EqualAI Badge© Program

Become badge certified in AI self-governance
The EqualAI Badge© Program prepares senior executives at companies developing or using AI for critical functions to ensure their brand is known for self-governance best practices.

 Earn the prestigious EqualAI Badge© certification

  • Executive-Focused
    Tailored for senior executives at companies developing or implementing critical AI systems
  • Comprehensive Preparation
    Master proven principles and practices for effective AI governance
  • Industry Recognition
    Establish your brand as a leader in AI self-governance standards
  • Exclusive Network
    Access to executive roundtables, knowledge sharing sessions, and peer connections across industries

About

As part of the program, senior executives will learn the ‘How Tos’ of developing and maintaining AI self-governance, will join an emerging community and network of like-minded senior executives, and will earn the EqualAI badge of certification for learning best practices.

“I was really impressed by the EqualAI program because of the kind of leaders this program brings together…the sessions have been extremely thought-provoking, and they have actually shaped…how to prioritize all of the problems we have to solve.”

— Meghna Sinha, VP of Artificial Intelligence and Data, Verizon

See the intro event video, featuring panelists Cathy O’Neil, Meredith Broussard, and Kathy Baxter, to learn more about the program.

“The opportunity to spend time and learn from Ethical AI pioneers and fellow leaders tackling similar issues has been invaluable for accelerating our Ethical AI initiative.”

— Reggie Townsend, VP of Data Ethics, SAS

Get a glimpse into EqualAI’s Inaugural AI Summit

EqualAI’s inaugural AI Summit gathered industry leaders to align on standards and best practices for an AI self-governance framework.

The EqualAI Badge Program for AI Self-Governance

Join our next cohort in November 2025, which will include the following sessions:

Introduction: Harms & Opportunities in the AI World

Miriam Vogel

President & CEO, EqualAI

Renée Cummings

Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Science and the first Data Activist-in-Residence at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science; WEF Data Equity Council & AI Governance Alliance; Non-Resident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution; Inaugural Senior Fellow, AI, Data, Public Policy at All Tech is Human; AI Innovator, AI Ethicist

Creating an effective AI assessment

Cathy O’Neil

Author, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Senior Advisor at EqualAI

Is your AI safe to launch?

Kathy Baxter

Principal Architect, Ethical AI Practice, Salesforce
Author, Understanding Your Users

Tools and Strategies to Operationalize Responsible AI Governance

Dawn Bloxwich

Director of Pioneering Responsibly at Google DeepMind

Peter Hallinan

Director of Responsible AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Role of Lawyers and the Law in AI Policy and Governance

Tom Lue

VP of Frontier AI Global Affairs at Google DeepMind

James Besley

Co-Head of Legal at Google DeepMind

Ivan Fong

Strategic Advisor at Medtronic, and Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

The AI Policy Landscape ft. Federal Agencies, Congress & Global Regulations

Max Katz

Policy Advisor in the Office of U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (New Mexico)

Zach Atran

Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of U.S. Representative Ted Lieu (California-District 36)

Aaron Cooper

Senior Vice President for Global Policy at the Business Software Alliance (BSA)

“I’ve been extremely impressed with the talks and speakers; it has been important for us at SBD to start our journey on Responsible AI with the support of the Badge program.”

— Mukesh Dalal, Chief AI Officer at Stanley Black & Decker

Contact us to register or learn more

Register now for our next cohort. Membership includes many benefits, including designated spots to participate in the Badge Program. To become a member, or if you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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