The SheTek Women’s Tech Conference 2026 will bring together technology leaders, academics, and industry professionals on March 26-27 to discuss how artificial intelligence can serve as an “opportunity amplifier” for women in the workforce.
The event, titled The AI Advantage: Elevate, Empower, Evolve, will begin with an in-person networking session from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at the New Jersey AI Hub in Princeton. This will be followed by a virtual conference on Friday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is open for both days of the conference.
During Networking Night at the NJ AI Hub—a facility established through a partnership between Princeton University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Microsoft, and CoreWeave—attendees will have opportunities to meet researchers and industry leaders over food and conversation. Liat Krawcyzk, director of the AI Hub, is scheduled to deliver welcoming remarks.
The second day features online sessions including a keynote by neuroscientist Moran Cerf of Columbia University on the foundational elements of artificial intelligence. Other panels will address topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome in an automated world; strategies for maintaining relevance through emotional intelligence and ethics; and safeguarding against deepfakes and cybersecurity threats. Panel moderators include Dr. Chitra Dorai (Amicus Brain), Sheri Horwitz (IT & Product Development executive), and Geraldine Powderly (SkySpecs Inc.), with speakers from Caldwell University, Metropolitan Commercial Bank, Edelman, Klaros Group, and Sublime Security.
SheTek is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting women’s careers in technology through training programs, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and professional advice.
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