SRI’s Palo Alto campus
3333 Coyote Hill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Time & Date
September 26, 2024
11:30 AM PDT - 8 PM PDT
By celebrating women's achievements and promoting allyship, we aim to inspire positive changes for a more inclusive and innovative future in the Emerging Technology.
Remarkable Women in AI is a catalyst for broader diversity and inclusion in tech. In September 2024, RWIAI will host its flagship in-person event in Silicon Valley, bringing together business decision-makers, innovators, and young future leaders to foster an inclusive AI community, highlighting the importance of diversity in driving innovation and addressing AI’s ethical challenges.
The Remarkable Women in AI event features an extraordinary lineup of speakers who are global leaders in innovation and technology. Their expertise spans various industries, from academia to industry, showcasing their impactful work and significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence, driving advancements and pioneering new frontiers.
Dr. Anima Anandkumar
Bren Professor, Computing at California Institute of Technology
Jennifer Durrant
AI Operations Delivery Director at BSI
Rama Akkiraju
VP AI/ML for IT at NVIDIA / Fortune ‘A-team for AI’
Dr. Karen Myers
Lab Director, Artificial Intelligence Center, SRI International
Vanessa Parli
Director of Research and Education at Stanford HAI
Mallun Yen
Founder, CEO, and General Partner of Operator Collective
Diane Gonzalez
Vice President, Technology at Amazon
Savita Kini
Director of Product Management, Speech and Video AI at Cisco
Julie Choi
SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Cerebras Systems
Dr. Paula Goldmann
Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Salesforce
Sabrina Chueh) Elli
Chief Product Officer & Board Member, former Chief Product Officer at Pinterest
Sheila Gulati
Founder & Managing Director, Tola Capital
Dino Anderson
Chief Diversity & Impact Officer, Articulate
Shuchi Rana
Global Head of Whitespace Intelligence, ServiceNow Ventures
Amy Jo Martin
Founder & CEO at Renegade Global
Dr. Bethany Edmunds
Assistant Dean of Computing Programs for Vancouver & Seattle and Teaching Professor at Northeastern University
Dawn Bloxwich
Director, Responsible Development & Innovation (ReDi) at DeepMind
Radhika Iyengar
Founding Partner at StarChain Ventures
Rocket Drew
Reporter, The Information
Irina Petrakova-Otto
CTO, Private Capital and AI at Microsoft
Yakaira Núñez
AI & Data Research & Insights Executive, former Salesforce, Capgemini, & Deloitte
INSPIRING PROGRAM
Our carefully curated program is designed to inspire, educate, and empower all participants, fostering a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to advancing diversity in emerging technologies.
11:30: AM PDT
Doors are open/ Welcome Coffee
12:30 PM PDT
Co-Chairs Opening Remarks
“Welcome to the Future”
Hosts
Caroline Simard
Regional Dean, Northeastern University Silicon Valley
Thomas Neubert
Founder/CEO, Transatlantic AI eXchange (TAIX)
1:00 PM PDT
“The Renegade Way: Leading in the Era of AI”
Speaker
Amy Jo Martin
Founder/CEO at Renegade Global
1:20 PM PDT
Keynote
“Moonshot 2030”
Speakers
Dr. Anima Anandkumar
Bren Professor, Computing at California Institute of Technology
1:50 PM PDT
Panel Discussion
“Breaking Barriers: AI Research and Innovation”
Speakers
Jennifer Durrant
AI Operations Delivery Director at BSI
Dr. Karen Myers
Lab Director, Artificial Intelligence Center, SRI International
Vanessa Parli
Director of Research and Education, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)
Dr. Bethany Edmunds
Assistant Dean of Computing Programs for Vancouver & Seattle and Teaching Professor at Northeastern University
2:30 PM PDT
Panel Discussion
“Trailblazing AI Deeptech: From Ideas to Industry Disruption”
Speakers
Moderator: Rocket Drew
Reporter, The Information
Mahashweta Das
Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence, Visa
Dawn Bloxwich
Director, Responsible Development & Innovation (ReDi) at DeepMind
Rama Akkiraju
VP, AI/ML for IT at NVIDIA
Dr. Paula Goldmann
Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Salesforce
3:15 PM PDT
Coffee Break
4:00 PM PDT
Panel Discussion
“Inclusive AI: Shaping the Future of Platforms and Products”
Speakers
Moderator: Dino Anderson
Chief Diversity & Impact Officer, Articulate
Irina Petrakova-Otto
CTO, Private Capital and AI at Microsoft
Savita Kini
Director of Product Management, Speech and Video AI, Cisco
Yakaira Núñez
AI & Data Research & Insights Executive, former Salesforce, Capgemini, & Deloitte
4:45 PM PDT
Panel Discussion
“Investing in Diversity: Women, AI, and the vision for the Future”
Speakers
Moderator: Radhika Iyengar
Founding Partner at StarChain Ventures
Julie Choi
SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Cerebras Systems
Mallun Yen
Founder, CEO, and General Partner, Operator Collective
Shuchi Rana
Global Head of Whitespace Intelligence, ServiceNow Ventures
Sheila Gulati
Founder & Managing Director, Tola Capital
5:30 PM PDT
Fireside Chat
“Belonging in the Age of AI”
Hosts & Speakers
Caroline Simard
Regional Dean, Northeastern University Silicon Valley
Thomas Neubert
Founder/CEO, Transatlantic AI eXchange (TAIX)
Diane Gonzalez
Vice President, Technology, Financial Automation at Amazon
6:00 PM PDT
Co-Chairs Closing Remarks /
Award Ceremony
Hosts
Caroline Simard
Regional Dean, Northeastern University Silicon Valley
Thomas Neubert
Founder/CEO, Transatlantic AI eXchange (TAIX)
6:30 PM PDT
Networking
THE IMPACT AWARD - SPECIAL AWARD DURING THE EVENT
This year, our event will honor exceptional individuals through
the prestigious Impact award. The Impact Award recognizes those whose efforts have made significant contributions to social and technological advancements, highlighting the profound effects their work has had on various sectors and communities.
This ceremony is both a celebration and a CALL TO ACTION for positive change.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Thomas Neubert
Founder/CEO, Transatlantic AI eXchange (TAIX)
Caroline Simard
Regional Dean, Northeastern University Silicon Valley
Diane Gonzalez
Vice President, Technology at Amazon
Terra Terwilliger
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Google DeepMind
Savita Kini
Director of Product Management, Speech and Video AI at Cisco
Mahashweta Das
Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence, Visa
Shelley Correll
Professor of Sociology, Stanford University; Michelle Mercer and Bruce Golden Family Professor of Women’s Leadership; Director of Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab
Katharina Borchert
Co-Founder of Equilibrio, a metabolic health AI startup
Eve Logunova-Parker
Founder and CEO of Evenness, Top 100 Women of the Future
The organizing committee members are highly accredited experts, renowned for their extensive experience and significant contributions to the field of Innovation.
Join us at the event!
SPECTACULAR LOCATION
A global leader in R&D with deep roots in Silicon Valley, SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute with a rich history of supporting government and industry. For almost 80 years, SRI has collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.
In 2023, SRI accepted the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) as a donation, and the two organizations have combined to increase its footprint in Silicon Valley and bolster the vital work that impacts people’s lives. SRI’s Palo Alto campus is an iconic venue and a historical landmark that imbues innovation and collaboration that has driven technological progress over the decades.