OUR COMMUNITY

Meet the women shaping innovation worldwide.

A growing global community of women leading across healthcare, digital transformation, AI, and corporate innovation — united by purpose, expertise, and the drive to create change.

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      Rafaela Moreira Pinto

      Rafaela Moreira Pinto

      Innovation Manager · Open Innovation Specialist
      Portugal
      Open Innovation / Inclusive Innovation
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      Rediet Teffera

      Technology Professional
      Ethiopia
      AI / Technology
      Salmine Sassi

      Salmine Sassi

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lead at Irish Manufacturing Research
      Ireland
      Venture Building / AI Strategy

      Sameeksha Gupta

      Global Finance & Strategy Leader
      United States
      Finance Strategy / Enterprise Innovation

      Sarah Haddadin

      Innovation & EU Programme Specialist
      Hungary
      EU Innovation Programs

      Sares Wari

      Founder · TEDx Speaker · AI Ethics & Digital Safety Specialist
      Indonesia
      AI Ethics / Digital Safety

      Serena Kelsch

      Enterprise Strategy Executive
      United States
      Enterprise Strategy / Digital Transformation
      Silvia Bernardini

      Silvia Bernardini

      Ceo&Founder di Sky Walke
      Italy
      Innovation
      Sonia Casanova Alegría

      Sonia Casanova Alegría

      Commercial Intelligence Lead
      Spain
      Commercial Intelligence / Innovation
      Tala Al Ansari

      Tala Al Ansari

      Regional VP Government & Policy, Mastercard
      United Arab Emirates
      Government Innovation / Strategy
      Tanu Bharti

      Tanu Bharti

      Growth Strategist & Corporate Trainer (SHRM-CP, HRCI, CPD)
      India
      Corporate Learning / Spatial Computing

      Taranpreet Kaur

      EdTech Strategy Lead
      India
      EdTech / Digital Strategy

      JOIN THE community

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      Woman Innovator of the Year 2026

      If you are nominating another woman, fill out the form for the other woman
      Share your innovation story (provide details what problem you solved, and the innovative solution given). The story can be of this year or more long term. Please share your story in a simple and authentic way, covering the following points:• A brief introduction about yourself and your background • What inspired you to start your innovation journey • The problem or challenge you identified • How your innovation/project/idea was developed • The impact or change your innovation has created in your industry, community, or society • Any challenges you faced during the journey and how you overcame them • Your future vision or goals related to your innovationWe would also request you to share: • Relevant photographs/images related to your journey, work, innovation, events, or achievements • Short video clips (if available) that can help us during video creation and storytelling • Any media features, presentation clips, workspace visuals, or behind-the-scenes moments that reflect your journey authenticallyThe more personal and real the story feels, the more impactful the final storytelling piece becomes.
      No Choosen File
      Photos, short video clips, or behind-the-scenes shots that bring your story to life.
      No Choosen File
      Brochures, impact reports, presentation decks — anything that strengthens your story.
      Woman innovator

      Share your story. Inspire others. Lead the change.

      We're spotlighting women innovators
      who turn ideas into impact.

      Deadline to submit
      Aug 15, 2026
      Stories featured
      Oct – Nov 2026
      Open to women
      Worldwide
      Become a member, complete the form,
      and share your innovation story.

      WHY PARTICIPATE?

      • Get featured on
        VOWI platforms
      • Gain global
        visibility
      • Earn community
        recognition
      • Inspire future
        innovators

      Share your story.
      Inspire others.
      Lead the change.

      This October to December, Voices of Women in Innovation (VOWI) will spotlight inspiring stories of women who turned ideas into impact.

      We’re inviting women from around the world to sharetheir innovation journeys – or nominate someonewhose creativity, courage, and leadership have made
      a difference.

      Selected Stories

      will be featured on VOWI’s platforms
      throughout the campaign.

      WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

      Women innovators from any field — business, technology, sustainability, science, education, or social impact — who have led or contributed to projects that create positive change.

      Business

      Technology

      Sustainability

      Science

      Education

      Social Impact

      IMPORTANT DATES

      Deadline to submit

      August 15, 2026

      Story features: Published

      October-November 2026

      HOW TO JOIN

      1. 1 Become a member of VOWI
      2. 2 Complete this short form
      3. 3 Tell us about the innovation story that deserves to be celebrated
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      SELECTED STORIES WILL RECEIVE

      Featured on
      VOWI platforms
      Global
      visibility
      Community
      recognition
      Opportunity to
      inspire others