At the AI4ALL Gala & Awards 2026, leaders, innovators, and curious minds came together to celebrate The Power of Us. Through inspiring stories, moments of magic, and honest conversations about leadership and inclusion, the evening showed what’s possible when a community goes all in. More than a gala, it was a powerful reminder that the future of responsible AI is built together.
Christina Caljé, AI4Her Legacy Award finalist, bridges frontier technology and society. From scaling AI startups to advising investors through TINTT, she makes complex innovation accessible, ethical, and impactful. Through storytelling, governance, and investment, Christina shows that shaping the future of AI isn’t just about technology; it’s about who understands it, guides it, and benefits.
Marzieh Fadaee, Head of Cohere Labs and AI4Her Legacy Award finalist, is shaping the future of multilingual AI by ensuring no language is left behind. With over a decade of research spanning data-efficient learning, evaluation, and responsible AI, her work centers on building language models that serve diverse communities, especially those historically excluded from AI development. Blending technical rigor with ethical leadership, Fadaee is redefining how inclusive, trustworthy multilingual AI is built and sustained.
Anna Brueva, a dedicated advocate for women in AI and deeptech, is transforming sustainable innovation with her startup, ChemReclaim. By creating high-performance nanomaterials that reduce resource use while boosting quality, she is contributing to a greener future. Her commitment to empowering women in STEM is shown through her mentorship programs, helping over 150 women advance in their careers. Discover how Anna embodies the spirit of the AI4Her Earth Award and makes a significant impact on our planet.
“AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a new mindset,” says Liana Hakobyan, an advocate for making AI accessible. Liana simplifies complex AI concepts for marketers with her initiative, The AI Habit. By promoting collaboration, she empowers individuals to confidently integrate AI into their workflows. Discover how her innovative approach is the reason why she is an AI4Her Future Award finalist.
In this interview, Marta’s journey from AI beginner to community leader shows the power of mentorship and hands-on learning. Today she helps other women start building through the AI Build Labs.
Clarisa Sánchez Gutiérrez is a University of Amsterdam professor who leads the qurAI group and develops ethical, impactful AI tools to improve healthcare. Her work spans early disease detection, treatment optimization, and global health initiatives like the CAD4TB tuberculosis screening tool, all aimed at creating trustworthy, human-centered medical AI.