Women in Tech week to be held across 40 countries this month
What men can do women can do it better, well the phrase is all around the place and we have learnt to incorporate it, Women in Tech week set to be held this month From September 26 – 30, 2016. Its is the first and largest ever global Women in Technology Week will hold, both physically and virtually, across 40 countries around the world.
The event brings together stakeholders supporting growth of women in technology and leadership.
It includes curated user generated events with event partners across 40 countries with 400 events tracks bringing together 40,000 users onsite and virtually.
In Africa, the event will hold in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Rwanda (onsite), and Angola, Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Cameroon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Zambia, Senegal (virtual).
Held simultaneously in all the countries, the event will feature programs focused on supporting the growth of women in technology and the African growth using technology.
Each day of the event has different themes – technology, leadership, entrepreneur, work and talent – with discussions revolving around these themes.
Discussions will include women in leadership, digital Africa, social enterprise, work – life balance, security, innovation and technology for the next generation, et al.
The event is a veritable opportunity for women in tech to network, share and empower each other to improve and push forward the technology growth agenda.
“This is a collaborative attempt to build a global network, allowing us women to compare our challenges, learn from other countries and connect across borders to expand our influence,” said Ethel Cofie, founder of Women in Tech Africa and CEO of EDEL Technology Consulting.
Find out about the event in your locality (and book to attend of course) by clicking HERE.
Women in Tech Africa, an internationally recognized women’s group supporting African women working in tech, is the brain behind the event.
The event is sponsored by SAP, EDEL Technology Consulting, WeCreate Kenya, ISpace Foundation, Kawa Moka and many others.
Source Techloy
