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HeadStart Networking & Mentorship Hub

Welcome to the HeadStart Networking & Mentorship Hub where inspiration meets opportunity.

This is your gateway to discovering how connection, visibility, and community can shape a more inclusive future for women in Artificial Intelligence.

The Networking Guide

Our Networking Guide, is a hands-on resource for anyone who wants to bring girls and women closer to the world of AI.

It shows how even a short, informal conversation,  a coffee chat, an online meet-and-greet, or a school visit, can build confidence, spark curiosity, and help girls see that there is a place for them in tech.

Whether you’re a youth worker, teacher, or mentor, the guide gives you everything you need to plan and host sessions that open doors, build belonging, and encourage young women to imagine their future in AI.

Why We Created the Directory

The guide inspired us to go one step further.

When educators started planning networking sessions, they told us their biggest challenge was finding women working in AI who could take part. That’s where the idea for the HeadStart Directory of Women in AI came from.

The directory brings the guide to life, turning its advice into real opportunities for connection.
It helps youth groups and schools easily reach out to women professionals, while giving those women a simple way to share their stories and inspire others.
Together, the guide and directory create a bridge between education and the AI industry, making networking practical, personal, and impactful.

Join the Directory of Women in AI

We’re building a European directory of women professionals in AI — a space that celebrates the diversity of women in tech and helps others see what’s possible.

By joining, you will:

  • Showcase your story and expertise to inspire the next generation.
  • Be visible to educators and youth organisations looking for guest speakers or mentors.
  • Choose your level of involvement — from being listed to joining short networking sessions or events.
  • Be part of a growing European community committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in AI.

Participation is simple, and takes less than 2 minutes to complete, just share your name, role, organisation, LinkedIn profile, and a short bio. No big time commitment, just a small gesture that can make a lasting impact.

✨ Join the Directory today
Help us show young women that AI needs their voices too. Together, we can make the future of AI more inclusive, visible, and inspiring for everyone.
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