The second edition of the African Women in Tech (AWIT) happened successfully at the Impact Hub Accra in Ghana. #AWITGhana was women in tech conference seeking to spark an interest in STEM to girls and women aspiring to take the plunge into that field. At the same time provide mentorship and female techie role models to whom the upcoming female techies can look up to.
It was also an opportunity for professionals from both the tech field and non-techie background. In attendance at the #AWITGhana were professional women totaling over 150 for the duration of the event that kicked off on Dec 15 – 17, 2016.
The following is a snippet of the conversations, and happenings that took place at the #AWITGhana conference:
Counting down to AfricanWomen In TechConference https://t.co/kjkG6Fk0hm #WomenInTech #AWITGhana @Seedups @growingstartups #Crowdfunding pic.twitter.com/AemRj3YCxg
— Samson (@HustleFundBaby) December 12, 2016
Current situation in #Chicago. Trying to leave tonight so that I can make my flight to #AWITGhana on Monday. pic.twitter.com/Dj2XGGfU0C
— Crowdie Advisors (@CrowdieAdvisors) December 10, 2016
Proud partners of the African Women in Tech Conference #Accra Dec 15 – 17 https://t.co/vXQEp66MrX @innov8tivmag #awitghana
— ABAN Angels (@ABANAngels) December 7, 2016
#AWITGhana – Don’t miss the African Women in Tech Conference this December https://t.co/WAS6jG0ywZ pic.twitter.com/HsDC7DtvHN
— LeadingLadiesAfrica (@LeadingLadiesAf) December 7, 2016
Proud to Partner with the AFRICAN WOMEN IN TECH conference 15 – 17 Dec Accra https://t.co/wkrq3x3pJf #WomenInTech #AWITGhana #Africa #Ghana pic.twitter.com/TFQVBobqrY
— ABAN Angels (@ABANAngels) December 12, 2016
Discussing African women entrepreneurs in tech today @ African Women in Technology. So much insight & network. #AWITGhana
— Bridget Boakye (@Boakye_B) December 17, 2016
Girls, how many times do you talk to each other about stock? Investments? Politics? Men? #AWITGhana
— Winnie Akoko (@WinnieAkoko) December 17, 2016
Idea+ Team+Sales+ Marketing+Network the topics discussed on Roadmap to Successful Startups panel #AWITGhana @AfricanWIT #tech #startups
— sun in leo (@suninleonyc) December 18, 2016
If you want things to change, then you should do something about it -Nicole Amarteifio #AWITGhana #blackgirlmagic
— The_Haze (@apondihazel) December 17, 2016
Your vision should not be explained. It should be felt and experienced. #AWITGhana @nicole @ImpactHubAccra
— Stella Ngugi (@iamStellaNgugi) December 17, 2016
If you’re passionate enough, you will do everything it takes to bring your idea alive #AWITGhana @ImpactHubAccra @MESTAfrica
— Stella Ngugi (@iamStellaNgugi) December 17, 2016
#AWITGhana “Exploring Careers in Technology” panel with @SimiOlusola of @AboCoders, @OluwaYettie of @Andela, @kafuiday of @ImpactHubAccra pic.twitter.com/FDPUXfRuqq
— Aniedi Udo-Obong (@aniediudo) December 16, 2016
Most entrepreneurs think they need money, money, money. But in actuality Human Resources and knowledge help them prosper. #AWITGhana
— Jemila #GhanaDecides (@jabdulai) December 17, 2016
Looking forward to this, @ebiatawodi.
RSVP: https://t.co/m96MrqbfHL #WomenInTech #AWITGhana pic.twitter.com/Q9a2i0iGAa
— Larisa Bowen-Dodoo (@BowenLarisa) November 23, 2016
Looking forward to meeting you @AllThingsAfrica. A lot to learn!
RSVP: https://t.co/m96MrqbfHL #WomenInTech #AWITGhana pic.twitter.com/kUFSfQqAs0
— Larisa Bowen-Dodoo (@BowenLarisa) November 23, 2016
.@HelenDenyer, so much to talk about. Can’t wait!
RSVP: https://t.co/m96MrqbfHL #WomenInTech #AWITGhana pic.twitter.com/gjE0BfN20o
— Larisa Bowen-Dodoo (@BowenLarisa) November 23, 2016
African Women In Tech (West Africa) Conference
RSVP here: https://t.co/cyRmkVqaIE #AWITGhana pic.twitter.com/7OTp6CeaND
— Levers in Heels (@leversinheels) November 22, 2016
I’m excited! African Women In Tech Conference on 12/15.rsvp https://t.co/Q6M5xMqbEo #WomenInTech #WestAfrica #AWITGhana #Africa #Ghana pic.twitter.com/5b2sm5KzMN
— Samson (@HustleFundBaby) November 18, 2016
‘Building a tech company when you have no tech background’ w/ @mzansong @OluwaYettie @kelechiudoagwu @Nvannungi_ #AWITGhana #WomenInTech pic.twitter.com/Ot6U0YI9co
— Aniedi Udo-Obong (@aniediudo) December 17, 2016
Twas nice to be represented at #AWITGhana! Nice to meet you @OluwaYettie @Nvannungi_ @mzansong @AnieAkpe Lets collaborate more! #womenintech pic.twitter.com/6Jo6SPtq1K
— Skrife (@getskrife) December 17, 2016
Now we have @KellsNyame of @meQasa and @dziffaakua of @dziffagh talking abt the roadmap to successful startups #PeopleofMEST #AWITGhana pic.twitter.com/GB8sHEllmp
— MEST Africa (@MESTAfrica) December 17, 2016
Glad to have attended the #AWITGhana Tech Conference. Super inspired seeing women do big things in #Tech #AWITGhana #WomenInTech pic.twitter.com/FoIDGZKj1l
— Temitope Fowotade (@Themmytee) December 18, 2016
#AWITGhana Day 3! Good time, good food and GREAT PEOPLE! it’s all about the networking! https://t.co/Qp7CV7mYlc pic.twitter.com/xVPtV43rUS
— Anie Akpe (@AnieAkpe) December 17, 2016
The event closeout pic. Epic people doing Epic Things! AMAZING Times #AWITGhana #Africa pic.twitter.com/HJondoUKsp
— Anie Akpe (@AnieAkpe) December 17, 2016
Starting Day 2 of #African Women in Tech @ImpactHubAccra! @Toyin28 @AnieAkpe #AWITGhana pic.twitter.com/N5NzBlliRd
— DjembeCommunications (@djembepr) December 17, 2016
Glad to have attended the #AWITGhana Tech Conference. Super inspired seeing women do big things in #Tech #AWITGhana #WomenInTech pic.twitter.com/FoIDGZKj1l
— Temitope Fowotade (@Themmytee) December 18, 2016
Sign says “this office does not use a receptionist. We can see u on camera. Sign in on iPad and we’ll be w/you” #Shots to go to #AWITGhana pic.twitter.com/Ez97is6nEN
— Samson (@HustleFundBaby) November 30, 2016
Loved, Loved LOVED having the @Africangifted Academy at our #AWITGHANA @africanwomenintech… https://t.co/qHWKPmva1d pic.twitter.com/9cuD5EvGZ4
— Anie Akpe (@AnieAkpe) December 16, 2016
#AWITGhana looks like it was a GREAT event. So sad I missed it. @AnieAkpe, let’s connect soon!
— c.Bennett (@HopeDealing) December 22, 2016