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Tech Talk Kaduna: Lessons learned, an Insights from AT Hackathon Winners

Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)

Africa's Talking Community

Welcome to Tech Talk Kaduna Nigeria where we will focus on the valuable lessons and insights gained by previous Africa's Talking hackathon winners. It will provide practical advice and guidance for aspiring developers, enthusiasts, students and entrepreneurs, highlighting the key factors that contribute to startup success.

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About this event

Delve into the inspiring stories of previous Africa's Talking hackathon winners who have successfully transformed their winning ideas into thriving startups. It will highlight the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

This edition is meticulously curated for developers, engineers, startups, and companies eager to harness cutting-edge communication solutions, either through our APIs or Plug and Play solutions provided by Africa's Talking to drive growth and efficiency. Whether your aim is to enhance user engagement, optimize operational communication, or simply explore the latest in tech, our focused agenda is designed to provide valuable insights and practical skills in a concise format.

Discussion Points:

  • Key lessons learned: The most valuable insights gained by winners from their experience.
  • Challenges and opportunities: The unique challenges and opportunities faced by African startups.
  • The role of technology: How technology can be used to create innovative solutions and drive growth.
  • The future of African tech: The outlook for the African tech ecosystem and the potential for future startups.

Target Audience:

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.
  • Tech enthusiasts and developers.
  • Students and recent graduates interested in startups.
  • Mentors and advisors in the tech ecosystem.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about the African tech landscape.

    Agenda:

    • Welcome and Introduction
    • Brief overview of the event and its objectives
    • Panel discussion featuring previous Africa's Talking hackathon winners
    • Key Lessons Learned
    • Q&A

    Benefits for Attendees

    • Inspiration and Motivation: Hear inspiring stories of successful African startups and gain motivation to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams.
    • Practical Advice: Learn valuable lessons and insights from experienced entrepreneurs on how to build and grow a successful startup.
    • Networking Opportunities: Connect with other aspiring entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and industry experts.
    • Industry Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the African tech ecosystem and the latest trends and advancements.
    • Skill Development: Develop essential skills for entrepreneurship, such as problem-solving, innovation, and leadership.
    • Career Advancement: Explore potential career paths in the tech industry and gain valuable insights for your professional development.

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    Mentors

    • Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar

      Africa's Talking Community Lead

      Software Engineer

    • Pablo Okwukogu

      CoLab

      Data Scientist & Director of Operations

    • Ahmed Idris

      EnovateLab

      Founder

    Facilitator

    • Sanusi Abdulkadir

      Africa's Talking Community Lead

      Software Engineer

    When

    When

    Saturday, October 26, 2024
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)

    Agenda

    10:00 AMWelcome and Introduction
    10:15 AMBrief overview
    10:30 AMPanel discussion
    11:30 AMKey Lessons Learned
    12:00 PMQ&A

    Organizers

    • Veronica Michael

      Community Lead, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

    • Josphat Mwangi

      Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

    • Sheriffo Jarju

      Community Lead, 🇬🇲 The Gambia

    • Sanusi Abdulkadir

      Community Lead, 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

    • David Okwii

      Sitemonki

      Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

    • Roland Ganafa

      Africa'sTalking Uganda

      Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

    • Stanislaus Sakwiya

      MlimiPay Limited

      Community Lead, 🇲🇼 Malawi

    • Muhindi Asena

      Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

    • Destino Alain DELLO

      FnStack

      Community Lead, Congo

    • laurence masika

      Community Lead Goma, DRC

    • Faith Ono

      Community Lead, Abuja, Nigeria

    • Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar

      Community Lead, Kano, Nigeria

    • Patrick Nahayo

      Community Co-Lead Congo

    • Lens Mutombo

      Community Co-Lead Kinshasa

    • Adam Katani

      Africas talking & Tanzania Investment Centre

      Community Co-Lead 🇹🇿 TZ

    • Jeckly Mucua

      Community Lead 🇲🇿 Mozambique

    • Ibrahima Sylla

      YeleGroup

      Côte d'Ivoire

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