Event: The Possibilities for Women in AI

As a part of the newly formed Pan-European Women in AI working group, Reykjavík University will host a panel discussion and an interactive workshop to discuss the value women can bring to AI development and the possibilities the technology can open up for equality, women's health, and more. The session will include a panel discussion and networking opportunities.

The Women in AI working group was founded by the European Digital Innovation Hub in Iceland in 2025 and is partially funded by the European Commission. The goal of the group is to connect and empower women in the fields of deep tech and AI.

This session’s aim is to further define the strategy of the group and recruit new members. Everyone is welcome to join us and together, shape the future of AI.

Please note, registration is required. You can register here: Registration for The Possibilities for Women in AI – Fill in form

AGENDA:

17:00-17:10 Opening words, Anna Liebel, project coordinator at Reykjavik University

17:10-17:25 AI and its implications on gender equality, Stella Samuelsdottir, executive director at UN Women Iceland

17:30-18:10 Panel discussion on “Beyond Bias: How Women Can Shape the Next Generation of AI Systems. Moving the conversation from “fixing bias” to proactive system design” with:

• Helga Hauksdóttir, senior advisor, Department of Innovation, Research and Digital Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education
• Stefán Ólafsson, assistant professor at Reykjavik University
• Ólöf Kristjánsdóttir, board chair at WomenTechIceland

Moderator: Anna Liebel

18:15-18:35 Breakout session

18:35-19:00 Networking