WIC is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural AI Image Equity Challenge, the “You Can’t Be What You Can’t See” competition, held as part of WIC’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
The competition invited creators to use AI to generate evocative visuals that challenge stereotypes and place women at the centre of technology narratives.
After careful consideration judged by a panel of leaders who are shaping the future of AI, technology and inclusion, the results are:
🥇 First place – ‘Binti and Lovelace’ by Cobi Calyx, PhD
“Binti and Lovelace” by Cobi Calyx evokes the intersection of culture and innovation, combining a sense of wonder to show how women are at the forefront of technological invention for social good.
🥈 Second place – ‘Bright ideas’ and ‘Bright future’ by Sophie Wright
“Bright ideas” and “Bright future” by Sophie Wright represent young and diverse minds at work, collaborative, learning and experimenting. Imagining a future shaped by young women in technology with inspiration that can be sparked in any Australian backyard.
🥉 Third place – ‘Future in her hands’ by Michelle Adams-Beutel
“Future in her hands” by Michelle Adams-Beutel celebrates Professor Daniela Rus, an influential leader in robotics and AI. Inspired by her words on collaboration and diversity, it portrays not just technical progress but the legacy of mentorship and curiosity passed from one generation to the next.
These entries were selected from a wide field of submissions and judged across four categories: representation and creativity, impact and storytelling, technical execution and quality, and ethical and responsible AI use.
We congratulate our three winners, and extend deep gratitude to all who entered the challenge. Each submission helped push forward the goal of elevating women’s presence in the visual narrative of technology. Your creativity, passion, and commitment are exactly what WIC hopes to foster in the tech sector.
We also thank our judges, sponsors, and partners whose support made this competition possible.
This challenge is part of WIC’s ongoing effort to reshape how we see women in ICT, building visibility, confidence, and equity in AI and tech landscapes.
