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AI Standards for Global Impact: From Governance to Action Part 2: Thematic AI

Figure 51: Left to right: Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, Chair, Executive Leadership Research
Initiative for Women and Minority (ELRIWMA), Professor, Harvard University; H�E�
Ms� Neema Lugangira, Women Political Leaders’ Secretary General, Member of
Parliament, Tanzania (United Republic of); Alessandra Sala, Global President of Women
in AI; Chair of AI and Multimedia Standards Collaboration, Sr� Director of Artificial
Intelligence and Data Science, Shutterstock; Salma Abbasi, Founder, Chairperson
and CEO, eWorldwide Group; Kathleen A� Kramer, President & CEO, IEEE; Celina
Lee, Co-Founder & CEO, Zindi Africa; Roser Almenar, ITU Secretary-General Youth
Advisory Board member, PhD Candidate, AI & Space Law at the University of Valencia

Recognizing that more women in AI and standardization will drive economic value, speakers
called for practical STEM pipelines, youth codesign, strong networks, and targeted actions at the
institutional level, alongside increased funding to support measurable participation outcomes.

The session concluded with a Call to Action emphasizing the importance of networks to advance
women’s careers in AI and standardization.

Call to Action:

“We call on governments and companies to act with intention and foresight: to dismantle
systemic barriers, invest meaningfully in the advancement of women, and embed inclusive
leadership in shaping the future of AI and international standards. The future is being written
now, let’s write it together.”

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