🌟 Women Techmakers Addis: International Women's Day 2024 Celebration 🌐💻

🌟 Women Techmakers Addis: International Women's Day 2024 Celebration in Partnership with ALX Ethiopia 🌐💻
In collaboration with ALX Ethiopia, Women Techmakers Addis proudly presents an extraordinary celebration of International Women's Day on March 9, 2024, in the vibrant city of Addis Ababa. Together, we're merging empowerment, innovation, and collaboration to bring women in technology from diverse backgrounds and experiences together for an unforgettable event.

🚀 Unleash Your Potential:

Embark on a day of discovery as we delve into the latest trends, advancements, and opportunities in the tech industry. Our lineup of distinguished speakers, including industry experts and thought leaders, will share invaluable insights and success stories to inspire and propel your career forward.

🤝 Build lasting connections:

Connect with a community of like-minded individuals and professionals in the vibrant tech ecosystem of Addis Ababa. Our interactive sessions and networking opportunities are designed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and the creation of meaningful connections that extend beyond the event.

🎓 Skill Enhancement Workshops:

Engage actively in hands-on workshops guided by experts across various tech domains. From coding and development to emerging technologies, these workshops are crafted to help you sharpen your skills, gain practical insights, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

🌍 Global Impact, Local Influence:

Celebrate the rich diversity of women in technology and explore how our collective efforts can make a global impact while embracing and preserving the unique local identities within the Addis Ababa tech community.

🎉 Empowerment Through Knowledge:

Immerse yourself in a day filled with inspiration, education, and celebration. The Women Techmakers Addis event is a platform to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving tech landscape.

📌This event is exclusively for women in tech, and we encourage you to invite your female colleagues, friends, and peers to join us.

Agenda

9:30 AM: Registration

10:00 AM: Opening Remarks

ALX Ethiopia | WTM Addis

10:20 AM: Keynote

Myriam Said, Digital Advisor, Office of the Prime Minister

11:10 AM: Panel Discussion | Shaping the Tech Entrepreneurship Landscape

Moderator: Nasreen Adem, Panelists: Betelhem Dessie, Samrawit Fikru, Kalkidan
Arega

12:00 PM: Panel Discussion | Securing Local and Global Opportunities

Moderator: Meti Shewaye , Panelists: Kalkidan Mulugeta, Henna Fufa , Kalkidan Tesfaye, Mulu Tsega

12:40 PM: 📸 Group Photo

1:00 PM: Lunch 🍕

2:10 PM: TechHER Tales: Triumphs, Challenges, and Innovations

Efri Dereje, Senior Marketing Manager, Gebeya Inc.

2:30 PM: Workshop | 🤖 AI/ML | Unlocking the Power of AI: Learn the Fundamentals & Explore Everyday Applications

Bethelehem Dagnachew Mulugeta, Co-founder and CTO at Scitech Valley

2:30 PM: Workshop | ☁ Cloud | Unlock the Cloud: Basics About Cloud Computing Concepts

Selamawit Addis, Electrical and Computer Engineer / Freelancer

2:30 PM: Workshop | 🐱‍💻Cybersecurity | Enhance Your Cybersecurity Know-How: Practical Tips for Online Safety!

Hana Tesfaye, Senior Cyber Security Officer / Pentester

2:30 PM: Workshop | 📱 Mobile Development | Code Once, Run Everywhere: Building High-Performance Cross-Platform Apps with Flutter

Woynshet Biluhatu, Team Lead at Chapa

2:30 PM: Workshop | 💻Website Development | Web Wonders 101: Building Your First Website from Start to Finish

Hana Girma, Front-end Engineer, Chapa Financial Technologies

2:30 PM: Workshop | 🤖 AI/ML | AI Chronicles: Unveiling the Past to Understand the Present and Shape the Future

Ayda Sultan, Research Intern, KAUST

3:20 PM: Closing Remarks

ALX Ethiopia | WTM Addis, Group Photo & Networking

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Speakers

Myriam Said - Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia (Digital Advisor)

Meet Myriam Said , a digital economy advisor within the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, spearheading the nation's transition into the digital age. Former Director of the National Digital Transformation Program at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Myriam led the crafting of "Digital Ethiopia 2025," focusing on fostering an inclusive digital landscape.
With over 1…

Efri Dereje - Gebeya Inc (Senior Marketing Manager)

Efri Dereje is widely acknowledged within the LinkedIn community as a leading authority in digital marketing, boasting more than 8 years of proven success in propelling growth through strategic marketing initiatives. Her proficiency in optimizing conversions and amplifying traction has yielded impressive outcomes, including elevating landing page conversion rates from 0.8% to an astound…

Bethelehem Mulugeta - SciTech Valley (Co-founder)

Meet Bethelehem Mulugeta , a passionate computer engineer, full-stack developer, and top-rated Upwork freelancer. With a fervent enthusiasm for AI and machine learning, Bethlehem is not just a project manager and system architect but a dedicated individual working to create a significant impact on society through the right technology.
Co-founder of SciTech Valley, a company aspiri…

Selamawit Addis

Meet Selamawit Addis, an Electrical and Computer Engineer with a self-taught skill set in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing. Join us as Selamawit takes you on a journey through the basics, demystifying Cloud Computing concepts and offering insights into its transformative power.
As a freelancer with a diverse skill set, Selamawit brings practical knowledge and a passion for simpli…

