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

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 

EASE facilitates monthly entrepreneurs meetup which mainly aims at making entrepreneurs discuss their life journeys and opportunities in their daily lives.

Hosted by the Ethiopian Association of Startup Ecosystem (EASE), this event brings together a diverse group of innovators, business leaders, and industry experts to share insights, collaborate, and explore new opportunities.

The Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter is thrilled to host the Pre-IDC event. This unique gathering brings together Ethiopian and African internet development leaders, policymakers, technologists, and civil society advocates to address key challenges and opportunities in internet accessibility, digital inclusion, and policymaking in the region.

The theme Internet for All Ethiopians highlights crucial discussions on enhancing internet access and digital inclusion in Ethiopia. Key topics include the development of internet infrastructure through ROAM-X IUIs, recognizing internet access as a fundamental human right and its impact on local communities, and strategies to connect underserved populations via community networks.

The summit will also address the regulatory framework governing telecom services in Ethiopia particularly concerning cloud service provision, as well as exploring various facets of digital inclusion to ensure equitable access for all citizens.

The event will be held both in-person and online, with a livestream option accessible to all participants. You can Register here to attend. 

Startup Thursday – Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Edition

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and the Ministry of Labor and Skills, highlighting the inspiring journeys of our SEED Program Cohort 2 startups.  

This special edition also marks the launch of the SEED Community Development Project, centered around the flagship " Startup Thursday "initiative. Designed to strengthen Ethiopia's startup ecosystem, this project fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable growth by uniting key stakeholders. Together, we're building a vibrant community to empower entrepreneurs and drive progress in Ethiopia's economy.  

Be part of this inspiring event and celebrate innovation, collaboration, and growth!

- Date: November 21, 2024  
- Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM  
- Location: EDI Headquarters  
 

The SEED Program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and led by EDI – Ethiopia, aims to create 1 million jobs within five years by supporting startups, MSMEs, and aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Register Here 

091 141 3709

Key partners include Ethiopian Airlines Group, ACT American College (Ethiopia), Orbit Innovation Hub, and 100 TVET institutions nationwide.  

AI Ethics Event Alert!
Are you interested in technology and ethics? 

Join this program at Addis Ababa University for an engaging event on the future of AI Ethics!

Date: November 29, 2024
Venue: 4 Kilo Campus, Digital Library Hall, 5th Floor
Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Inspiring talks, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to network with experts and peers!

Register Here

Contact +251 92 130 7934

Google Developer Groups (GDG) meetup is inviting you for the first In-Person GDG Meetup at BITS College. This event is an opportunity for tech enthusiasts to connect, learn about GDG’s mission, and discover exciting upcoming events, and gain insights from Abenazzer B. Tadesse, Entrepreneurship Development Manager and Founder of The Disruptors Den, as a guest speaker. 

What to Expect:

• Introduction to GDG mission
• Networking opportunities with fellow tech enthusiasts
• Preview of upcoming workshops, hackathons, and tech talks
• Q&A session  

Who Can Attend?

This event is open to everyone interested in technology and innovation!

📲 RSVP by scanning the QR Code or visiting the link.