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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Key Themes

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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

2:45 PMWelcome and Registration
3:20 PMOpening remarks and Introductions to WTM Banjul
3:25 PMIce Breakers
3:55 PMKeynote speech
4:00 PMPanel discussion
4:45 PMAwarding of certificates to WTM Cloud and AI Bootcamp
4:55 PMClosing remarks
5:00 PMMovie 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. GDG Banjul Lead

    GDG BANJUL

    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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