A CFTE Initiative to Close the AI Gender Gap and Empower Future Leaders
Global Women in AI: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Empowering women to lead AI innovation across industries with education, mentorship, and career development.
The Challenge: Bridging the AI Gender Gap
The field of artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, yet women remain underrepresented. Only 26% of AI professionals are women, and this number drops to fewer than 18% in leadership positions. Historically, emerging technologies have lacked gender diversity, leading to innovation that does not fully represent society’s needs.
Barriers such as limited mentorship, unequal access to resources, and professional networks continue to hold women back. Addressing this disparity is not just about representation—it’s about creating inclusive AI systems that serve all communities.
The question is: How do we change this?
Women need more than just opportunities—they need structured pathways to leadership, hands-on learning experiences, and strong networks to support their growth in AI. This is where our initiative comes in.
Why Now? The Urgency for Inclusion in AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, from healthcare to finance, manufacturing to education. As AI becomes a driving force in the global economy, we have a limited window of opportunity to ensure women play a pivotal role in its development.
The demand for AI professionals has never been higher. Companies and governments worldwide are pushing for greater diversity in leadership, recognising that a diverse workforce leads to better innovation, ethical AI systems, and more effective solutions.
With CFTE’s presence in London, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, France, Malaysia, Luxembourg, and more, we are uniquely positioned to connect, educate, and empower women across regions and industries.
Alumni across the world in finance and technology
Industry experts shaping the financial services
Partners that are building
the future of finance worldwide
The future of AI will be written by those who dare to dream, to learn, and to lead — and we cannot afford to leave anyone behind. In an increasingly AI-driven world, we need a space where women from every corner of the globe can rise together, inspire each other, and shape innovations that serve humanity. With Global Women in AI, we are building a global community—connecting people across industries to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and drive meaningful change in the AI revolution.
Together, we’re shaping an AI future that works for everyone. As we stand at this technological revolution, our unique perspectives aren’t optional, but fundamental to creating AI that serves all of humanity. Through our global community, we are breaking barriers, igniting potential, and shaping AI development by including diverse perspectives. Remember: AI will not replace you- but those who use AI will replace those who don’t! Together, we aren’t just claiming our seat at the table, we’re redesigning it entirely, creating a worldwide network where women don’t just participate in the AI revolution- they lead it.
A New Vision: The First Complete AI Ecosystem for Women
Women in AI is more than an educational initiative—it’s a global movement designed to connect expertise, accelerate careers, and create new pathways for leadership. We believe in:
Industry Collaboration
AI impacts every sector. Our initiative fosters connections between finance, healthcare, technology, and more to create real-world applications and opportunities.
Local Action, Global Reach
With 100,000+ professionals from 100+ countries, our programs bridge the gap between local communities and international career opportunities.
Education that Drives Leadership
Learning AI isn’t just about acquiring skills—it’s about thinking differently, innovating boldly, and leading change.
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A Few Initiatives to Empower Women in AI
CFTE Celebrates International Women's Day in the Metaverse Museum
We celebrated International Women’s Day in our Metaverse Museum. During our IWD’22 we featured more than 40 outstanding women experts in the Fintech world. We aim to encourage every woman to break the bias, challenge the status quo, and really take the lead in the Finance, Tech or Fintech space.
100 Fintech Scholarships for Women & People from Diverse Backgrounds
With the aim to support region’s brightest minds accelerate their career in financial services, develop new FinTech skills and empower women workforce, Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) and CFTE launched 100 scholarships for women and diverse individuals to acquire and advance skills in finance and technology.
Women Leadership in a Tech World at Future Skills Forum Dubai 2024
The “Women Leadership in a Tech World” roundtable initiates a critical exploration into the unique challenges and opportunities for women in technology and AI leadership, focusing on fostering gender diversity and inclusion through collaborative efforts across industries.
Tram Anh Nguyen joined a panel of Judges for this year's Innovate Finance UK Women in FinTech Powerlist
The flagship Women in FinTech Powerlist celebrates some of the exceptional work and accomplishments women are making and their impact across the FinTech and Financial Services space. The Powerlist 2024 will shine a spotlight on over 200 women across 8 categories who have made a significant difference across the sector’s many verticals and adjacent services.
Join us to be a part of Future Skills Forum Asia 2025
We are excited to launch Future Skills Forum Asia. This initiative will bring together industry leaders, educators, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of skills in finance and technology. As we shape this event, we are actively looking for women professionals and experts to join the conversation and contribute their insights. If you’re passionate about the future of work and want to be part of this transformative journey, we’d love to connect!
Tram Anh Nguyen joined a podcast on Women in finance: How fintech can promote gender balance with OMFIF
Digital disruption is forcing the financial industry to change and upskill, creating new opportunities and removing conventional barriers to entry. Tram Anh Nguyen, co-founder of the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, talks to OMFIF’s Kat Usita about how fintech is opening up new ways for women to enter the traditionally male-dominated field of finance.
CFTE Celebrates International Women's Day in the Metaverse Museum
We celebrated International Women’s Day in our Metaverse Museum. During our IWD’22 we featured more than 40 outstanding women experts in the Fintech world. We aim to encourage every woman to break the bias, challenge the status quo, and really take the lead in the Finance, Tech or Fintech space.
100 Fintech Scholarships for Women & People from Diverse Backgrounds
With the aim to support region’s brightest minds accelerate their career in financial services, develop new FinTech skills and empower women workforce, Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) and CFTE launched 100 scholarships for women and diverse individuals to acquire and advance skills in finance and technology.
Women Leadership in a Tech World at Future Skills Forum Dubai 2024
The “Women Leadership in a Tech World” roundtable initiates a critical exploration into the unique challenges and opportunities for women in technology and AI leadership, focusing on fostering gender diversity and inclusion through collaborative efforts across industries.
Tram Anh Nguyen joined a panel of Judges for this year's Innovate Finance UK Women in FinTech Powerlist
The flagship Women in FinTech Powerlist celebrates some of the exceptional work and accomplishments women are making and their impact across the FinTech and Financial Services space. The Powerlist 2024 will shine a spotlight on over 200 women across 8 categories who have made a significant difference across the sector’s many verticals and adjacent services.
Women Leadership in a Tech World at Future Skills Forum Dubai 2024
The “Women Leadership in a Tech World” roundtable initiates a critical exploration into the unique challenges and opportunities for women in technology and AI leadership, focusing on fostering gender diversity and inclusion through collaborative efforts across industries.
Join us to be a part of Future Skills Forum Asia 2025
We are excited to launch Future Skills Forum Asia. This initiative will bring together industry leaders, educators, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of skills in finance and technology.
As we shape this event, we are actively looking for women professionals and experts to join the conversation and contribute their insights. If you’re passionate about the future of work and want to be part of this transformative journey, we’d love to connect!
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