leave with AI prompts to help with introductions, follow-ups, and staying in touch. Come ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even like talking to strangers. Reed Jones Reed Jones is a former TV host and founder of The AI Department. As a fractional CAIO and educator, she makes AI accessible, useful and sometimes fun for business leaders. Known for her hands-on approach, Reed helps teams build confidence with AI through plain language, real tools, and relatable examples.

Presentation Information Coming Soon Femi Ola Femi Ola is the visionary Founder and CEO of Ade by Femi, blending creative design with corporate rigor. With two decades in global oil and gas, she’s a seasoned compliance strategist now expanding into AI compliance. A fourth-generation lawyer with credentials from Leicester, Cardiff, and Harvard Law, Femi leads with a rare mix of legal precision, ethical foresight, and creative innovation across fashion and governance.

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Layer Up, Don't Leap: Grow Your Role and Your Team with AI AI isn’t just for tech experts, it’s a layer that can strengthen any role. In this session, you’ll learn how to integrate AI into your team’s everyday work in ways that support clarity, confidence, and collaboration. We’ll explore real-world strategies and simple systems that make AI easier to adopt and share across roles. Whether you're leading a team or shaping your own workflow, you'll leave with practical tools to bring AI into your work without losing what makes your role valuable. Walk away with tools you can use immediately to bring AI into your role with confidence and clarity. Lauren Irving At Zinnia and Women Defining AI, Lauren Irving builds resources and learning pathways that help global teams integrate AI into everyday work. She focuses on making AI approachable for non-technical professionals and creating practical habits that support growth without adding complexity.

Presentation Information Coming Soon Ameena Ansari Ameena Ansari is a Senior Data Engineer at Walmart, driving innovation in distributed computing and secure data infrastructure. She architected WorkBoard’s analytics platform from the ground up, integrating advanced security protocols like Row-Level Security. With prior roles at Infosys and WorkBoard, and as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Ameena blends technical depth with teaching acumen. Her expertise spans Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and end-to-end data engineering.

When women begin using AI tools, new possibilities emerge. In this interactive session, you’ll meet 10 AI personas—like The Curious One and The Bridge Builder—that reflect how women explore and apply technology. You’ll see where you fit in, learn ways to lead with confidence, and walk away with a practical AI Personas Playbook. Designed for beginners and intermediates, this session includes polls and reflections to help you connect, grow, and lead. Don’t wait on the sidelines. Join us and claim your place in today’s evolving AI space. Learning Outcomes See yourself in the AI landscape – Recognize which persona fits your current approach and discover new possibilities for growth. Step forward as a leader – Learn practical ways to grow your visibility, influence, and impact using AI. Use the Playbook – Apply the 10 personas in your work, life, and leadership with a ready-to-go guide. Kris Huson Kris helps global communicators and women entrepreneurs adopt AI with clarity and confidence. With a background in corporate strategy and a heart for children’s health causes, she brings innovation into real-world impact. Maren Finzer AI strategist and mission-driven fundraiser, Maren is passionate about what’s possible when women use emerging technology. She guides women to claim leadership in today’s evolving AI environment.

AI Governance Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn what “governance” actually means and how to set up simple guardrails that speed up projects, reduce mistakes, and build trust. We'll demystify frameworks like the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and the EU AI Act, translating them into plain, practical steps. No tech background needed! Expect real-world examples, easy checklists, and candid insights into common pitfalls. Nicole Jackson Nicole Jackson is a leading AI governance expert and Sr. Consultant in the insurance sector, specializing in risk management and regulatory alignment. As an IEEE CertifAIEd™ Assessor and NIST AI RMF architect, she bridges technical rigor with ethical oversight. Formerly a CTO, Nicole drives responsible AI adoption and contributes to global policy, including the EU AI Act. Her thought leadership spans innovation, compliance, and public engagement in emerging tech.

Beyond "AI Champions": Building Shared Leadership for AI Adoption AI adoption doesn’t belong in a single department—it touches every part of your organization. That’s why your AI Council matters. In this session, we’ll walk through She Leads AI’s framework for building and leading a cross-disciplinary AI Council—a group that reflects your organization’s people, process, and culture, not just AI for the sake of AI. You’ll learn how to: Identify the right mix of voices and roles to include Structure the Council for clarity, influence, and sustainability Use the Council to guide responsible AI adoption across functions Facilitate productive conversations between legal, HR, marketing, ops, and beyond Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to make an existing effort more effective, this session will give you a clear path forward—and real examples to follow. Anne Murphy Anne, founder of She Leads AI and Empowered Fundraiser Consulting, merges AI with philanthropy. She’s trained thousands in responsible AI use and fosters inclusive communities, redefining how technology drives social impact.

Rewriting the Picture: Using AI Art Without Bias AI tools are changing how we see people—and it’s not always fair. In this beginner-friendly session, non-technical women will learn how to use image generators like DALL·E and MidJourney while challenging stereotypes and fixing biased results. You’ll practice writing prompts that produce more accurate visuals and gain practical tools to support fairer image outcomes in your work. No tech background needed. Bring your curiosity—leave with real tools. Learning Outcomes After attending, participants will: Recognize Bias – Spot how stereotypes show up in AI-generated images Apply Inclusive Prompts – Write bias-aware prompts for more accurate representation Advocate for Change – Push for fair and accurate AI results in your organization You'll walk away with new confidence, practical tools, and a clearer voice in changing how AI sees the world—no coding needed. Jess Whorton Jess Whorton is the founder of Artisan HR, combining people-first HR with responsible AI. A 13-year breast cancer survivor, she helps nontechnical professionals—especially women—become confident tech creators. Jess champions inclusive, ethical AI that reflects real people and lived experiences.

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