2nd Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology has ended

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2nd Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology

#TechWomenAfrica

08:30 GMT

Registration / Check-in Omanye Foyer

09:30 GMT

Welcome and opening remarks from hosts Omanye I & IIOnica N. Makwakwa • Nanjira Sambuli

09:50 GMT

Opening Keynote Omanye I & IISonia Jorge • Hon. Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful

10:15 GMT

Fireside Chat: Leadership in Technology Policy Omanye I & IIEleanor Sarpong • Barkatou Sabi Boun Adamou • Dr. Omobola Johnson • Bitilokho Ndiaye • Hon. Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful

11:00 GMT

Summit Photo Omanye Steps (outside)

11:15 GMT

Tea/coffee networking break Omanye Foyer

11:45 GMT

Panel discussion: Policy Engagement — the what, why and how Omanye I & IINanjira Sambuli • Estelle Akofio-Sowah • Neku Atawodi-Edun • Grace Githaiga • Bitilokho Ndiaye • Tadzoka Pswarayi • Berhan Taye

12:40 GMT

Explainer about parallel workshops & expectations mapping Omanye I & IIAna Brandusescu

13:00 GMT

Lunch Omanye Gardens

14:00 GMT

Parallel Workshop 1: Introduction to Community Networks (FR/EN) Omanye IIIProf Nicola Bidwell • Riba Isabelle • Sol Luca de Tena Parallel Workshop 2: Wikipedia edit-a-thon (FR/EN) Omanye I & IIColette Guébo • Zita Ursula Zage Parallel Workshop 3: Enhancing Digital security and advocacy for women & girls in Africa (EN/FR) Omanye IVCecilia Maundu • Cheryl Yugi

15:45 GMT

Tea/afternoon break Omanye Foyer

16:30 GMT

Lightning presentations Omanye I & IIAna Brandusescu

17:00 GMT

Day One Roundup Omanye I & II

19:00 GMT

A4AI 5th Anniversary Gala Omanye I & II

07:30 GMT

Power Breakfast (By Invitation Only). Role of Incubators and Venture Capital in Supporting Female Entrepreneurs in the Tech Sector (Hosted by AfDB)Gloria Muhoro

09:30 GMT

Welcome and today’s objectives Omanye I & IIOnica N. Makwakwa • Nanjira Sambuli

09:45 GMT

Panel Discussion: Women and the Web Omanye I & IIJama Jack • Jemila Abdulai • Kudzai Mubaiwa • Chantal Naré • Prudence Nyamishana

11:00 GMT

Tea/coffee networking break Omanye Foyer

11:30 GMT

Lightning Presentation Omanye I & IIAna Brandusescu • Siphokazi Feke

11:45 GMT

Fireside Chat: Women Advancing STEAMD Omanye I & IIOnica N. Makwakwa • Mame Aminata Diambo • Siphokazi Feke • Regina Agyare Honu • Mandisa Khanyile • Ayorkor Korsah

13:00 GMT

Lunch Omanye Gardens

14:00 GMT

Parallel Workshop 1: Introduction to Community Networks (FR/EN) Omanye IIIProf Nicola Bidwell • Riba Isabelle • Sol Luca de Tena Parallel Workshop 2: Wikipedia edit-a-thon (FR/EN) Omanye I & IIColette Guébo • Zita Ursula Zage Parallel Workshop 3: Enhancing Digital security and advocacy for women & girls in Africa (EN/FR) Omanye IVCecilia Maundu • Cheryl Yugi

16:00 GMT

Tea/coffee networking break Omanye Foyer

16:15 GMT

Lightning Presentations: Get to Know #TechWomenAfrica Partners! Omanye I & IINanjira Sambuli • Hawa Ba • Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot • Alicia Hammond • Carla Licciardello • Gloria Muhoro

17:30 GMT

Open Night

09:30 GMT

Welcome to Day Three Omanye I & IIOnica N. Makwakwa • Nanjira Sambuli

09:40 GMT

#TechWomenAfrica: Partner Lightning Talk Omanye I & IINanjira Sambuli • Muthoni Maingi

09:45 GMT

WORLD CAFE SESSIONS: Institutional Support for Women in Tech Omanye I & IINanjira Sambuli • Hawa Ba • Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot • Alicia Hammond • Carla Licciardello • Gloria Muhoro

11:15 GMT

Tea & Coffee Break Omanye Foyer

11:45 GMT

Lightning presentations Omanye I & IINanjira Sambuli

12:00 GMT

‘Open Mic’ & Calls for Solidarity Omanye I & IIOnica N. Makwakwa

12:45 GMT

Short Break Omanye I & II

13:00 GMT

Closing Lunch Omanye I & II

14:30 GMT

Parallel Workshops Multiple rooms (see description)

16:00 GMT

Tea & Coffee Break Omanye Foyer

16:30 GMT

Parallel Workshops Continued Multiple rooms (see description)