Women in Tech invites SMMEs to join the Shevolution movement
Envisioning a world where technology is not only powered by women but where women power technology.
The Innovator Trust, a leading advocate for women in technology, is proud to announce the eighth edition of the Women in Tech (WIT) Appreciation Experience.
This event is one of the most prestigious platforms dedicated to celebrating and empowering women ICT small business entrepreneurs.
It will take place on November 16 at the world-class Vodacom World in Midrand. The awards will recognise the outstanding achievements of female-owned SMMEs in the ICT sector of South Africa.
This year’s unique event calls on women from all corners of the tech world to unite and join the SHEvolution movement.
The vision is to create a world where technology is not only powered by women but where women power technology.
The Innovator Trust’s brainchild, the SHEvolution message, presents a challenge to women and society at large.
It aims to harness the power of technology as a mechanism for driving gender equality, economic freedom, and innovation for African women through entrepreneurship.
The WIT event addresses the key issues of the underrepresentation of women in technology and the economy.
It also seeks to write a new narrative about the role and potential of African women in the modern age.
The event provides a unique, one-day programme of robust conversation, insightful keynotes, and curated activities. This is to celebrate the diversity of women and challenge the status quo.
Tashline Jooste, the chief executive officer of the Innovator Trust, said by creating a platform that elevated the voices of WIT, they have also created an inclusive, safe, and inspiring environment for modern African women and youth.
“This is to forge new networks that foster expansion within the ICT sector. This year, our call to women is to join SHEvolution. We aim to highlight the critical need for greater change towards gender equality,” Jooste explained.
“We also provide solutions, encouraging more women and young girls to participate in Stem fields by showcasing the impact and opportunities that women can unlock through technology and entrepreneurship.”
The WIT event will feature some of the most acclaimed and influential women’s figures in South Africa.
Chief Officer and Executive Director of External Affairs for Vodacom South Africa, Takalani Netshitenzhe; former Vice Chancellor for the University of Cape Town; Professor Mamokghethi Phakeng, CEO of Motseng Investment Holdings; Ipeleng Mkhari, editor of Glamour Magazine; Nontando Mposo; and CEO of the GBVF Respond Fund; Sazini Mojapelo are amongst the speakers this year.
The event will take place in a hybrid format with a live audience of guests as well as a virtual audience.
Details: Viewers can register on the website at https://www.innovatortrust.co.za/events
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