Global AI Community Charlotte - Women’s Day 2026

In celebration of Women’s Day 2026, Global AI Community Charlotte is proud to host a special virtual gathering spotlighting women who are not just building the future of AI - but leading it.
This global experience will bring together AI professionals, technologists, aspiring leaders, and innovators from around the world to learn from trailblazers shaping the future of leadership in the age of intelligent systems.
We are excited to feature two inspiring voices from the frontlines of AI innovation:
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 with Noelle Russell – Microsoft AI MVP | TEDx Speaker | Leader in Agentic AI | Best‑Selling Author

Join Noelle Russell as she shares an inspiring journey through the evolving AI landscape and what it truly means to lead through moments of massive technological change. Through real stories from enterprise AI implementation and innovation leadership, this keynote will unpack how curiosity, resilience, and diverse perspectives create lasting business impact.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 with Liji Thomas – Microsoft MVP (AI) | Gen AI Manager

In this powerful session, Liji Thomas explores what leadership looks like in emerging technologies from making confident decisions in ambiguity to building responsible AI systems while learning in real time. Discover why stepping into these evolving spaces today presents a unique opportunity for the next generation of leaders to shape inclusive, ethical, and innovation-first futures.