International Women's Day 2025

QCity Football Field, Bijilo, Brusubi, 00220

GDG Banjul

IWD is a globally-recognized time when WTM Ambassador around the world celebrates the achievements of women and bringing awareness of issues affecting gender equality in technology The biggest annual campaign that marks a movement to celebrate and provide visibility for the incredible contribution of women around the world. Embracing this years theme "Redefine Possible"

Apr 24, 2:45 – 7:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Redefine Possible "focusing on challenging boundaries and shaping the future of technology. WTM Banjul will launch a Bootcamp prior to the IWD 2025 event celebration on Cloud and AI Training Bootcamp for women and girls. This program aims to empower 50 (First Cohort) participants with cutting-edge skills in Google Cloud technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as Gemini AI and TensorFlow, using resources provided by Google. The bootcamp will run as a hybrid program from January to April 2024, featuring bi-weekly virtual sessions and monthly in-person meetups. It marks the first cohort of an initiative to bridge the gender gap in cloud computing and AI, preparing participants for Google Cloud certifications and hands-on AI implementation.

When

When

Thursday, April 24, 2025
2:45 PM – 7:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Welcome and Registration
Opening remarks and Introductions to WTM Banjul
Ice Breakers
Keynote speech
Panel discussion
Awarding of certificates to WTM Cloud and AI Bootcamp
Closing remarks
Movie Screening

Speakers

  • Thiaba Diop

    Cauridor

    Software Engineer, WTM Ambassador

  • Brenda Conteh

    Djollof Destination

    Founder

  • Suun Faye

    Tech4All Gambia

    Founder and President

  • Madeline Ileleji

    Jokko Labs

    Business Development Manager

  • Joanna Gomez

    CUBE

    Development and Communications Officer

Partner

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Qgroup Foundation

Organizers

  • Therese Keita

    CUBE

    GDG Lead Organizer

  • Abdul Muizz Ikumapayi GDG Organizer

    Alchemy Capital

  • Ajifama Jobe

    Women Techmakers Banjul

    GDG Banjul Co-Organizer

  • Madeline Ileleji

    Jokkolabs Banjul

    Business Development Manager

  • Fatou Ndow

    GDG Banjul

    WTM Ambassador

  • Aja Mansata Bajo

    Volunteer

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