You built a strong career.
Now steer it toward safer AI.

Mid-career women from any field, who want to direct their experience toward safer, more ethical AI. We specifically do not require any technical background, or prior AI/ AI safety experience. We are not screening for a specific industry or role,we are looking for women who have built things, taken initiative and tried things, and are genuinely ready to make this move.

We are looking for mid-career professionals, typically with seven or more years of experience. What matters more than a specific number is whether you have a strong skillset and built real professional depth - whether in a corporate, public sector, non-profit, governmental, or entrepreneurial context. 

We care more about your motivation to learn than what you already know. Maybe you have read some articles, listened to a few podcasts, or completed an introductory course. Maybe you have been sitting with this question for months without knowing where to start. All of that counts. We are not looking for high prior context, but some familiarity with the terminology will help you get more out of the program. We have put together a few starting points in the Resources section.

We are currently in the process of identifying and inviting mentors and speakers for the program. They will be women with deep experience and knowledge in the AI safety field, practitioners, researchers, and field-builders who understand what it takes to make a transition and can offer direct, honest guidance. We will share more details once confirmed.

The mastermind is free to attend. For a small number of participants we are able to support with childcare and travel costs. Travel stipends are mainly available for travel within Germany, with limited exceptions for wider Europe. Please note that we are not able to support with visa sponsorships. If you are already planning to be in Berlin for other events around these dates, self-funded travel of course is very welcome. Please mention your needs in the application form. We understand that applicants have work and family commitments, and we will do our best to assist where our grant capacity allows.

No. The AI Futures Lab is an in-person event in Berlin, and there is no option to join online.

We review applications for clarity of motivation, professional depth, and genuine readiness to contribute, whether through volunteer work, a fellowship, or a paid role. We aim to bring together a cohort with varied professional backgrounds. Waitlist applications for this or a future cohort will also be reviewed on this basis, not on a first-come, first-served basis.

Official applications have closed, and we are currently reviewing submissions for the November cohort. We aim to notify all applicants by early November. If selected, you will receive confirmation, venue details, preparation materials, and a short pre-event survey. You can still join the waitlist to be considered for this cohort if space becomes available, or for a future cohort. All applications will be reviewed; joining the waitlist does not guarantee a place.

The mastermind on November 11 and the morning of November 12 requires full attendance, since the sessions build on each other and the group dynamic matters. The public panel on the evening of November 12 is open to the wider public separately and does not require mastermind registration.