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AI for Women Conference

It happened. Now what? The AI for Women Conference is complete. 100 women. One unforgettable day. The learning continues with the Applied AI Certification Cohort — starting July 13.

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Day 1 · Open seating
Tue, June 2, 2026 · Full-day conference · American Underground, Durham NC
Applied AI Certification Cohort · 40 seats
Starts Mon, Jul 13, 2026 · 6-week virtual cohort · Taught by Kenyetta Hall
Women collaborating with technology
One powerful day. By women, for women.
Durham, NC • June 2, 2026
200+ professionals certified since 2023 Session videos arriving over the coming months Applied AI Certification Cohort — starts July 13 Hands-on, practical AI for business leaders June 2, 2026 · American Underground, Durham NC 6-week virtual cohort · 40 seats · $997 200+ professionals certified since 2023 Session videos arriving over the coming months Applied AI Certification Cohort — starts July 13 Hands-on, practical AI for business leaders June 2, 2026 · American Underground, Durham NC 6-week virtual cohort · 40 seats · $997
Conference Complete

100 women. One unforgettable day.

The AI for Women Conference sold out, showed up, and delivered. We are grateful to every attendee, speaker, sponsor, and partner who made June 2, 2026 possible.

Session videos will be posted here over the coming months. Bookmark this page or subscribe for updates so you don't miss them.

100
Attendees
15+
Expert Speakers
8
Sponsors & Partners

A heartfelt thank you to our co-organizers

The Katalyst HQ · GrowthUP Partners

Our sponsors

ByCrochet Media Lab · The Human Centric Leader · Carolina Women+ in Tech · American Underground · Kathleen Lucey Photography

Community partners

LiLa · NPower NC · Startup Women NC

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Co-Organizers
The Katalyst HQ GrowthUP Partners
Sponsors
ByCrochet Media Lab The Human Centric Leader Carolina Women+ in Tech American Underground Kathleen Lucey Photography Datavid
Community Partners
LiLa - Ladies Investing Local Angels NPower Startup Women NC
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of AI professionals globally are women. The talent pool exists. The access doesn't.
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of entry-level women are encouraged by managers to use AI tools. For men, it's 33%.
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of STEM graduates who are women make it to the C-suite. A third graduate. A tenth lead.
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Why This Conference

Built for how women actually learn and lead in the age of AI.

Every other AI event was built for someone else. This one is yours.

You know AI matters. You're not behind. You just haven't found the right room yet.

  • ✓ Practitioners, not theorists. Every speaker has implemented AI in her own business.
  • ✓ Monday-morning takeaways. Every session ends with something you can apply immediately.
  • ✓ No jargon, no judgment. Ask the "basic" questions. Move at the speed of understanding.
  • ✓ Dialogue, not lecture. Collaborative learning alongside women figuring it out too.
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Real practitioners. Real stories.
Women learning together
You Belong Here

Done waiting. Ready to move.

You don't need to write code. You need to run a business, lead a team, or be building something that matters.

  • ➤ You know AI matters but haven't found the right way in
  • ➤ You've been to tech events that weren't built for you
  • ➤ You want to learn from women who've done this, not people selling AI
  • ➤ You lead collaborative, thoughtful, and people-first

Speakers are diverse in ethnicity, business type, age, and title. They reflect the room we want to build.

Open to women, non-binary individuals, and allies. All are welcome.

June 2, 2026 · American Underground, Durham NC

The Agenda

A full day designed to validate, connect, and activate. Morning sessions reframe the conversation. Afternoon sessions put it into practice. You leave with a plan.

Morning · Reframing

8:00 AM

Registration + Coffee

8:00–8:30 AM · Open networking with conversation-prompt name tags. Your icebreaker is built in.

Networking
8:30 AM

Setting the Stage: Welcoming Remarks

8:30–9:00 AM · A co-led opening that sets the tone for the day — why women belong at the center of the AI conversation, what makes this gathering different, and how to get the most out of your time here. Speakers: Kenyetta Hall (The Katalyst HQ) and Abigail Merrill (GrowthUP Partners).

9:00 AM

Panel: The State of AI for Women

9:00–10:00 AM · A moderated panel of women working in and around AI breaks down the current state of women in AI by the numbers — from adoption stats to workforce gaps. You'll leave with a clear view of where the opportunities are and the transferable skills women already bring to AI work. Moderator: Erica Anderson Rooney (HER Collective). Panelists: Dr. Sarah Egan Warren (NC State University, Institute for Advanced Analytics), Sunita McCoy (Yum! Brands), and Crystal Pitts (North Carolina Department of Commerce).

Panel
10:00 AM

Networking Break

10:00–10:30 AM · Recharge, connect, and continue the conversations that started over coffee.

