AI at the Ballot Box: Women Leaders on the Future of AI & Elections

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, join WISE DC for a timely conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the information environment around elections in the United States and globally. Women working across technology, civil society, and election policy will share their perspectives on the emerging challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and elections — from how voters access information and how digital threats are evolving to the questions facing institutions, policymakers, and practitioners working to protect electoral processes. Together, we’ll look at what we are learning from elections in 2026, including the U.S. midterms and experiences around the world, and what those lessons could mean for the future of AI, democracy, and election integrity. The panel will be held on October 22 at 6:00 PM and will be followed by a networking reception. Program 5:30: Doors open 6:00 – 6:10: Opening remarks from Michelle Nie Duncan, WISE Co-Founder and DC Co-Lead 6:10 – 7:10: Panel discussionAI, Information & the Future of Elections Lisa Poggiali, Chief AI Advisor, International Foundation for Electoral Systems Isabel Linzer, Elections and Democracy Policy Analyst, Center for Democracy & Technology Valeria de la Fuente, Digital Research Analyst, Institute for Strategic Dialogue Adrienne Goldstein, Senior Program Coordinator, GMF Technology Moderator: Genevieve Shea, WISE DC Co-Lead 7:10 – 8:00: Networking reception — light food and beverages provided Who should attend? Policymakers, technologists, election/democracy experts, civil society representatives, and researchers working on AI. This event is open to WISE community members and the general public — allies are welcome. The event is first-come, first-served, subject to host approval of your registration. About the Organizer WISE (Women in Safety and Ethics) is an international network of 250+ women working at the intersections of AI safety and ethics, with chapters in Paris, London, Washington DC, Delhi, Berlin, and Brussels. Founded at the AI Action Summit in Paris in February 2025, WISE creates spaces for meaningful connection, technical depth, and cross-sector collaboration. Thanks to our Host Prefect is a software company and open-source toolset for automating and orchestrating workflows, especially in data engineering, machine learning, and AI systems. Media Release By registering for and attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or recorded during the event. These photos and videos may be used by WISE for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes across various platforms, including but not limited to our website, social media channels, newsletters, and printed materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify event staff upon arrival, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. However, please note that in group settings, it may not always be possible to avoid incidental inclusion in photos or videos.