AI's Top 100
Women in AIAround the World
Celebrating the women shaping the future of artificial intelligence across business, workforce, education, research, entrepreneurship, government, and innovation.
The National Association of Women in AI (NAWAIQ) is proud to launch a global recognition initiative honoring extraordinary women who are using AI to create impact, advance industries, build companies, transform organizations, and expand opportunity.
This is more than a list.
It is a celebration of leadership, innovation, courage, and contribution in one of the most important technological shifts of our lifetime.
Nominations Open Soon
Why We Created This
Visibility creates opportunity.
Women remain significantly underrepresented in AI leadership, technical roles, venture funding, and visibility despite their enormous contributions to innovation and the global economy. NAWAIQ was founded to help close that gap by creating access, education, community, and opportunity for women navigating the AI era.
The AI's Top 100 Women in AI Around the World initiative shines a spotlight on women who are leading the way and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
When women can see leaders who look like them, they are more likely to step forward, raise their hand, build, lead, and innovate.
Categories
Categories We Will Recognize
AI Leadership & Strategy
Women leading AI transformation inside organizations.
AI Entrepreneurship
Founders building AI-powered companies and solutions.
AI Research & Innovation
Researchers, inventors, and technical pioneers advancing the field.
AI Education & Workforce Development
Educators, trainers, professors, and workforce leaders preparing people for the future of work.
AI Advocacy & Ethics
Champions of responsible, inclusive, and human-centered AI.
AI for Social Impact
Women using AI to improve communities, healthcare, education, sustainability, and public service.
Emerging AI Leaders
Rising stars whose impact is rapidly growing.
Selection Criteria
How Honorees Are Evaluated
- Demonstrated leadership in AI
- Innovation and measurable impact
- Industry influence
- Community contribution
- Commitment to responsible AI
- Advancement of women and underrepresented groups
- Global or regional impact
Global Reach
Voices From Every Corner of the World
Our goal is to showcase diverse voices and perspectives shaping AI across every region.
Honoree Benefits
Selected Women Will Receive
- Global recognition through NAWAIQ
- Featured profile in the AI's Top 100 Digital Directory
- Recognition at the NAWAIQ Global Summit
- Social media and press visibility
- Official digital badge
- Access to an exclusive honoree network
- Speaking and partnership opportunities
Nomination Information
Nominations Open Summer 2026
Members & Early Nomination
$72
Available through October 31, 2026
Standard Nomination
$97
Available beginning November 1, 2026
Member Benefit: Active NAWAIQ members receive preferred nomination pricing and additional recognition opportunities throughout the program year.
Why Is There a Nomination Fee?
The nomination processing fee supports:
- Application review and verification
- Candidate research and evaluation
- Program administration
- Honoree communications
- Digital directory development
- Recognition programming
- Visibility initiatives that elevate women in AI
A portion of proceeds may also support future scholarships, leadership development opportunities, and initiatives that advance women in artificial intelligence.
Countdown to the Global Summit
Culminating at the NAWAIQ Global Summit, March 2027
The AI's Top 100 Women in AI Around the World will culminate in recognition during the NAWAIQ Global Summit.
Together, we are building a future where women are not just participating in AI.They are leading it.
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