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100 WOMEN IN AI

2026 EDITION

The 100 Women in AI recognition list celebrates the women driving artificial intelligence forward — from research to entrepreneurship, driving growth and building the rails, to investing in the future and creating the rooms where things get done. Created by Flybridge and XFactor Ventures, this is the definitive annual recognition of women whose work is shaping how AI is built, adopted, and understood.


Why It Matters

Women have long been at the heart of AI's development — yet they remain underrepresented in the stories we tell.

This list exists to change that. Each year, we surface 100 honorees whose technical excellence, leadership, and real-world impact deserve a wider spotlight

NOMINATION CRITERIA

Active in the field of AI

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Building, researching, investing, or leading organizations that shape how AI is developed or deployed.


Demonstrably impactful

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With measurable contributions to their discipline, company, community, or the broader ecosystem


Working at any career stage

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From emerging voices to established leaders


We understand that talent and innovation is global


Based anywhere in the world

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Nominations are evaluated across six dimensions: Seniority, Pedigree, Accomplishments, Impact, Influence, and Innovation.

Self-nominations are welcome.

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