2026 WLDA
SUMMIT & AWARDS GALA

Date
October 30, 2026

A Day of Insight at the NYSE

AI agents don’t wait for instructions anymore. They plan, act, and hand work to each other. That rewrites the job of every leader in the building.

We’re spending the day on what that means in practice: for strategy, for teams, and for the people who have to answer for what the agents do. No hype, no filler. Just the conversations the Fortune 1000 needs to have.

October 30 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

New York Stock Exchange

An Evening Honoring the Trailblazers

The same night, we raise a glass to the brilliant women and allies reshaping data and AI.

This prestigious gala spotlights transformative achievements with dinner, awards, and the kind of energy you can only find at the NYSE.

October 30 · 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM

48th Wall Street Events, NYC

WHY ATTEND?

The WLDA membership runs through the Fortune 1000, with leaders from KPMG, Chevron, L’Oréal, Pfizer, JPMorgan Chase, and IBM.

One day at the NYSE puts you in the room with the people setting AI strategy at that scale.

The evening awards put a name to the work that’s actually moved the needle.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers, CIO & CTO’s, Fortune 1000 Decision Makers

"Autonomous Enterprise Era"

The machines aren’t just tools anymore — they’re collaborators.

This year we’re confronting that reality head on: what it means for leadership, for strategy, and for the humans who have to make it all work.

No hype, no filler. Just the conversations the Fortune 1000 actually needs to have.

Oct 30, 2026
New York Stock Exchange,
New York City

Awards Gala

An Evening of Excellence

This isn’t just a dinner — it’s a moment. We’re gathering the most dynamic minds in data and AI to honor the leaders who turned possibility into reality. Expect elegance, inspiration, and the kind of connections that actually move things forward.

Winners announced live on the night of October 30, 2026. Know someone who deserves to be in the spotlight?

Oct 30, 2026
48th Wall Street events Place,
New York City

2026 WLDA Awards Agenda

Registration and Networking
Welcome Remarks
Keynote Speaker
Dinner Served
Awards Presentation
Closing Remarks

Register

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in registration?

Registration covers the full day at the New York Stock Exchange on 30 October 2026: the AI Summit (8:00 AM–4:00 PM in Freedom Hall), including keynotes, fireside chats, and roundtables,plus the evening Awards Gala with dinner, the awards presentation, and networking. Summit and Gala run the same day at the same venue.

How do Gala Nominations Work?

Nominations are open now through the WLDA Awards nomination page. Anyone can put forward a leader doing notable work in data and AI, and you're welcome to nominate someone or yourself. Submissions go to the awards committee for review, and winners are announced live on the night of 30 October. You can start a nomination at wlda.tech/nominate.

Is there a hotel block?

Details on accommodation are still being confirmed. Once a room block is arranged, registered attendees will be notified by email with booking instructions. For questions in the meantime, contact membership@wlda.tech.

Can Sponsors attend?

Yes. Sponsorship includes attendance at both the Summit and the Awards Gala, with the exact number of passes depending on the package. To discuss options, email membership@wlda.tech.

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