Every year, the AI4Her Awards spotlight women from across Benelux who are shaping AI with purpose — building solutions that advance sustainability, health, innovation, education, and inclusion. This year’s Top 5 represent the next wave of AI leadership: bold, human-centered, and driven
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Jacqueline Kazmaier’s journey from language-loving engineer to AI healthcare innovator is a powerful example of how technology can serve the public good. As co-founder of Autoscriber, she’s building AI tools that reduce administrative burden, empower clinicians, and make space for more meaningful patient care. Her mission? To harness AI in a way that’s multilingual, inclusive, and designed to strengthen health systems around the world.
As Tech Lead at Dexter Energy, Inge van den Ende is using AI to accelerate the renewable energy transition, delivering smart forecasts that have already helped reduce over 30,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. Passionate about open knowledge sharing and inclusive tech, she’s also a mentor, speaker, and advocate for women in AI. Discover how Inge is making real-world impact through innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
As EVP & Chief Technology Officer at Capgemini Europe, Dr. Cara Antoine is leading the charge for inclusive, human-centered AI. In this inspiring Spotlight interview, she shares how a broken radio sparked her journey into tech, why women must “code themselves into the future,” and how empathy, ethics, and continuous learning are key to thriving in the age of AI. Discover why she believes AI is not just about algorithms; it’s about all of us
Julie van Loef is a trailblazer at Microsoft, where she merges cutting-edge AI innovation with a strong commitment to inclusion and ethical tech. From launching advanced security products to empowering underrepresented groups through Women in Cybersecurity, Julie proves that progress in AI must be both powerful and inclusive. Discover how she’s shaping a safer, more equitable digital future—one bold step at a time.
As a surgeon, professor, and digital health pioneer, Marlies Schijven is redefining how AI and technology can support both patients and healthcare professionals. From introducing AI-enabled tools in operating rooms to leading major European research projects, her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and innovation. At the heart of it all: a commitment to keeping healthcare human in an increasingly digital world.
Fiona Passantino is on a mission to empower the “low-tech and no-tech” community in the age of AI. As a keynote speaker, author, and coach, she uses humor, storytelling, and creativity to make AI accessible, engaging, and practical for everyone — not just the experts. Through her books, trainings, and podcast, Fiona is helping everyday professionals gain the confidence to embrace AI, shaping a more inclusive digital future for all.
Meet Ksenia Belkina, founder and CEO of Cardiomo, the health-tech company using AI-powered wearable technology to revolutionize cardiovascular care. Driven by a deeply personal mission, Ksenia is transforming heart health from reactive to proactive, making monitoring more accessible, affordable, and life-saving. As a female founder and innovator, she’s also inspiring the next generation to build ethical, human-centered AI for a healthier, more equitable future.
Tessa Clement’s journey from law to AI-led healthcare innovation is anything but conventional. As the founder of Panacea AI and tech lead behind Robin, a speech-to-text assistant for mental health professionals, she’s proving that responsible, human-centered AI can create real-world impact. Discover how Tessa is shaping the future of ethical AI in healthcare—one thoughtful solution at a time.
At the intersection of artificial intelligence and the energy sector, Richa Banotra is leading change where it’s needed most. As an AI Research & Development Lead and PhD candidate, she is not only pushing boundaries in digital innovation and sustainability, but also helping one of the world’s most traditional industries embrace a more sustainable future. In this Spotlight, we explore how Richa is using AI to tackle climate challenges, drive industrial transformation, and inspire the next generation of women in tech.