WIRED@Night Live Event in San Francisco Explores Women, Tech, and Power in the Uncanny Valley

Join WIRED@Night for a groundbreaking live recording in San Francisco that dives into the complex intersection of women, technology, and power, hosted at the city’s iconic venue. The event features insights from leading voices in tech, including prominent figures such as Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, author of *Algorithms of Oppression*, and cybersecurity expert Dr. Meredith Whittaker, who has previously led AI ethics initiatives at Google. With an audience drawn from Silicon Valley’s innovation hubs and global digital communities, the evening will unpack how algorithmic bias, gender disparities, and corporate influence shape the future of digital ecosystems. The discussion centers on real-world impacts: from the underrepresentation of women in AI development teams—where only 22% of AI researchers are women, according to UNESCO—to how platform design reinforces systemic inequities. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of navigating male-dominated tech environments, with panelists sharing strategies for building inclusive innovation spaces. A special discount is available for WIRED readers, underscoring the publication’s commitment to amplifying critical conversations about digital equity. As AI systems grow more pervasive, understanding who shapes them—and who gets left out—is not just academic; it’s essential for democratic accountability. This live event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with pioneers shaping the ethical frontier of tech. The takeaway? Inclusion isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation of sustainable innovation.