Women Build AI
WBAINORCAL 2026

Sabrina Ramonov

OCTOBER 3 TO 9, 2026

Our week together, in photos.

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Five days in the Bay.

An exclusive talk at The Battery, lunches and dinners, and a morning on the Presidio trails. Small tables, good food, and room to actually meet each other. Every gathering is an opportunity to deepen your network, so join us for the ones that fit your schedule.

The Agenda

October 3

Saturday

  1. Gaby's Terrace at dusk with fire pit, string lights, and a long dining table under redwoods.Gaby's Terrace dining table at sunset with soft light through the oaks.A woman roasting a marshmallow over the stone fire pit at Gaby's Terrace, glass of red wine nearby.Sunset view from Gaby's Terrace overlooking the hills with string lights and the Place du Bonheur sign.
    6 PM · Saturday, Oct 3

    Kickoff at Gaby's Terrace

    We gather in the Los Gatos hills for a welcome evening to kick off the week. Homemade Mexican, fire pit, mountain views.

    • Fire pit
    • Mountain views
    • Homemade Mexican cuisine
    • S'mores
    Los Gatos, CaliforniaRegistration closed
October 6

Tuesday

  1. Welcome Happy Hour at Nola at 535 Ramona St, Palo Alto
    4 PM · Tuesday, Oct 6

    Welcome Happy Hour at Nola

    Kick off the Palo Alto stretch at Nola. This is a no-host bar, so drinks are on your own tab. Come mix and mingle, 4 PM to 6 PM.

    • 4 to 6 PM
    • No-host bar
    535 Ramona St, Palo AltoRegistration closed
October 7

Wednesday

  1. Lunch at Evvia at 420 Emerson St, Palo Alto
    12 PM · Wednesday, Oct 7

    Lunch at Evvia

    We gather for lunch at Evvia Estiatorio, Palo Alto's beloved Greek institution and Kokkari's sister restaurant. Lunch starts at noon.

    • Greek
    • Kokkari's sister restaurant
    • Near Stanford
    420 Emerson St, Palo AltoRegistration closed
  2. Sabrina Speaks at the Stanford d.school at 416 Escondido Mall, Stanford
    6 PM · Wednesday, Oct 7

    Sabrina Speaks at the Stanford d.school

    Sabrina gives a talk at Stanford's d.school at 6 PM, at Building 550, 416 Escondido Mall, Stanford. The building is in a pedestrian zone, so park at the Tresidder or Galvez lot.

    Agenda

    1. 6:00 PM

      Fireside & Q&A: Sabrina on building and teaching AI.

    2. 6:30 PM

      Masterclass: A dive into loop engineering and how to think about iterative systems.

    3. 7:00 PM

      Debate: To loop or not to loop? Human in the loop, on the loop, or out of it.

    4. 7:30 PM

      Loop Sprint: Low-res, paper-based Creative Gym exercise applying loop design to your own life and work.

    5. 8:00 PM

      Pitch & Feedback: Audience share-outs with feedback from Sabrina and d.school faculty.

    6. 8:30 PM

      Network: Mix and mingle with other "women kicking ass and taking names in this AI Game."

    About the masterclass+

    What is it?

    "To Loop or Not to Loop" is an interactive masterclass focused on the power of "loop engineering" and featuring Sabrina Ramonov. Hosted by Creative Gym faculty Grace Hawthorne and Seamus Yu Harte. Inspired by scientifically proven approaches to build your creative muscles from the Creative Gym curriculum, the session is designed to be part conversation, part community building, part creative workout.

    What is looping?

    AI agents now run in "loops" that prompt, execute and audit their own work before continuing in a "loop".

    What are we curious about?

    In a world where automated loops are increasing by the day, what are we giving up and what are we gaining? Which loops should we hand over, and which should we keep our hands on?

    To Loop or Not to Loop?

    The real question is: Where do we step in?

    • Stanford campus
    • Talk
    • Evening
    416 Escondido Mall, StanfordRegistration closed
October 8

Thursday

  1. A sunny outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and modern buildings in Mission Bay.Looking down on the pool, spa, and sun loungers in the courtyard.A shaded courtyard lounge with sofas under a living green canopy.A fire pit courtyard with white lounge chairs and lush plants.
    11 AM · Thursday, Oct 8

    Poolside Lunch at Sabrina's

    Kick off the day by poolside. Sabrina is opening up the huge common area where she is staying for a sunny afternoon of lunch, flowing cocktails, and good conversation by the water. Lunch is on Sabrina. Bring a swimsuit and jump in, or grab a lounger and soak up the sun. The exact address arrives by email.

    Mission Bay, San FranciscoRegistration closed
  2. Sabrina Speaks at The Battery at 717 Battery St, San Francisco
    6 PM · Thursday, Oct 8

    Sabrina Speaks at The Battery

    The anchor night. Doors open at 6 PM and the talk runs 6 PM to 7 PM. The Battery is opening the room to their members, so expect a full house of about 100.

    • Doors 6 PM
    • Members club
    • Full house
    717 Battery St, San FranciscoRegistration closed
  3. A fire pit courtyard with white lounge chairs and lush plants.A shaded courtyard lounge with sofas under a living green canopy.A sunny outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and modern buildings in Mission Bay.Looking down on the pool, spa, and sun loungers in the courtyard.
    7:30 PM · Thursday, Oct 8

    Evening Lounge at Sabrina's

    After the talk at The Battery, Sabrina opens up the lounge where she is staying in Mission Bay from 7:30 PM to 11 PM. Food, drinks, and an easy evening of conversation. The exact address arrives by email.

    • Evening reception
    • Lounge
    • Mission Bay
    Mission Bay, San FranciscoRegistration closed
October 9

Friday

  1. Presidio Morning: Hike & Food Truck Picnic at Picnic Place, Presidio Tunnel Tops, 200 French Court, San Francisco, CA 94129
    10:30 AM · Friday, Oct 9

    Presidio Morning: Hike & Food Truck Picnic

    An easy morning walk with Golden Gate views, bookended by stretching led by Diane Waye. We meet at Picnic Place by the East Meadow lawn at Presidio Tunnel Tops. Afterward, the Presidio Pop Up food trucks are steps away, so grab whatever you're craving (lunch is on your own tab) and eat with the bridge straight ahead.

    Be on time: Diane Waye leads a stretch at 10:30 AM sharp, then we hike, then she leads a post-hike stretch.

    Bring: a towel and a bottle of water in a small backpack you can carry on the trail.

    Meet: Picnic Place by the East Meadow lawn, Presidio Tunnel Tops, 200 French Court, San Francisco.

    Parking: the French Court lot is tiny. Park at 122 Anza Ave across the way (hourly, pay at the kiosk), or carpool with other guests, Lyft or Uber.

    • Easy flat walk
    • Golden Gate views
    • Food trucks on site
    • Reserved picnic spot
    Picnic Place, Presidio Tunnel Tops, 200 French Court, San Francisco, CA 94129Registration closed
  2. Closing Night at Culinary Artistas at 900 North Point St, San Francisco
    5 PM · Friday, Oct 9

    Closing Night at Culinary Artistas

    We close the week in a waterfront studio at Ghirardelli Square with sweeping views of the Bay and Alcatraz. Doors open at 5 PM, and we go until 11 PM. This will also be an amazing opportunity to participate in an AMA session with Sabrina.

    • Bay and Alcatraz views
    • 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Mic and big screen
    • Closing night
    900 North Point St, San FranciscoRegistration closed

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