A bridge between the women who lead and those who will.
Women X is a living community of women who lead, build, and create. We connect established leaders with the next generation to support, challenge, and elevate one another.
Explore
New paths, new possibilities.
Exchange
Stories across generations.
Extraordinary
Leading what comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything worth knowing before you step in.
What is Women X Foundation?+
Women X Foundation, or Women X for short, is a leadership community connecting current and next-generation women leaders across industries, disciplines, and backgrounds. While many of our members are active in technology, AI, business, entrepreneurship, investing, research, and academia, Women X is designed for women creating impact in any field.
Who can join Women X?+
Women X welcomes women across industries, backgrounds, and career stages, from students and emerging talent to experienced leaders. Our community brings together people who are building, researching, investing, creating, and driving impact in their respective fields.
While our mission focuses on advancing women's leadership and opportunities, we also welcome male allies to participate in select events and support our community.
What does the "X" in Women X stand for?+
Explore, Exchange, and Extraordinary: exploring new industries and ideas, exchanging perspectives and resources, and creating the conditions for something extraordinary.
What kind of events does Women X host?+
Curated in-person gatherings, panel discussions, fireside chats, networking events, and cross-industry conversations, in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. Women X events have been part of Boston Tech Week and SF Tech Week.
What events has Women X hosted?+
Women Shaping the Future of AI, Boston Tech Week, May 28, 2026: speakers from Meta, NVIDIA, and Red Hat, with Massachusetts State Representative Erika Uyterhoeven.
AI in Finance & Fintech, New York, August 6, 2026, at Adelphi University's Manhattan Center: speakers from J.P. Morgan AI Research, Apollo Global Management, XTX Markets, and Ventureneer.
Women Shaping the Next Wave of AI, SF Tech Week, October 9, 2026, at the SF LGBT Center: two panels, on AI research and technical leadership and on building AI in the real world, with speakers from Google, Microsoft Research, Salesforce AI Research, UCLA, the University of Michigan, and TRIPP.
Recaps and photos are on our events page.
Who has spoken at Women X events?+
In Boston: Erika Uyterhoeven, Massachusetts State Representative; Ani Avanian of Meta Reality Labs; Helen Zhao and Aakanksha Duggal of Red Hat; and Olivia Viessmann, Senior Research Scientist at NVIDIA.
In New York: Nicole C., Executive Director at J.P. Morgan AI Research; Antigoni Polychroniadou, Research Director at J.P. Morgan AI Research; Hannah Hart of Apollo Global Management; Liliana Kleyman of XTX Markets; and Geri Stengel, CEO of Ventureneer.
In San Francisco: Saadia Gabriel and Anushri Dixit of UCLA; Vidya Setlur of the University of Michigan; Nathalie Henry Riche and Kori Inkpen of Microsoft Research; Janet Kuo of Google; Akshara Prabhakar of Salesforce AI Research; and Nanea Reeves, CEO and Co-Founder of TRIPP.
Where is Women X based?+
Women X is currently active across North America, with a strong presence in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. As our community grows, we continue to explore opportunities in new cities.
How do I join Women X?+
To join the Women X community and connect with other members, apply at womenx.foundation/community. If you've previously attended or RSVP'd for a Women X event, you may have already received an invitation via email or WhatsApp.
How can I attend Women X events?+
Follow Women X on LinkedIn for the latest event announcements, invitations, and updates: linkedin.com/company/womenx-foundation.
How can I partner with or sponsor Women X?+
We welcome partnerships with organizations, companies, and communities that share our mission. To explore sponsorship or partnership opportunities, submit the Keep in Touch form on our homepage and our team will get back to you.
How can I become a speaker at a Women X event?+
We're always looking for thoughtful founders, operators, investors, researchers, academics, and industry leaders to contribute to our conversations. If you're interested in speaking at a Women X event, please submit the Keep in Touch form on our homepage.
How can I volunteer with Women X?+
If you'd like to support our events and community initiatives, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit the Keep in Touch form on our homepage and let us know how you'd like to get involved.
How much does it cost to join Women X?+
Joining the Women X community through our website is free. Our goal is to create meaningful spaces, authentic connections, and opportunities for people to learn from and support one another. We hope you'll enjoy being part of the community.
