Over 4,000 women are expected to participate in the Demo Day of the Transitioning to Tech for Women programme on January 15 at The Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The event marks the conclusion of a year-long programme aimed at equipping women with technology skills and industry expertise. According to Peter Dingba, Chief Executive Officer of asf.africa, the initiative was designed to address the gender gap in coding and the broader tech sector.
“The programme was developed to address the gender gap in coding and, generally, the tech industry,” Dingba said in a statement.
The women received training in Backend Development, Frontend Development, DevOps, and Data Science. They also completed a course titled *The Business of Tech* to build both technical skills and business knowledge.
During the event, participants will present their projects, while the top 10 participants will pitch their startups for a chance to win a N1 million grant each. Other highlights of the event include panel discussions, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and the presentation of the Outstanding Women in Tech Awards (OWITA).
Partners for the programme include the United Nations, European Union, GIZ, IFC, U.S. Consulate, Dutch Consulate, Mastercard Foundation, MainOne, Aruwa Capital Management, Jobberman, and AWS. Leading female tech founders and prominent media organizations are also involved.
The event aims to provide a platform for women to showcase their skills and gain recognition in the tech industry.
