Women in AI North America Announces Sun Life as Premium Sponsor for Upcoming 2025 Women in AI Awards North America

Collaboration empowers women in artificial intelligence (AI), celebrates innovation and fosters inclusive leadership in AI.

TORONTO, CANADA – Women in AI is proud to announce Sun Life as a premium sponsor of the 2025 Women in AI Awards North America, a premier event recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women and allies driving innovation and leadership in AI across Canada, the United States and Mexico.

The Women in AI Awards North America, now in its third year, will honor 170 outstanding women and allies at the Women in AI Summit & Awards, taking place in Toronto on June 6, 2025. The event highlights the extraordinary talent and impact of women in AI, with over 250 nominations received across 12 diverse award categories this year. Finalists and winners represent a broad spectrum of roles in AI, from industry and academia to startups and public sector innovation.

This year, Women in AI North America is adding a spectacular Summit in advance of the awards ceremony, featuring a day of learning, connecting and celebrating. Participants of the Summit will share ideas about the future of AI and hear insights from a field of experts including senior leaders from Sun Life.

"Sun Life is proud to sponsor the 2025 Women in AI North America Awards, helping to foster the growing community of women working in technology and with artificial intelligence across North America,” said Monique Allen, SVP and CIO for Canadian Technology and Enterprise Architecture at Sun Life. "As a company deeply committed to innovation, diverse voices and perspectives are critical in shaping the future of AI. This event not only celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in the field, but also inspires the next generation of leaders in technology." 

Frincy Clement, Head of North America, Women in AI, shares "We are thrilled to welcome Sun Life as our Premium Sponsor for the Women in AI Awards North America 2025, an amazing partner and collaborator. Their commitment to innovation and empowering women in tech aligns deeply with our mission. As we celebrate excellence and leadership in AI across Canada, the US, and Mexico, Sun Life’s support amplifies the impact of this growing movement. We’re especially excited to feature their experts at our Day Summit, bringing their voice into conversations that are shaping the future of AI. This partnership is not just a sponsorship, it’s a shared vision for a more equitable and inspiring AI ecosystem."

About Women in AI

Women in AI (WAI) is a global network of female experts and professionals in artificial intelligence, working towards inclusive AI that benefits society worldwide. With over 16,000 members across 150+ countries, WAI is a recognized platform for empowering women and advancing diversity in AI.

For more information about the Women in AI Awards North America and to register for the event, visit North America | Women in AI (WAI).

Know the steering committee of WAI Awards North America 2025

- Alessandra Sala [Women in AI - Global President]

- Frincy Clement [Women in AI - Head of North America]

- Susanna Raj [Women in AI - USA Ambassador]

Contact waiawardsna@womeninai.co for media inquiries.