Prof. Veloso, currently Head of AI Research at J.P. Morgan and Herbert A. Simon University Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will be honored for her trailblazing contributions to artificial intelligence, as well as her inspirational leadership in academia and her enduring commitment to gender equality in science and technology.

 

The EWORA Honorary Award, established to recognize individuals, institutions, or governments that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing inclusive governance and women's representation at the highest levels, will be conferred at a special ceremony during the conference's closing dinner on June 27, 2025.

 

The event will include remarks by EWORA President Prof. Kerstin Tham and a tribute by Prof. Isabel Gil, Rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Prof. Veloso is expected to address the audience with reflections on the future of AI, the role of ethics in technological innovation, and the urgent need to cultivate diverse academic environments that empower women scientists and scholars.

 

This will mark another milestone in EWORA’s tradition of honoring transformative figures. Past recipients include the Government of Sweden (2018) and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain (2019), among others.

 

The 2025 EWORA Honorary Award will celebrate not only Prof. Veloso’s scientific achievements but also her enduring influence as a mentor, leader, and advocate for inclusive excellence in research and education.