Women in AI (WAI) is a global network of female experts and professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence working towards gender-inclusive AI that benefits a global society.
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Our mission is to close the gender gap in the field by educating the next generation of female leaders in AI and to increase female representation and participation in AI.​
Committed to supporting and celebrating excellence to women in AI, the Wai Summit and Awards 2025 will be prestigious in their recognition and vital in building the credibility and exposure for women in AI in North America across Canada, USA & Mexico.
First edition of WAI Awards North America (Wai Awards NA) was organized virtually in May 2022. Witnessing the tremendous impact it had created, the second edition was organized in-person in Toronto, in partnership with the Big Data and AI Conference in October 2023. Since its inception, 158 recognitions have been announced through our Wai Awards North America.
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In 2025, it is going to be BIGGER and BETTER, with a full-day Summit and Awards celebrations.
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Applications for the Women in AI Awards 2025 is currently open.
Nominate yourself or nominate someone you know! Let us celebrate you!
Nominations extended until January 31
Meet our Past Honorary Chairs
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Nominations extended until January 31
Women in AI Summit
A spectacular and well-curated summit will be held on June, 2025 bringing together innovators, researchers, leaders, influencers and policy-makers across US, Canada and Mexico. This event will focus on fostering learning, collaboration, and meaningful networking to celebrate and elevate women's contributions to AI.
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Invitees will include trailblazing women leaders and influencers from industry, academia, and government, alongside prominent AI thought leaders, enthusiasts, venture capitalists, and startups driving AI innovation.
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Through a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions, the summit aims to spark meaningful dialogue, showcase groundbreaking projects, and inspire the next generation to excel in AI. It will serve as a platform to address challenges, share strategies, and create opportunities for a more inclusive and equitable AI landscape.
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Women in AI Awards
The prestigious Women in AI Awards will take place along with the Women in AI Summit in June 2025, honoring exceptional women who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence across the US, Canada, and Mexico. This celebration will spotlight groundbreaking achievements, inspire future leaders, and recognize the critical contributions of women in advancing AI innovation.
Each of the 12 awards have judging criteria based on innovation, research, leadership, inspiring potential, global impact, and the ability for the AI solution to do good for the community and citizens.
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The panel of curated judges are fully independent subject matter experts who will ensure an accurate, fair and transparent process.
Who can Apply?
The Wai Awards 2025 will honour the top North American female innovators, researchers and leaders in AI: the pioneers who are taking the road less travelled; the women who are paving the way for others to reach even further and for those who dare to dream even bigger.
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Are you a female innovator in the AI field and based in Canada, the US or Mexico? We are looking for inspiring women who are working, leading, creating or demonstrating innovation in AI.
Would you like to support Wai Summit and Awards NA 2025?
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Demonstrate your commitment to supporting women as essential stakeholders in the development of emerging technologies, from data scientists to business leaders.
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Support global and international programs around gender balance.
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Facilitate a deeper conversation and common language between entrepreneurs, academia, industry and government.
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​Engage and network with +500 industry, government and academic leaders and influencers, investors, founders, AI thought leaders, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.
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​Open the door to collaborating on critical and innovative AI solutions and ideas to solve major issues and challenges.
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Enhance credibility and visibility in your area of AI.
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Cultivate existing relationships and develop new partnerships and collaborations.
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Leverage brand visibility via unique branding options globally and locally
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