Break the Pattern - International Women's Day Umuahia 2026

16/18 Awka St, 16/18 Awka street, Umuahia, 442108

GDG Umuahia

What’s actually stopping women from thriving in the tech industry, and how do we dismantle those barriers? Join Women Techmakers Built with Innovation, Umahia, for an inspiring International Women's Day event.

Apr 11, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)

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Key Themes

AI - GeminiCareer DevelopmentCommunity BuildingConferenceGoogle WorkspaceNetworkingTech Talk / Meetup

About this event

What’s actually stopping women from thriving in the tech industry, and how do we dismantle those barriers?

Forget the passive panels. Women Techmakers Umuahia invites you to an International Women's Day (IWD) celebration designed for action. This is a high-impact, roundtable gathering focused on practical growth, genuine community, and mutual recognition. Whether you’re a tech veteran or just tech-curious, we’ve reserved a spot for you to build, learn, and lead.

What’s on the agenda?

  • Real Talk Keynote: An unfiltered look at navigating the highs and lows of a tech career by successful women.
  • Solution Sprint: Actual team brainstorming and solving real-world obstacles facing women today.
  • AI Workshops: Getting comfortable with the latest AI tools in a beginner-friendly environment.
  • Professional Audits: Getting industry-ready with live critiques of your CV, GitHub, and portfolio.
  • The Spotlight Session: A dedicated moment to celebrate local women who are defying expectations.
  • Meaningful Networking: Skipping the small talk and finding the mentors or peers you’ve been looking for.

Don't just watch the change happen; be part of the group making it!

When

When

Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

9:00 AMArrivals, Welcome and Introductions
9:30 AMFirst Speaker
10:00 AMSecond Speaker
10:30 AMNetworking
11:10 AMThird Speaker
11:40 AMFourth Speaker
12:20 PMPanel Session: Breaking Boundaries: Disrupting the Digital Landscape as Women
12:50 PMQuestions & Answers
1:30 PMPhotographs, Refreshments & Closing

Speakers

  • Ofofonono Udom

    Product Designer, Community Manager

  • Grace Ani

    Girl Education Advocate, Social Impact Developer

  • Kalu Precious Ezinne

    AI Product Manager

  • Favour Adu

    Broadcaster, Presenter

Panelists

  • Hadassah Oka

    Digital Growth Strategist

  • Desire Ude

    Data Analyst, Frontend Developer

  • Faith Osaguona

    Litigato, IP & Business Consultant

Moderator

  • Bliss Udenkwa

    Digital Creator

Partners

A. O. Chikwendu Center logo

A. O. Chikwendu Center

DeMorsels Restaurant and Lounge logo

DeMorsels Restaurant and Lounge

Organizers

  • Ugonna Oleh

    Co-organizer

  • Obinna Sunday

    Doppo Branding Agency

    Co-Organizer

  • Ofofonono Udom

    Freelance

    Student Developer

  • Winner Offor

    Co - Organizer

  • Emmanuel Obioma

    GDG Umuahia

    Co-Organizer

  • Possible Benedict

    Core Team Member

  • Iyke Chidera

    Creative Designer