The Smart Hustle: Berkeley College 11th Annual Women's Entrepreneurship Week Examines AI Strategies for Small Businesses
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Berkeley College will explore how entrepreneurs can use artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that are practical and accessible during its 11th annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week event, “The Smart Hustle: AI for Small Business,” on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in New York City and via livestream.
Register Today! This event is open to students, alumni, and the community at-large. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register or visit BerkeleyCollege.edu/WEW.
The event features networking opportunities, a keynote address by best-selling author and career coach Alexis King, and a conversation with a panel of entrepreneurs and technology leaders.
“This year marks the 11th anniversary of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week at Berkeley College and more than a decade of celebrating women who share their stories, successes, and challenges to inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs,” said Kelly J. Depsee, Senior Director, Communications, Berkeley College. “Our 2026 theme, ‘The Smart Hustle: AI for Small Business,’ examines how AI is more than a technology buzzword, but a tool that can help small business owners save time, reduce costs, and compete more effectively.”
Meet Our Speakers
Keynote: Alexis King, Bestselling Author and Career Coach
Alexis King, a Microsoft-Certified AI Transformation Leader, is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, executive coach, entrepreneur, and Amazon bestselling author who helps women navigate change, stay valuable, and lead confidently as AI reshapes the way we work. With more than 20 years of experience in leadership and entrepreneurship, she equips audiences to adapt through uncertainty, stay competitive and engaged, and drive their careers forward.
Moderator: Maria Rivera, Director, Continuing Education and Professional Development, Berkeley College
Panelists:
- Moon Chang, Founder, Moon Chang NY and Professor, Fashion, Berkeley College Larry L. Luing School of Business®
- Naomi Kraus, Founder and Principal Consultant, Veracitas Group LLC
- Renee Kretz, Founder, Mi-Era
- Daniela Palacios, Founder, Para KIDS!
- Ashley Scott, Founder, Data Girl Ash
Sponsorships: A limited number of sponsorships is available. To learn more about sponsorships for our 2026 event, email KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans for 13 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.
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