As the world races into the era of artificial intelligence, one thing is clear: continuous learning is essential to keep up with the pace. The rise of AI isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a reset. For women in tech, it’s also an opportunity to lead the next chapter.
On November 4th, Women in Tech® Israel hosted HERizon AI, a first-of-its-kind six-hour hands-on workshop powered by Google Cloud Israel, KPMG Israel, and MyOp at the Google Offices in Tel Aviv. The event brought together a full room of 80 women developers and engineers ready to go beyond theory — to build, code, and lead with AI.
The event benefited from a wide media coverage, two daily economic papers publishing extensive interviews of Women in Tech® Israel team and their guests.
A Call to Lead the Reset
The day began with a warm introduction by Anne Baer, Chapter Director of Women in Tech Israel and CEO of iKare Innovation, who set the tone: “We need to catch the AI train now to be positioned as entrepreneurs, co-founders, and leaders in both technology and management.”
That message resonated through the morning talk by Keren Fanan, Co-Founder of Myop and Board Member of Women in Tech Israel, who urged participants to reset the rules and their mindset to thrive in the AI era. She reminded the room that in times of chaos, champions rise, that when no one knows the rules, the opportunity is equal, and that the voice of gender should never hold anyone back. Her talk positioned AI not as a threat but as an open door for women to rise as innovators, entrepreneurs, and change agents.
From Insight to Action
The workshop then delved into hands-on learning with Google Cloud’s Jeff Dahan, who guided participants through building AI agents using Google’s Agent Development Kit (ADK): a first step in gaining practical, portfolio-ready experience with next-generation AI tools.
In the afternoon, Yarden Israeli, Head of Data Science at KPMG Israel, offered a grounded and personal perspective on building credibility and influence in AI. She shared a strategic framework for understanding what organizations truly need right now and outlined a clear north star to avoid chasing trends, instead using AI to drive meaningful impact.
Finally, Claudia Palierne, AI/ML Developer at KPMG, and Program Manager at Women in Tech® Israel, led an advanced Model Context Protocol (MCP) lab, teaching participants to build their own multi-agent ecosystems, a technical exercise that stretched both skills and imagination.
Empowering Skills and Community
HERizon AI was designed for women developers with 3+ years of experience, from software engineers to AI/ML developers and data scientists. The program balanced cutting-edge technical content with personal growth, creating a purpose-driven space where women could both sharpen their skills and expand their networks.
Thanks to the generous support of Google Cloud, KPMG, and MyOp, the workshop was offered free of charge, removing barriers to entry and making AI education accessible to more women in Israel’s growing tech ecosystem.
The Takeaway
HERizon AI marked another milestone in Women in Tech® Israel’s mission to empower 70,000 women and girls in STEM by 2030. It has been proven that when learning meets community and when women lead the conversation, the future of technology looks not just smarter, but fair.
