Women in AI Take Center Stage at the 19th Annual Wentworth Event

The Wentworth Institute of Technology community is invited to gather on Thursday, March 26 for the 19th Annual Women@Wentworth Breakfast. Held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Watson Auditorium, this signature event will celebrate and elevate women across the campus community. 

Reflecting the university's recent launch of a bachelor’s degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence, this year’s theme is "Women in AI and the Future of Work." The morning will feature an informative and engaging conversation with women leaders who are driving innovation within the AI ecosystem and shaping the career paths of tomorrow. 

A central panel discussion will include: 

• Sabrina Mansur, Director of the Massachusetts AI Hub
• Pam Boiros, Founder of Bridge Marketing Advisors and co-founder of Women Applying AI
• Liz Graham, Chief Operating Officer at the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) and founding member of Women Applying AI
• Heena Purohit, Director of AI Startups at Microsoft 

During the program, Mansur will also be presented with the 2026 Woman of the Year Award. 

The event will additionally feature remarks from President Mark Thompson, as well as the recognition of Wentworth's female-identifying student leaders—the Leading Leopards—by Mrs. Karyn Thompson. 

The 19th Annual Women@Wentworth Breakfast is a morning of conversation, connection, and celebration. The event is free to attend, but seating is limited. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Thursday, March 19, to secure a spot. 

Register for the event here: https://discover.wit.edu/events/womenwentworth2026