Events

Dereja, a social enterprise unit of the pioneering online recruitment platform Africa Jobs Network, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and other key stakeholders, is organizing the National Career Expo 2024.

Scheduled for November 6-7 at Millennium Hall, this expo is designed for recent graduates. If you’re a 2023/24 graduate, don’t miss this chance to meet top employers, discover exciting opportunities, and network with industry professionals—all in one place!

To attend the conference: Register here. 

ALX Africa Tech Championship is calling all young tech enthusiasts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! This competition is open to both high school and university students and will take place across Ethiopia, Ghana, and Rwanda.

By joining the first-ever cohort of the ALX African Tech Championship, you’re invited to Solve interesting tech challenges, network, and unlock valuable opportunities in the tech industry. 

Who Can Compete: 

• High School Category: No coding experience required. Just bring your passion for technology!
• University Category: For students with at least one year of coding experience.

Event Details:

• Start Date:
  • High School Category: October 26-27, 2024
  • University Category: October 27, 2024

Addis Ababa is set to host an exciting meetup as part of the African Early-Stage Investors Summit, bringing together a vibrant community of investors, angels, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem players.  

The mixer, organized by Kazana Fund and Innovative Finance Lab in collaboration with UNDP, promises to be a fantastic opportunity for networking and connection-building among key stakeholders in the region.

Participants can look forward to an engaging atmosphere designed to foster relationships and explore collaborative opportunities. The event is made possible with the support of GIZ and SAIS, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing Ethiopia's investment landscape.

Due to limited capacity, interested attendees are encouraged to secure their spots early. The specific location of the meetup will be disclosed on Tuesday, October 8. 

Register: Here 

Are you struggling to scale your jobtech marketplace platform? Leaders in the Ethiopian jobtech space are coming together to share their insights and help you achieve success!

The Jobtech Alliance is hosting a meetup on October 10th at 5 PM at the Afriwork offices in Addis Ababa. This event is designed specifically for founders and stakeholders navigating the complexities of building thriving marketplace platforms.

The discussion will focus on effective scaling strategies for Ethiopian Jobtech platforms, addressing the challenge of balancing growth while ensuring long-term success.

Hear from Industry Experts. The discussion will be moderated by Janet Wandia, Gender Lead at Jobtech Alliance.

Don't miss out! Sign up today 

Organized and hosted by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII), the 3^rd Pan African Artificial Intelligence Conference on Artificial Intelligence (PanAfriCon AI 2024) will convene at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from October 8-9, 2024. 

The conference will be attended by over 200 people from various backgrounds, including AI researchers, computational scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from Africa and over 40 countries worldwide.

The conference will be held both virtually and onsite, providing participants with the flexibility to attend in person or join remotely from anywhere in the world.

To attend the conference: Register here. 

The Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis-Ababa is a non-profit organization fostering cultural and linguistic exchanges between France and Ethiopia since 1907.

Located in the heart of Addis Ababa, the Haya Hulet Mazoria Hub promises learners convenience. With 180 workstations and 179 informal seating areas, the Hub can accommodate over 350 knowledge seekers at any given time.

Millennium Hall (Amharic: ሚሌኒየም አዳራሽ) is a multi-purpose venue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, constructed in 2006 by Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al Amoudi. It hosts a range of events, including conferences, cultural performances, and religious gatherings.

The Ethiopia Museum of Art and Science is a 15,000 m2 (160,000 sq ft) science museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed along with other high-ranking officials on 4 October 2022.

The museum regularly hosts several interactive exhibits that display local solutions in healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), service industries, data analytics, manufacturing, and robotics among others. 

Afriwork is a recruitment platform that connects companies with job seekers in Ethiopia. The platform allows employers to post job openings, receive applications quickly, and efficiently filter candidates to find the best fit for their needs.

Established in 2028, Afriwork has garnered trust from over 15,000 companies, with testimonials highlighting its cost effectiveness hiring solution. In late 2023, the portal has expanded its service to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.