# World Leaders in Data \& AI: A World Renowned Membership Organization for World Leaders in Data \& AI Roles > WLDA is a global network of world leaders in Data \& AI, empowering executives through community, events, and innovation\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.2, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Virtual Event: OKTA \& WLDA](https://wlda.tech/virtual-event-okta-wlda/) - [WLDA Industry](https://wlda.tech/wlda-industry/) - [WLDA leaders Meet up with Nagarro](https://wlda.tech/wlda-leaders-meet-up-with-nagarro/) - [Events](https://wlda.tech/events/) - [Regional Meet Up: WLDA x Autodesk](https://wlda.tech/regional-meet-up-wlda-x-autodesk/) ## Posts - [2025 WLDA Summit](https://wlda.tech/2025-wlda-summit/) - [2025 WLDA AWARDS GALA](https://wlda.tech/2025-wlda-awards-finalists/): Meet this Year's Finalists for the 2025 WLDA Awards The 2025 WLDA Awards provide a unique platform to honor and uplift world Leaders who contribute invaluable support and drive progress in Data Technology and AI\. This year, we are proud to also recognize outstanding men and forward\-thinking companies that empower and champion colleagues in the industry\. - [2025 WLDA Visionary Leaders Forum, Scottsdale, Arizona](https://wlda.tech/2025-visionary-leaders-forum/): The forum brought together C\-suite executives and senior leaders from Fortune 1000 companies to dive deep into the future of AI, leadership, and innovation\. For many, it was an opportunity to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore new possibilities that will shape the next wave of AI transformation\. ## Landing Pages - [2025 WLDA Summit \& Awards Gala](https://wlda.tech/2025-wlda-summit-gala/) - [2025 WLDA Summit \& Awards Gala](https://wlda.tech/2025-wlda-summit-gala-member/) ## ElementsKit items - [dynamic\-content\-megamenu\-menuitem5922](https://wlda.tech/elementskit-content/dynamic-content-megamenu-menuitem5922/) - [dynamic\-content\-megamenu\-menuitem9361](https://wlda.tech/elementskit-content/dynamic-content-megamenu-menuitem9361/) ## Widgets - [speaker](https://wlda.tech/?elementskit_widget=speaker) ## Products - [WLDA Jacket](https://wlda.tech/product/wlda-jacket/) - [WLDA Drawstring Sportback 18in\. x 14in\.](https://wlda.tech/product/wlda-drawstring-sportback/) - [WLDA Bottle](https://wlda.tech/product/wlda-bottle/) - [BASIC](https://wlda.tech/product/aspirant-wlda-nation/): For those just starting out their journey and planning for the future, this level is for graduates and undergraduates who are identifying career opportunities and planning their path\. - [PRO Annual WLDA Nation Membership](https://wlda.tech/product/pro-annual-wlda-nation-membership/): \ \Invitation to attend the Annual Visionary Leaders Forum\ \Access to the WLDA content library and podcasts\ \Virtual Networking Events 2x/yr\ \WLDA Nation Virtual Speaker Sessions 2x/yr\ \Be the first to get exclusive upcoming event notifications\ \Discounts to attend WLDA live events\ \ ## News PR - [2024 WLDA Summit](https://wlda.tech/news-pr/2024-wlda-bab-summit-recap/): "I wanted to commend the diversity of the keynote speakers and panelists at the summit\. It was truly impressive to see such a wide range of perspectives and opinions represented\. The variety of backgrounds and expertise added real depth to the discussions and provided valuable insights from different angles\. It made for a dynamic and enriching experience, and I believe it contributed significantly to the overall success of the event\!\!\!" - [2026 WLDA Visionary Leaders Forum: Leading Beyond the Horizon](https://wlda.tech/news-pr/2026-wlda-visionary-leaders-forum-leading-beyond-the-horizon/) - [WLDA Announces 2026 AI Leadership Awards Honoring Fortune 1000 C\-Suite Executives Driving Enterprise Transformation](https://wlda.tech/news-pr/wlda-announces-2026-ai-leadership-awards-honoring-fortune-1000-c-suite-executives-driving-enterprise-transformation/) - [The Visionary Leaders Forum Sparks a Movement in AI Leadership](https://wlda.tech/news-pr/the-visionary-leaders-forum-sparks-a-movement-in-ai-leadership/): The forum brought together C\-suite executives and senior leaders from Fortune 1000 companies to dive deep into the future of AI, leadership, and innovation\. For many, it was an opportunity to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore new possibilities that will shape the next wave of AI transformation\. - [Building the Future of AI Together: Reflections from the 2025 WLDA Summit at the NYSE](https://wlda.tech/news-pr/building-the-future-of-ai-together-reflections-from-the-2025-wlda-summit-at-the-nyse/) ## Nominations - [AI Innovation of the Year Award](https://wlda.tech/nominate/ai-innovation-of-the-year-award/): Recognizing companies with 12\+ months of enterprise\-wide AI adoption, delivering clear business impact and fostering innovation, inclusion, and upskilling\. Open to startups, scale\-ups, and Fortune 1000s\. - [Nominate Rising Executive in AI](https://wlda.tech/nominate/nominate-rising-executive/): Honoring emerging leaders of Analytics, and Data that is driving remarkable innovation across both data and AI disciplines\. - [Technology Leadership in AI Award](https://wlda.tech/nominate/technology-leadership-in-ai-award/): Honoring Senior Executives \(CEO, CTO, CIO, CDO, COO, etc\.