Hana Tesfaye

As an adept pen tester with over 3 years in the industry, Hana has honed her skills by working on numerous web and mobile applications spanning crucial sectors, including e-commerce, ride-hailing, finance, healthcare, and more.
Dive into the workshop and benefit from Hana's expertise, as she follows industry-best practices and employs established benchmarks such as OWASP and NIST. …

Woynshet Bilihatu - Chapa (Team Lead)

Meet Woynshet Bilihatu a highly skilled and experienced software engineer specializing in mobile app development and front-end development. With over 3+ years of industry experience, she has a proven track record of successfully designing, developing, and delivering a wide range of applications, from single-page web applications to specialized business mobile apps. She possesses ex…

Hanna Girma - Chapa Financial Technologies (Front-End Engineer)

Meet Hanna Girma, a dedicated Front-End Engineer with over 3 years of expertise and a passion for creating user-friendly interfaces. From responsive design to mastering technologies like Laravel and React, Hana's journey is an inspiring testament to the art of web development.
Proudly holding a degree in Software Engineering from Addis Ababa University, Hana's foundation in progra…

Ayda Sultan - KAUST (Research Intern)

Meet Ayda an ML researcher working on uncovering how ML models work at the neuron level. Currently a research intern at KAUST, Ayda focuses on discretizing various intermediate outputs within ML models while concurrently developing mechanistic interpretability tools. She previously worked as a research assistant at the University of Michigan on semi-supervised image segmentati…

Panelists

Betelhem Dessie - iCog (CEO)

Meet Betelhem Dessie , the visionary CEO of iCog Anyone Can Code (iCog-ACC), bringing over fifteen years of expertise to Ethiopia's thriving tech scene.
At iCog-ACC, Betelhem is at the forefront of democratizing technology education for the nation's youth. Her leadership is dedicated to fostering accessible and inclusive learning environments, shaping the future of tech education …

Kalkidan Arega - Toopan Gravity Ethiopia (CEO)

Meet Kalkidan Arega, a dedicated Project Management Executive and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a remarkable 15+ years of exceptional performance and effective leadership.
Kalkidan's expertise spans across multiple business markets, including oil & gas, agribusiness, and chemicals. She focuses on building project organizations, enhancing project operations through optimizatio…

Samrawit Fikru - RIDE (Chief Executive Officer)

Meet Samrawit Fikru , the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of RIDE, bringing multiple years of invaluable experience in software development to our panel.
Samrawit's expertise extends to developing robust web applications, utilizing a variety of programming languages and frameworks tailored to project requirements and features. Beyond her technical prowess, she serves as a Board Me…

Kalkidan Mulugeta - ClearSkies ICT Technology (Co-Founder)

Meet Kalkidan Mulugeta, the visionary co-founder of ClearSkies ICT Technology in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, specializing in Telecoms Value Added Services and Technology Consulting. Kalkidan's wealth of experience spans both the public and private sectors, making her a dynamic force as a business owner, consultant, and employee.
Her journey into the realms of research and mobile techno…

Hena Fufa - The Kinnect Company (Software Developer)

Meet Hena Fufa, a progress-driven and forward-thinking software developer with over three years of invaluable experience. Well-versed in every aspect of the software development lifecycle and end-to-end project development, from meticulous requirement analysis to thorough testing.
Hena brings more than technical prowess to the table. With excellent verbal and written communication…

Kalkidan Tesfaye

Meet Kalkidan Tesfaye, a versatile Software Engineer and Content Creator with a profound passion for backend technologies. With a rich background working for various companies, startups, and big corporations worldwide, Kalkidan brings a wealth of international experience to the table.
Beyond her technical prowess, Kalkidan dedicates time to sharing her insights through wr…

Mulu Tsega - Aevue (Software Product Manager and Software Engineer)

Meet Mulu Tsega, a dynamic Software Product Manager and Software Engineer at Aevue, an international company operating in both the USA and Ethiopia. Armed with a bachelor's degree in Information Systems from Wolaita Sodo University, Mulu is currently pursuing her MSc in Software Engineering at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University.
Mulu's journey as a tech visionary unfold…

Moderators

Nasreen M. Adem - ACE Investment and Impact Advisors (Managing Partner)

Meet Nasreen M. Adem, a distinguished Senior Investment Advisor, celebrated for her outstanding contributions to the public policy arena. Armed with a B.A. in Economics from Arba Minch University, Nasreen is a seasoned professional wielding expertise in Nonprofit Organizations, Negotiation, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Communication.

Meti Shewaye Yilma

Meet መቲ Meti Shewaye Yilma , a luminary with over 20 years of enriching experience in broadcast and print media. With a profound understanding of the Ethiopian media landscape and a vast network of African media professionals, Meti has left an indelible mark.
As a skilled content developer, producer, and bilingual TV and radio host in Amharic and English, Meti seamlessly bl…

Host

Eldana Geremew - Y-Tech (Co-founder and CMO)

Meet Eldana Geremew, the Co-founder and CMO of Y-Tech, a dedicated professional specializing in helping businesses craft holistic brand identities and enhance their storytelling approach. With over 3 years of experience in digital marketing, communications, and branding, Eldana brings a wealth of expertise in guiding companies towards optimizing their online presence and engaging with their au…

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Partners

ALX Ethiopia (https://www.alxethiopia.com)
ALX Ethiopia is a leading technology training provider that offers fully sponsored programs to young Ethiopians. Our programs are designed to accelerate the careers of our learners and equip them with the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy. If you are a young Ethiopian who is passionate about technology, then ALX is the right place for you. Apply today and start your journey to a successful career in tech!

SAND TECHNOLOGIES (https://www.sandtech.com/)

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