⭐️ Panelist Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
We are pleased to feature Alexander Hizikias as a panelist at DevFest Addis 2025.
Alexander is an economist, published author, and the co-founder and CEO of eQUB, an award-winning digital platform reimagining traditional savings groups through technology. eQUB enhances financial inclusion by modernizing community-based savings systems, particularly for underserved populations.
With a focus on fintech innovation and impact-driven digital solutions, Alexander works at the intersection of technology, finance, and inclusive growth. His leadership supports the digital transformation of Ethiopia’s informal and semi-formal financial sectors, helping bridge the gap between traditional financial practices and modern digital tools.
We’re excited to have him join the panel on “Intelligent, Secure, Scalable: Building Africa’s Modern Digital Systems.”
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
We are pleased to feature Alexander Hizikias as a panelist at DevFest Addis 2025.
Alexander is an economist, published author, and the co-founder and CEO of eQUB, an award-winning digital platform reimagining traditional savings groups through technology. eQUB enhances financial inclusion by modernizing community-based savings systems, particularly for underserved populations.
With a focus on fintech innovation and impact-driven digital solutions, Alexander works at the intersection of technology, finance, and inclusive growth. His leadership supports the digital transformation of Ethiopia’s informal and semi-formal financial sectors, helping bridge the gap between traditional financial practices and modern digital tools.
We’re excited to have him join the panel on “Intelligent, Secure, Scalable: Building Africa’s Modern Digital Systems.”
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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⭐️ Moderator Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
We are pleased to feature Nebiyou Yirga as the moderator for this year’s DevFest Addis panel discussion.
Nebiyou is an Innovation Manager and ecosystem builder with over a decade of experience supporting startups, mentoring hubs, and advising institutions across Africa, especially within Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial landscape. His work spans regional hackathons, founder coaching, & programs that strengthen early-stage innovation.
As a founder, he brings insights shaped by success and failure, including developing a viral application with over one million users. These experiences guide his practical approach to entrepreneurship, technology adoption, & community development.
He will moderate the panel “Intelligent, Secure, Scalable: Building Africa’s Modern Digital Systems,” leading an engaging discussion with leading founders and innovators.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
We are pleased to feature Nebiyou Yirga as the moderator for this year’s DevFest Addis panel discussion.
Nebiyou is an Innovation Manager and ecosystem builder with over a decade of experience supporting startups, mentoring hubs, and advising institutions across Africa, especially within Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial landscape. His work spans regional hackathons, founder coaching, & programs that strengthen early-stage innovation.
As a founder, he brings insights shaped by success and failure, including developing a viral application with over one million users. These experiences guide his practical approach to entrepreneurship, technology adoption, & community development.
He will moderate the panel “Intelligent, Secure, Scalable: Building Africa’s Modern Digital Systems,” leading an engaging discussion with leading founders and innovators.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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🌟 Premium Sponsor Spotlight: Google Developer Groups
A big thank you to Google Developer Groups for supporting DevFest Addis 2025.
GDGs foster learning, collaboration, and innovation across developer communities worldwide and their support brings this event to life.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #GoogleDeveloperGroups #CommunityPower
A big thank you to Google Developer Groups for supporting DevFest Addis 2025.
GDGs foster learning, collaboration, and innovation across developer communities worldwide and their support brings this event to life.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #GoogleDeveloperGroups #CommunityPower
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⏳ 3 DAYS TO GO!
DevFest Addis 2025 is almost here ..... just three days until we gather for a full day of AI, Cloud, Security, and modern developer innovation.
Expect keynote speakers, workshops, a panel session, real conversations…
🎮 Games to keep the energy high
🎁 Swags to take home the DevFest spirit
To be fair to the community, we noticed many RSVPs from people who won’t be attending, so we're reopening the RSVP for a few hours to give others a chance to join.
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-gdg-addis-devfest25/
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
3 days to go… see you soon.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #Scale #AfricaTech #BuildWithAI #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
DevFest Addis 2025 is almost here ..... just three days until we gather for a full day of AI, Cloud, Security, and modern developer innovation.
