Women in Tech 2017 had gathered over 12,000 women, physically and virtually across the world. This year, the new edition of this large-scale event will be held from 18 to 22 September. Approximately 20,000 participants are expected to attend the conference. It aims to encourage and promote the place of African women in the world of technology.
Women in Tech Week is taking place simultaneously in more than 30 countries, including Mauritius. Last year, 250 people participated in the event. This year, new countries have been added to the list, including Uganda, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Mozambique, Morocco and Botswana.
20,000 entries expected for the 2018 edition of Women in Tech
For this new edition of Women in Tech Week, no less than 20,000 participants are expected. This will be an opportunity for women from the African region to exchange and take stock of their different experiences. This ranges from experience as a business owner to the development of technical and soft skills. FYI, the keynote speakers for this 2018 edition will be Ethel Cofie, Lexy Owusu-Boahene, Patricia Obo-Nai and Phyllis Ntananga.
Pushing the boundaries and being open to new ideas
Women in Tech Week 2018 promises to be more educational and exciting. Indeed, the goal of the organizers is to push the limits, but also to bring a certain openness to new ideas. In addition, through a real networking opportunity, the conference aims to help women in the ICT sector to progress and grow in this field of activity.
Helping women to grow and progress in ICT
This exchange is intended to be inspiring, motivating and above all enriching for all women who work in the ICT field. As a reminder, in 2017, the highlight of the event was actually the “Best Female Digital Technology Entrepreneur”. The Women in Tech conference aims to provide women with all the necessary content to progress and flourish in this world.
Promoting IT and technology in Mauritius
Last weekend, the Infotech exhibition set the tone! In addition, in a fortnight’s time, Women in Tech is expected to continue the trend of technological innovations. Thus, this month of September should be the perfect opportunity to promote IT and technology in Mauritius. You can register online if you wish to participate. Discover below the program from September 18 to 22.
Program :
- Digital Africa Day- September 18, 2018,
Venue: Greenwich University Ebony, 09:30 – noon
- Tech and X Day(Tech and Agric, Tech and Health, Tech and Commerce, Tech and Architecture etc) – September 19, 2018
Venue: Greenwich University Ebony, 09:30 – noon
Venue: FAREI Wooton Farmer Training School, Curepipe, 13:00-15:00
- Teach a Skill Day-September 20, 2018,
Venue: Ceridian Learning Centre, Quatre Bornes, 09:30-midi
- Entrepreneurial Growth and Scale Day-September 21, 2018,
Venue: Greenwich University, Ebony, 09:30 – noon
- Career Leadership & Award Night-September 22, 2018,
Venue: Ceridian Learning Centre, 18:30-20:00
