Women in Tech Africa

16 - 20 November
2020

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Women in Technology World Series conferences come together for one global online festival

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About

In response to COVID-19, we have decided to make an exciting shift, bringing together all of our Women in Tech World Series conferences to host our first-ever Women in Technology Online Festival!

10,000+ female tech professionals and diversity advocates from across the globe at The Women in Technology World Series Online Festival this November.

Join this week-long festival to celebrate the power of resilience amongst female tech professionals as we shine a light on the transformative tech engineered by women of all diverse backgrounds across the world.

10000+
ATTENDEES
250+
SPEAKERS
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SESSIONS
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DAYS

Why Attend?

Inspiration:
Position yourself right in the middle of new global insight, mind-opening content and new industry best practices.

Networking:
Identify role models, connect with mentors and engage in global discussions. We have curated a multitude of networking approaches for all your needs.

Career Development:
Immerse yourself in over 20 sessions curated to enhance your soft & technical skills, while engaging in holistic thought leadership to uncover the new paths in technology.

Inspiration:
Position yourself right in the middle of new global insight, mind-opening content and new industry best practices.

Content Themes

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Business Transformation

Rethink, realign, and redefine your business strategy to ignite incremental change and long term business success. By being ambitious in the blueprint you create for your business will allow you to attract & retain top talent..

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Business Transformation

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Diversity & Inclusion

Allies and advocates simply aren’t enough anymore, there needs to be a systematic change in attitude to evoke values and behaviours that support and create inclusive workplaces.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Career Development

Tech professionals are battling more obstacles in the fight for success than ever before. We’re entering an era that to get ahead and succeed we must control the narrative to our career progression through developing our own set..

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Career Development

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Technology Trends

We’re inundated with buzzwords and tech jargon as new technologies are pitted against each other to be the next unlock that transforms the way we live and work. How do you separate the white noise from the credible..

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Technology Trends

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Workshops & MasterClasses

We’ll close the week with Friday Focus; a whole day dedicated to offering attendees the opportunity to attend interactive workshops and expert-led masterclasses to supercharge & advance their learnings.

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Workshops & MasterClasses

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Talks from brands including:

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Speakers Include

Tina Tchen

President & CEO @ TIME'S UP & Former Chief of Staff to the First Lady Michelle Obama

Deepna Devkar

Vice President of Data Science and Engineering @ CNN

Marjan van Loon

President Director @ Shell Nederland

Richard Lord

CIO Asia Pacific @ HSBC Commercial Banking

Jane Mustoe

CIO @ Tesco

Simone Trindade Steel

Chief Data Officer @ Nationwide Building Society

Aubrey Blanche

The Mathpath (Math Nerd + Empath), Global Head of Equitable Design & Impact @ Culture Amp

Robin Hensley

VP of IT @ UPS

Angela Maragkopoulou

CIO @ Deutsche Telekom

Fiona O'Brien

Chief Channel Officer and Head of Operations EMEA @ Lenovo
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An inspiring, world-class event showcasing women's potential and impact which can drive the change needed.


Accountant - Dimension Data

The most motivating experience I have ever experienced in my tech career.


Software Analyst - Takealot.com

It's a great chance to see, feel and understand the African tech space.


Recruiter - Facebook

What to expect from #WITOnlineFestival

Network with a truly global audience
 
A unique and unrivalled opportunity to create real and lifelong connections with 10,000+ female tech professionals who are committed to supporting and championing inclusivity in tech.
Spill The Tea - Q&A with Speakers
 
The opportunity to quiz and question speakers at the Spill The Tea virtual portal about their journey into & experiences of being a tech professional
Career Advice Clinic
 
The Careers Advice Clinic will allow you to meet with expert leaders who are making themselves available throughout the week-long festival to offer career advice and tips! Each meeting will run for a maximum of 15 minutes and will operate on a first come first serve basis.
Professional Matchmaking
 
Interested in creating meaningful, business connections as you look to build your global network? Do so by joining us in participating in our dedicated professional matchmaking service at The Women in Tech World Series Virtual Festival. Let’s get networking!
Wellbeing Hub 
 
Taking time out of your busy working day to take part in simple self-care practices is paramount to a healthy work-life balance. Press pause on your jam-packed day of content & networking to focus on improving your wellbeing by visiting our dedicated wellbeing hub.
Ascend Discussion Feed
 
Premium ticket holders can have the opportunity to continue the conversation on Ascend, our Women in Technology Community.

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