\) with 15\+ years experience who champion both AI innovation and inclusion\. - [Corporate AI Leader of the Year Award](https://wlda.tech/nominate/corporate-ai-leader-of-the-year-award/): Awarded to individuals who have successfully transformed the company they work for by steering it into new markets, new opportunities, or new audiences\. - [Award for Excellence in AI Value Creation](https://wlda.tech/nominate/award-for-excellence-value-ai/): Recognizing companies with 12\+ months of enterprise\-wide AI adoption, delivering clear business impact and fostering innovation, inclusion, and upskilling\. Open to startups, scale\-ups, and Fortune 1000s\. ## Moderator Items - [Video Resources](https://wlda.tech/moderator-items/resources-2/) - [Moderators Directory](https://wlda.tech/moderator-items/moderator-directory/): A directory of Moderators - [Proposals \& Feedback](https://wlda.tech/moderator-items/proposals-feedback/) - [About WLDA](https://wlda.tech/moderator-items/mastermind-circles-overview/) - [Resources](https://wlda.tech/moderator-items/resources/) ## ETN Templates - [Event Template Nine](https://wlda.tech/etn-template/event-template-nine/) - [Event Template Eight](https://wlda.tech/etn-template/event-template-eight/) - [Event Template Five](https://wlda.tech/etn-template/event-template-five/) - [Event Template Six](https://wlda.tech/etn-template/event-template-six/) - [Event Template Four](https://wlda.tech/etn-template/event-template-four/) ## Events - [test registration](https://wlda.tech/wlda-event/test-registration/) - [2026 WLDA SUMMIT AND AWARDS GALA MEMBERS REGISTRATION](https://wlda.tech/wlda-event/2026-wlda-awards-gala/) - [2026 WLDA SUMMIT \& AWARDS GALA NON\-MEMBERS REGISTRATION](https://wlda.tech/wlda-event/2026-wlda-summit-awards-gala-non-members/) - [Regional Meet Up: WLDA x Autodesk in San Francisco](https://wlda.tech/wlda-event/regional-meets-up-wlda-x-autodesk-in-san-fransisco/) - [Governing the AI Workforce Mitigating the Systemic Risk of Autonomous Agents WLDA x okta](https://wlda.tech/wlda-event/okta-wlda/) ## Schedule - [2026 WLDA Summit Agenda](https://wlda.tech/etn-schedule/2026-wlda-summit/) - [Day 3 — Scaling \& Wrap\-up](https://wlda.tech/etn-schedule/day-3-scaling-wrap-up/) - [Day 2 — Systems](https://wlda.tech/etn-schedule/day-2-systems/) - [Day 1 — Foundations](https://wlda.tech/etn-schedule/day-1-foundations/) - [Thursday](https://wlda.tech/etn-schedule/vlf-2026-the-ai-native-enterprise/) ## Attendees - [](https://wlda.tech/etn-attendee/18380-2/) - [](https://wlda.tech/etn-attendee/18377-2/) - [](https://wlda.tech/etn-attendee/18374-2/) - [](https://wlda.tech/etn-attendee/18372-2/) - [](https://wlda.tech/etn-attendee/18369-2/) ## Categories - [2025](https://wlda.tech/category/2025/) - [Past Events](https://wlda.tech/category/past-events/) - [Gala](https://wlda.tech/category/gala/) - [2023](https://wlda.tech/category/2023/) - [Summit](https://wlda.tech/category/summit/) ## Tags - [wlda awards gala](https://wlda.tech/tag/wlda-awards-gala/) - [2024](https://wlda.tech/tag/2024/) - [2023](https://wlda.tech/tag/2023/) - [AI](https://wlda.tech/tag/ai/) - [DEI](https://wlda.tech/tag/dei/) ## Product categories - [Virtual](https://wlda.tech/product-category/virtual/) - [Uncategorized](https://wlda.tech/product-category/uncategorized/) - [Linkedin Live](https://wlda.tech/product-category/linkedin-live/) - [WLDA NATION](https://wlda.tech/product-category/wlda-nation/) - [Monthly](https://wlda.tech/product-category/wlda-nation/monthly/) ## Category - [Virtual](https://wlda.tech/etn_category/virtual/) - [In person](https://wlda.tech/etn_category/in-person/) - [Featured](https://wlda.tech/etn_category/featured/) ## Speaker Category - [Speaker](https://wlda.tech/etn-speaker-category/speaker/) - [Organizer](https://wlda.tech/etn-speaker-category/organizer/) - [Sandy Carter](https://wlda.tech/etn-speaker-category/sandy-carter/) - [WLDA events Coordinator](https://wlda.tech/etn-speaker-category/wlda-events-coordinator/) - [Shertina Mawuenyega](https://wlda.tech/etn-speaker-category/shertina-mawuenyega/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://wlda.tech/sitemap_index.xml)