Ayumi Moore Aoki is a social entrepreneur and visionary leader committed to driving positive and sustainable change through technology. As the Founder and CEO of Women in Tech® Global, Ayumi has spearheaded a global movement that empowers women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). With headquarters in Paris and a presence in over 50 countries, the organization has over 250,000 members and aims to empower 5 million women and girls in STEAM by 2030.
Under Ayumi’s leadership, Women in Tech® Global operates on four pillars: education, business, digital inclusion, and advocacy. These pillars underpin the organization’s comprehensive approach to equipping women with the skills necessary for STEAM careers, supporting women entrepreneurs and leaders, ensuring digital access for all, and driving systemic change to challenge gender biases in the tech industry.
Ayumi Moore Aoki’s role as a tech diplomat has proven effective in uniting international stakeholders across government, NGOs, academia, and the private sector. Her work on the inaugural Women in Tech US-EU Trade Mission has been instrumental in creating transatlantic opportunities for US female tech entrepreneurs, a project led by US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Marisa Lago. The Women in Tech Global Summit, recognized with the high patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron, highlights its global impact. Women in Tech® Global has established strategic partnerships with UN Women and various countries including France, Cape Verde, Burundi, USA, Uzbekistan, and Malaysia, and is an active member of the Edison Alliance of the World Economic Forum.
As a Member of the International Consultative Group of Experts for Closing the Gender Gap in Science at UNESCO, Ayumi contributes her expertise to shape global policies and initiatives. Her influence extends to major international platforms, where she frequently speaks at prestigious events including LEAP (Riyadh), TEDx Ist (Portugal), UFM Business Forum (Barcelona), GMI Summit (Dubai), Paris Blockchain Summit, INMerge Summit (Baku), and IVS (Kyoto). She has also delivered keynote addresses at the UN ESCAP Summit in Almaty, UN Asia’s Forum, and renowned academic institutions such as Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC, Sciences Po, and École des Ponts in France.
Born in Brazil to a Brazilian mother and Japanese father, Ayumi’s diverse upbringing shaped her beliefs. Moving to South Africa during apartheid, she witnessed injustices and discrimination, fueling her desire to challenge oppressive norms based on gender and race.
In 2008, Ayumi’s journey into the tech world began with self-taught coding, which transformed her life and career, eventually leading to the founding of Women in Tech® Global in 2018. A Doctoral Candidate pursuing her Executive Doctoral Business Administration (EDBA) program at the École des Ponts Business School, Ayumi’s research focuses on Tech Diplomacy: Bridging the Digital Divide and Promoting Global Equity, further deepening her expertise in driving systemic change through technology and international cooperation.
