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Women in AI at the AI for Good Summit 2026: Championing Inclusivity and Leadership

For the second consecutive year, Women in AI (WAI) is proud to announce its presence at the prestigious AI for Good Global Summit. As a global community dedicated to shaping inclusive artificial intelligence, our return to this premier UN platform underscores a steady, unwavering commitment: ensuring that the guardrails and regulatory frameworks of tomorrow's tech are built by diverse voices today.


WOMEN IN AI Featured Sessions & Speakers


  • When: 10 July at 10:00 AM CEST

  • Speakers: Alessandra Sala (WAI President) & Hala Hibri (WAI Switzerland Ambassador)

  • About: Technical standards dictate the global rules for AI. Building on her panel appearance at last year's summit, Alessandra returns to the stage with Hala and global policymakers. They will discuss how inclusive leadership drives technical innovation and how to support women throughout the AI pipeline.


  • Speaker: Alessandra Sala (WAI President)

  • About: Beyond the standards panel, Alessandra will be a prominent voice throughout the summit week, participating in multiple tracks focused on global AI governance, research, and policy. Follow her speaker profile to catch her full agenda on the floor.


  • When: 9 July at 2:00 PM CEST

  • Speaker: Lisa Russell (WAI Kenya Ambassador)

  • About: This interactive workshop moves past the theory of AI to look at the actual infrastructure, data gaps, and representation challenges facing developing nations.


  • When: 9 July from 9 AM - 5 PM CEST

  • Speaker: Hala Hibri (WAI Switzerland Ambassador)

  • About: A practical session focused on mentoring and encouraging young women to enter STEM and AI fields.


Connect With US

Our team is in Geneva to collaborate, build partnerships, and expand our network. If you are attending the AI for Good Summit, we want to meet you! Here are some of the Women in AI representatives you can meet at the AI for Good Summit 2026:

  • Alessandra Sala & Hala Hibri: Connect with them right after the panel to dive deeper into the future of AI governance and standards.

  • Katherine Bustos Rodas (WAI Europe Lead), Auxane Boch (WAI Germany Ambassador), Monishaa Mirchandani (WAI Benelux), Taime Sylverster (WAI Namibia) are attending the summit all week. They are looking to network with regional innovators, allies, and potential partners.llaboration and scaling our impact across the continent.

Drop us a message or find us on the floor, let’s collaborate!

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