Expect keynote speakers, workshops, a panel session, real conversations…
🎮 Games to keep the energy high
🎁 Swags to take home the DevFest spirit
To be fair to the community, we noticed many RSVPs from people who won’t be attending, so we're reopening the RSVP for a few hours to give others a chance to join.
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-gdg-addis-devfest25/
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
3 days to go… see you soon.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #Scale #AfricaTech #BuildWithAI #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
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⭐️ Speaker Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
Thrilled to have Nathan Damtew speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Nathan is a product builder and entrepreneur focused on creating simple, practical solutions that empower users and communities. He began his journey with BeBlocky, an award-winning platform that helped young people learn technology through engaging, accessible experiences.
Today, Nathan is entering the fintech space as the founder of Jami, continuing his mission of designing purposeful products for emerging markets. His work spans education, technology, and financial innovation, grounded in the belief that impactful products must be both simple and secure.
At DevFest Addis, Nathan will share insights on building AI-assisted products for emerging markets, with an emphasis on practicality, user trust, and value-driven innovation.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
Thrilled to have Nathan Damtew speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Nathan is a product builder and entrepreneur focused on creating simple, practical solutions that empower users and communities. He began his journey with BeBlocky, an award-winning platform that helped young people learn technology through engaging, accessible experiences.
Today, Nathan is entering the fintech space as the founder of Jami, continuing his mission of designing purposeful products for emerging markets. His work spans education, technology, and financial innovation, grounded in the belief that impactful products must be both simple and secure.
At DevFest Addis, Nathan will share insights on building AI-assisted products for emerging markets, with an emphasis on practicality, user trust, and value-driven innovation.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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⭐️ Speaker Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
Thrilled to have KinfeMichael Tariku speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
KinfeMichael Tariku is a self-taught engineer, Core Maintainer of Better Auth, Creator of FarmUI, and the author of several open-source projects used by developers worldwide. After leaving university in his third year to pursue software full-time, he built his path through community-driven engineering, real-world problem solving, and consistently shipping in public.
As one of Ethiopia’s emerging open-source voices, Kinfe has experienced how OSS can accelerate skill growth, expand your network beyond borders, and even become a meaningful source of income. His journey reflects a mindset where open source isn’t just a way to contribute. it’s a practical shortcut for building credibility, earning opportunities, and taking smart, balanced risks that move your career forward.
At DevFest Addis, he will share insights on how open source can open unexpected doors, how it has shaped his own growth financially and professionally, and how developers can leverage OSS to take calculated risks that lead to real, global impact.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #OpenSource #OSS #BetterAuth #CareerGrowth #BuildInPublic #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
Thrilled to have KinfeMichael Tariku speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
KinfeMichael Tariku is a self-taught engineer, Core Maintainer of Better Auth, Creator of FarmUI, and the author of several open-source projects used by developers worldwide. After leaving university in his third year to pursue software full-time, he built his path through community-driven engineering, real-world problem solving, and consistently shipping in public.
As one of Ethiopia’s emerging open-source voices, Kinfe has experienced how OSS can accelerate skill growth, expand your network beyond borders, and even become a meaningful source of income. His journey reflects a mindset where open source isn’t just a way to contribute. it’s a practical shortcut for building credibility, earning opportunities, and taking smart, balanced risks that move your career forward.
At DevFest Addis, he will share insights on how open source can open unexpected doors, how it has shaped his own growth financially and professionally, and how developers can leverage OSS to take calculated risks that lead to real, global impact.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #OpenSource #OSS #BetterAuth #CareerGrowth #BuildInPublic #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
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🌟 Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Gebeya Inc.
We are proud to announce Gebeya Inc. as the Gold Sponsor of DevFest Addis 2025.
Gebeya continues to play a key role in advancing Africa’s digital talent ecosystem, building scalable solutions, supporting startups, and shaping the future of tech on the continent.
Thank you, Gebeya, for powering this year’s DevFest and supporting the developer community.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #Gebeya #AfricaTech #DigitalTalent #CommunityPower
We are proud to announce Gebeya Inc. as the Gold Sponsor of DevFest Addis 2025.
Gebeya continues to play a key role in advancing Africa’s digital talent ecosystem, building scalable solutions, supporting startups, and shaping the future of tech on the continent.
