Amman, April 10 – The Crown Prince Foundation, through Al Hussein Technical University — one of its programs — organized an event on Thursday titled “Insights from Silicon Valley Women: Inspiring Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Technology,” as part of its ongoing efforts to support and empower youth and provide access to top global expertise and opportunities in the fields of technology and innovation.

The event featured five distinguished women at the forefront of Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem, alongside a prominent Lebanese expert. The women shared their invaluable insights and career journeys with an audience of over 500 youth, students, and tech professionals at the King Hussein Business Park.

Attendees were engaged by a series of dynamic, TED-style talks that explored key topics including the transformative power of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, robotics, social innovation, and strategic technology investment.

The event also emphasized women’s empowerment, addressing the challenges and opportunities for women in tech workplaces and the importance of girls’ participation in STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). A vibrant panel discussion further discussed the future of female leadership in the digital age.

The sessions, which were livestreamed across the Foundation’s social media platforms, garnered significant online engagement highlighting the strong interest in technology and innovation within Jordan.

The event continued at HTU with a series of hands-on workshops led by the Silicon Valley experts. These workshops provided practical insights into venture capital strategies (Rekha Pai), innovation for social good (Jill Finlayson), hardware-based AI and IoT (Kathy Giori), smart city development (Aseel Honein), and cultivating confidence and leadership for women in tech (Terri Khonsari and Hosai Omarakhil).

This event aligns with the Crown Prince Foundation’s strategic vision to foster global collaboration and create pathways for youth in Jordan to excel in high-impact industries. By connecting local talent with global thought leaders, the Foundation is driving Jordan’s knowledge economy and shaping its digital future.