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AI Summit Reflections from Our President

October 17, 2024

Dear FWA Members,


As we wrap up our Annual Summit, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this exceptional event. A special thank you to Deloitte for hosting and Citizens for sponsoring, and to the organizing committee who put this all together, Pawneet Abramowski, Albana Theka and Patti Domm, supported by many others!


We kicked off our conference, “AI, Technology, and Finance: Reshaping Our Work and Our World,” with an insightful keynote from Sarah Youngwood, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NASDAQ, who reinforced the impact of mentorship in our industry and set the stage for the discussions that followed. Our sessions, virtual and in-person, covered a range of crucial topics, including how AI is transforming financial services, the skills needed for tomorrow's workforce, the influence of AI on investment markets, navigating cybersecurity risks, and the intersection of thematic investing with geopolitical factors. We concluded day two with an engaging fireside chat featuring Amy Gradnik, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at S&P Global.


In conjunction with the Summit, we are excited to launch our Giving Tuesday campaign. Imagine a world where every woman in finance has the chance to reach her full potential—this is the vision we are working towards. Your support is crucial to continuing our mission of empowering women through mentorship and resources. I invite you to join me in making a contribution. Together, we will pave the way for the next generation of women in finance.


Thank you for being a part of our community and for your commitment to advancing women in finance. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!


Warm regards,

Annette Stewart
FWA President 2023-2025

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