AI for Women: Practical & Empowered

Empowering women to use AI confidently, ethically, and strategically — as a tool for equality, visibility, and growth.

AI is not just about automation. It is about amplification. Across industries, women are 20% less likely than men to adopt AI tools even when they have equal access. The barriers are not technical. They are social: lower confidence, fear of bias, and lack of safe spaces to learn.

AI for Women: Practical & Empowered reframes AI as a confidence and career equalizer. This interactive event brings together women leaders, innovators, and learners to explore how AI can help you work smarter, advocate for yourself, and lead cultural change while staying grounded in ethics and empowerment.

No technical background is required. Just curiosity and an open mind.

Get to Know the Leadership Behind ASPIRE Events

CEO
Center for Practical AI

An expert speaker on responsible AI literacy & fluency, Todd has advised over 100 organizations across industries to help them reimagine work in practical ways that reflect their core values. He leads national efforts to spark imagination on AI for human empowerment, focusing on sectors where the risks and rewards are most profound. He currently leads a joint partnership building an AI Crisis Response (AICR) Scorecard evaluating how GenAI handles conversations about suicidality and self-harm. He advocates for applied ethics and is known for delivering compelling, real-world insights to move people from curious to confident.

5:30 – 6:00 PM | Arrival and Networking

6:00 – 7:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Confidence, Bias, and Real-World Wins
A dynamic conversation featuring women who are using AI to:

• Boost visibility and self-advocacy
• Overcome workplace bias
• Simplify time-consuming tasks
• Build inclusive, future-ready teams

You will gain practical tools, relatable stories, and a clear understanding of how AI can serve you, not replace you.

7:00 PM-7:30 | Q&A and Connection

What is ASPIRE RTP?

Autonomy.

Societal Impact.

Purpose.

Innovation.

Resilience.

Efficiency.

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