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Women's AI Pitch Competition
Women's AI Pitch Competition

Wed, Mar 18

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Pitch Competition - Morgan State

Women's AI Pitch Competition

Watch innovative women bring bold AI ideas to life as they pitch solutions designed to elevate business performance and spark growth. Join us to celebrate innovation, connect with leaders, and see one standout idea earn up to $25,000 in partner-funded POC support.

Time & Location

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Mar 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Pitch Competition - Morgan State, 21251, 4100 Hillen Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

About the Event

Women in AI Pitch Competition


Hosted by Amazon Web Services, Softchoice, a WWT Company, and Association of Black Women in Project & Program Management


The Women in AI Pitch Competition brings together innovative women to share bold ideas that use AI to elevate business outcomes and solve meaningful challenges. This high-energy event celebrates what is possible when creativity, strategy, and technology intersect.


Attendees will hear pitches from women entrepreneurs and leaders who are leveraging AI to improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and explore new capabilities across industries. One standout pitch will be selected to receive up to $25,000 in partner-funded Proof of Concept support to build or accelerate their AI solution on AWS.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026


Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST

Location: Morgan State University, Graves School of Business Auditorium

Moderator: Laurin Kelly, MPH, PMP, Founder and Executive Director, ABWIPPM


About the POC funding:

The selected winner will receive up to $25,000 in AWS partner-funded Proof of Concept support delivered through Softchoice and AWS. This is not a cash prize or AWS credits. Funding is provided as technical resources, architectural guidance, and hands-on solution development, based on business needs and readiness to adopt AI.


The POC support may include:

Prototyping or testing an AI feature

Automating manual or time-intensive processes

Enhancing customer engagement

Improving data insights

Exploring generative AI capabilities


Who should participate or attend:

Small business owners

Business leaders and decision makers

Women in tech or digital roles

Women exploring AI as a growth or efficiency tool

Anyone interested in real-world, accessible applications of AI


Why attend or compete:

Learn how AI can support and grow your business

Gain insight from AWS and Softchoice experts

See practical AI ideas in action

Connect with women leaders and innovators

Pitch your idea for a chance to receive up to $25,000 in POC support


Whether you are pitching, attending, or simply exploring what AI can make possible, this event is designed to inspire action, connection, and forward-thinking innovation.

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