Tech Events in Africa: Epic Hour, MoDiTECH 2019, eLearning Africa and Others
The start of a new week often brings a surge of energy and anticipation for new opportunities, especially for tech enthusiasts and startup founders. Within Africa’s burgeoning tech landscape, events serve as vital platforms for networking, collaboration, and accessing invaluable opportunities. Recognizing this, Technext recently curated a list of impactful tech gatherings scheduled to take place between October 21 and 26, 2019, offering unique avenues for engagement within the continent’s dynamic innovation space.
Key Tech Gatherings Across Africa
Among the noteworthy events highlighted, Hacktoberfest Bonny Island stands out as a significant contributor to the open-source software movement. This particular edition invited developers, tech enthusiasts, and startups deeply invested in the local tech ecosystem of Rivers State, Nigeria, to actively contribute to the global open-source community. Hosted at Cedars Productivity Hub in Bonny, Rivers, the event ran from Wednesday, October 23, to Thursday, October 24, 2019, commencing at 12 PM each day. This gathering underscored the growing participation of African tech talent in collaborative software development.
Another pivotal event was the third Women in Tech Week, organized by the Women in Tech Africa-Kenya Chapter. This crucial event was held in Nairobi, focusing on the theme “Scaling Technology in A,” which aimed to address critical discussions around technological growth and empowerment for women in the industry. Such initiatives are fundamental to fostering inclusivity and driving innovation within Africa’s tech sector, providing a dedicated space for learning, mentorship, and advocacy for women’s leadership in technology.
These diverse events, from open-source collaborations to dedicated platforms for women in tech, exemplify the vibrant and rapidly evolving nature of Africa’s technology scene. They offer indispensable opportunities for skill enhancement, professional development, and community building.
Engaging with the African tech community through these specialized events is indispensable for anyone looking to stay abreast of industry trends, forge meaningful connections, or explore new ventures. They are not merely conferences but crucial hubs where the future of African technology is shaped, fostering a collaborative environment ripe with potential for growth, learning, and innovation.
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