Women Techmakers Addis Presents: Women Who Redefine Possible – IWD 2025

DxValley 2.0 - Incubation Center, Africa Avenue, አዲስ አበባ, 1000

GDG Addis

On April 12, 2025, join Women Techmakers Addis at DxValley 2.0 - Incubation Center for a dynamic celebration of International Women’s Day. Experience a bold mix of ideas, tech, and community as we spotlight the women who are reshaping what's possible in the world of innovation. From thought-provoking talks to hands-on sessions and powerful conversations, this is more than an event—it’s a movement.

Apr 12, 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM (UTC)

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Key Themes

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About this event

🌟 Women Techmakers Addis Presents: Women Who Redefine Possible—International Women’s Day 2025

📅 April 12, 2025

📍 DxValley 1.0, Addis Ababa Bole Rwanda, in front of Africa Insurance Building, 5th Floor


This April, Women Techmakers Addis invites you to mark International Women’s Day 2025 with a fresh perspective—one that challenges the way things have always been done.

Under this year’s global theme, “Redefine Possible,” the event brings together a powerful mix of perspectives through keynotes, conversation, and interactive sessions. Expect real stories, honest dialogue, and bold ideas that speak to the possibilities women are creating in tech and beyond.

Whether you’re just starting out or already leading in your field, this day is designed to leave you thinking bigger—and more importantly, on your own terms.


🔥 What to Expect

💬 Inspiring Talks and Keynotes

Start your day with thought-provoking insights on inclusion, opportunity, and innovation—from voices who are shifting systems and opening new paths for women in tech and leadership.


🧠 Empowering Panel Conversation

Dive into an honest and energizing discussion on breaking glass ceilings, engineering change and shaping tomorrow through courage and collaboration.


🤖 Interactive AI Workshop

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in a hands-on session designed to equip you with practical tools and ideas you can use to create impact—no advanced tech background needed.


🔥 Fireside Chat

Experience a heartfelt and dynamic conversation about storytelling, advocacy, and visibility—and how women are driving cultural and systemic change from every angle.


🤝 Networking and Celebration

We close the day with connection, reflection, and community. Expect engaging activities, giveaways, and new relationships that could shape your next chapter.


✨ Who Should Attend?

This event is exclusively for women in tech and innovation—whether you’re a developer, designer, entrepreneur, student, or visionary. If you’re building, learning, or leading in any space, this day is for you.


📌 Bring your voice. Bring your curiosity. Together, we’ll Redefine Possible.

When

When

Saturday, April 12, 2025
6:00 AM – 1:30 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Reception and Networking
Opening Welcome Introduction
Opening Remarks
Keynote
Keynote
Keynote
Technical Talk | When AI Becomes Our 24/7 Communication Copilot
Panel Discussion: How Women Are Redefining What's Possible
Lunch 🍕
Hackathon Demo Presentations
Fireside Chat: Building Inclusive Tech Infrastructure for Africa Next Chapter
Award Ceremony
Closing Remarks
Networking & Group Photo | Refreshment

Speakers

  • H.E Lelise Duga

    Oromia Tourism Commission

    Commissioner

  • Ms. Lense Geleta

    Cooperatives Bank of Oromia

    Vice President

  • Mekdim Gullilat

    Reach for Change Ethiopia

    Country Manager

  • Samuel Fekade

    United Nations International Trade Center

    National Coordinator

  • Dr. Rosa Tsegaye

    Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute

    Natural Language Processing Division Director

Facilitators

  • Bezawork Mindaye

    WTM Bahir Dar

    Ambassador

  • Mariamawit Alemu

    Women Techmakers Addis Lead

  • Elshaday Zewdie

    Coorporative Bank of Oromia

    Software Engineer

Panelists

  • Dr. Bethel Dereje

    WeCare

    MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, founder and CEO

  • Mekdes Mintesnot

    TriTel Technologies

    CEO and Co Founder

  • Biruk Yosef Zenebe

    AGGP Ethiopia

    Country Director

  • Melaku Beshah

    Excellerent Technology Solutions

    Country Director

Moderators

  • Nebiyou Yirga

    Ethiopian Association of Startup Ecosystem (EASE)

    General Manager

  • Bezawit Kassaye

    Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

    Project Manager

Judges

  • Kidus Yared

    Chapa

    Operation Manager

  • Askale Mosisa

    Director IT Audit

    Cooperative Bank of Oromia

  • Biniyam Daniel

    Addis AI

    Founder

Host

  • Feben Tamrat

    Senior Program Manager

Partners

Cooperative Bank of  Oromia logo

Cooperative Bank of Oromia

Dx Valley Incubation Center logo

Dx Valley Incubation Center

United Nations International Trade Center logo

United Nations International Trade Center

Embassy of the Netherlands in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia logo

Embassy of the Netherlands in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Reach for Change logo

Reach for Change

Qemer logo

Qemer

Hasab AI logo

Hasab AI

Organizers

  • Daniel Nigusse

    Salla

    GDG Organizer

  • Mariamawit Alemu

    WTM Lead

    Co-Organizer

  • Bezawork Tilahun Mindaye

    WTM Bahir Dar

    Co-Organizer

  • Yohannes Haile

    Whyzzer UG

    iOS Software Engineer

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