10:30 AM

Show & Share Session 1

10:30–11:30 AM
• Jessica Veronica Couch (Luxor & Finch): AI and Changing Consumer Behaviors — The Importance of Qualitative Data
• Katie-Gray Jackson (Lenovo): How to Be the Conductor of Your Team's AI Journey
• Vishwani Dua (Bloom AI Consulting): Building an Agent with Microsoft Copilot
• Una Stevenson (PINNO Marketing): AI Integration in Ops and Business

Show & Share
11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Intentional networking facilitated by Rachel Anderson (The Human Centric Leader)

Networking

Afternoon · Activating

12:30 PM

Solo Presentation: The Future of Work in the AI Era

12:30–1:00 PM · Why Women Are Uniquely Positioned to Succeed. Speaker: Victoria Vojnovich (HCLTech).

Solo Presentation
1:00 PM

Solo Presentation: Leadership, Governance, and AI

1:00–1:30 PM · Questions Leaders Should Ask. Speaker: Dr. Saundra Williams (WMS Leadership Solutions).

Solo Presentation
1:30 PM

Transition Break

1:30–1:45 PM · Quick reset before the afternoon's practitioner sessions.

1:45 PM

Show & Share Session 2

1:45–2:45 PM
• Catie King (Stradia Partners): AI Automation from a Startup
• Jen McFarland (Marit Digital): Sustainable AI Solutions
• Angel Ceballos (SeraphicGuardian): Before AI Learns Bias — How Historical Inequity Shows Up in Data
• Center for Practical AI: The AI Proficiency Certification

Show & Share
2:45 PM

Transition Break

2:45–3:00 PM · Quick reset before the closing session.

3:00 PM

Solo Presentation: Future Proofing Your Career

3:00–3:30 PM · Speaker: Kimberley Basnight (Extreme Networks).

Solo Presentation
3:30 PM

Ask Me Anything

3:30–4:00 PM · Speakers: Kenyetta Hall (The Katalyst HQ) and Abigail Merrill (GrowthUP Partners).

Q&A
4:00 PM

Continued Networking

4:00–5:00 PM · The formal program wraps, but the connections keep going. Stay as long as you'd like.

Networking
Conference attendee
"The speakers gave clear, actionable insights I could apply immediately. I walked away with concrete ideas, not just inspiration."
Attendee, CPAI AI for Women Panel, December 2025
The Certification

The Applied AI Certification Cohort is now open for enrollment.

CPAI's AI Proficiency Certification has trained 200+ professionals since 2023. The Applied AI Certification Cohort brings that same curriculum into a 6-week virtual format — live sessions, weekly office hours, peer learning, and a real-world capstone. Taught by Kenyetta Hall. Limited to 40 seats.

Applied AI Cohort (July 13) → See the Full Timeline →
200+
Professionals trained
Since 2023
Proven certification
6 weeks
Virtual, sessions recorded
40 seats
Limited enrollment
Women working together on laptop
200+ professionals already certified
Women-only cohort

What you'll cover in the Applied AI Certification

6 weeks of live virtual instruction, weekly office hours, and a real-world capstone. Sessions are recorded. Starts July 13 — limited to 40 seats.

Week 1
AI Foundations
Week 2
Applied Basics
Week 3
When, Where & Whether
Week 4
Reimagined Workflows
Week 5
Applications of Co-Intelligence
Week 6
Capstone Presentation
What You Gain
Six-domain AI proficiency, a capstone scoped to your real work, and a credential on your LinkedIn.
What Your Team Gains
A trained internal voice driving real AI adoption across your org, not just experimentation.
How to Pitch Your Boss
6 weeks, fully virtual. Weekly office hours. A real capstone deliverable you can use.

Reserve Your Seat

Limited to 40 seats. Cohort kicks off July 13, 2026 — fully virtual.

Join the July Cohort →
Enrollment Open

The conference is complete. The cohort is next.

The AI for Women Conference wrapped June 2, 2026 with 100 attendees. Now the Applied AI Certification Cohort is open — the same curriculum, built for working professionals, starting July 13.

Completed

AI for Women Conference

$75
June 2, 2026 · Sold Out
  • ✓ All expert panel discussions and presentations
  • ✓ Lunch + facilitated networking
  • ✓ Light refreshments and coffee all day
Conference Complete
Enrolling Now

Applied AI Certification Cohort

$997
6 weeks virtual · Starts July 13, 2026
  • ✓ 6-week virtual cohort — sessions recorded
  • ✓ Weekly office hours with Kenyetta Hall
  • ✓ Real-world capstone project
  • ✓ CPAI Applied AI Certification credential
  • ✓ Limited to 40 seats
Reserve Your Seat →
Attended the conference? This is your next step. Same curriculum — now virtual, weekly, and open to you.

Fully Virtual

All sessions are online and recorded. Join from anywhere, on any device.

Office Hours

Weekly office hours with your instructor. Bring questions, get answers, stay on track.

Capstone Project

You leave with a real deliverable — an AI use case scoped to your own work.

CPAI Credential

Earn the Applied AI Certification upon completing all coursework and your capstone.

Ready to keep going?

The Applied AI Certification Cohort starts July 13, 2026 — 6 weeks virtual, 40 seats, taught by Kenyetta Hall.

Reserve Your Seat →
Limited to 40 seats · Starts July 13, 2026