Events

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

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. 

Calling all EdTech Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia! 

Interested in scaling your impact and transforming education?  Info Session on the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship - Cohort 2. 

Senior Program Manager Zecharias Tadesse will walk you through the application process, key program benefits, and answer any questions you might have.

This is your opportunity to learn how the Fellowship supports innovative EdTech solutions and empowers change leaders to drive inclusive, lasting change in education.  Register Here

Empower Addis is set to launch its inaugural event on November 16-17, 2024, at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This two-day gathering aims to inspire and educate participants, helping them unlock their highest potential through various panels focusing on leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, personal finance, career development, and more15.

To attend this event, a fee of 300 Birr per person is required. In exchange, you'll gain access to curated marketplaces, interactive activations, and inspiring talks by visionary leaders. This is a great chance to connect with like-minded individuals and explore new business opportunities.

Event Date: November 16-17, 2024 

Register here

Join ALX Demo Day on November 16, 2024, from 10 AM to 6 PM, hosted by ALX Ethiopia and The Disruptors Den. This demo day features a variety of activities aimed at showcasing innovation within Ethiopia’s startup ecosystem.

Event Highlights:

• Top 10 Startups: Competing for a prize.
• Showcase: 50 startups from our Accelerator program and community will present their products and services.
• Coffee Meetups: Focused discussions on legal and investment readiness.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and potential partners.

ALX Ethiopia is part of the broader ALX Africa initiative, aimed at equipping young professionals with the skills necessary to thrive in the technology sector. Established in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, ALX provides a range of world-class training programs designed to foster talent and drive innovation across the continent. 

Register here

The Forum for Social Studies (FES), UN-Habitat, and the Urban Center present "Urban Conversation: Reimagining Cities and Jobs" a discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities in urban education with a special look at ‘The Role of the Gig Economy in Ethiopia's Future Workforce’. 

Join the Urban Center, October 29, 2024. Doors open at 8:30 am, and the program will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is mandatory. This is a free event, and refreshments will be provided.