Thank you, Gebeya, for powering this year’s DevFest and supporting the developer community.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #Gebeya #AfricaTech #DigitalTalent #CommunityPower
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⭐️ Speaker Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
Thrilled to have Dagmawi Esayas speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Dagmawi Esayas (Babi) is a Fullstack Developer and founder of ScholarXIV, contributing to one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing research platfroms. With a strong background in delivering production systems across startups, large companies, event platforms, and government projects, Dagmawi brings a practical and experience-driven perspective to modern software engineering.
He began his programming journey in 2013 after discovering a batch programming ebook, an unexpected spark that ignited his passion for solving problems through code. Since then, he has built a diverse portfolio ranging from mobile and web applications to integrations, automation systems, and backend architecture.
Beyond his work at ScholarXIV, Dagmawi has created and maintained multiple projects, including API Hub, Fidel Pops, Enkokilish AI Benchmark and social projects like Benaiah, Ruthful Hearts and The Unity Project Mural and many more tools used by online communities. He is deeply passionate about building minimal, modern, and powerful digital products that simplify everyday challenges.
At DevFest Addis, he will explore what lies “Beyond the Vibe” the real engineering, architecture, security considerations, and scaling insights across the currently trending vibe-coding ecosystem.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
Thrilled to have Dagmawi Esayas speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Dagmawi Esayas (Babi) is a Fullstack Developer and founder of ScholarXIV, contributing to one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing research platfroms. With a strong background in delivering production systems across startups, large companies, event platforms, and government projects, Dagmawi brings a practical and experience-driven perspective to modern software engineering.
He began his programming journey in 2013 after discovering a batch programming ebook, an unexpected spark that ignited his passion for solving problems through code. Since then, he has built a diverse portfolio ranging from mobile and web applications to integrations, automation systems, and backend architecture.
Beyond his work at ScholarXIV, Dagmawi has created and maintained multiple projects, including API Hub, Fidel Pops, Enkokilish AI Benchmark and social projects like Benaiah, Ruthful Hearts and The Unity Project Mural and many more tools used by online communities. He is deeply passionate about building minimal, modern, and powerful digital products that simplify everyday challenges.
At DevFest Addis, he will explore what lies “Beyond the Vibe” the real engineering, architecture, security considerations, and scaling insights across the currently trending vibe-coding ecosystem.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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⭐️ Speaker Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
Thrilled to have Dagim Gizachew Astatkie speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Dagim Gizachew Astatkie is a Software Engineer at VisTec Technology, where he specializes in building reliable and scalable backend systems. With a strong background as a full-stack freelance developer, Dagim has built a reputation for creating practical solutions to his own challenges tools that often become valuable resources for the wider developer community.
Beyond his professional work, Dagim is an active open-source contributor, using his experience across multiple technologies to improve software architecture and community-driven projects. His approach reflects a core engineering principle: many of the best innovations begin with solving your own problems.
At DevFest Addis, Dagim will share insights on how developers can build meaningful solutions whether powered by AI or pure ingenuity and how personal challenges can evolve into impactful products.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
Thrilled to have Dagim Gizachew Astatkie speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Dagim Gizachew Astatkie is a Software Engineer at VisTec Technology, where he specializes in building reliable and scalable backend systems. With a strong background as a full-stack freelance developer, Dagim has built a reputation for creating practical solutions to his own challenges tools that often become valuable resources for the wider developer community.
Beyond his professional work, Dagim is an active open-source contributor, using his experience across multiple technologies to improve software architecture and community-driven projects. His approach reflects a core engineering principle: many of the best innovations begin with solving your own problems.
At DevFest Addis, Dagim will share insights on how developers can build meaningful solutions whether powered by AI or pure ingenuity and how personal challenges can evolve into impactful products.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO
In just two days, DevFest Addis 2025 brings the community together for a full day of learning, building, and exchanging ideas that move Ethiopia’s developer ecosystem forward.
AI, Cloud, Security, architecture, product thinking, hands-on workshops, and honest conversations with people who are actually building, all in one place.
Alongside the sessions, expect moments that make DevFest special:
🎮 Interactive games throughout the day
🎁 Swag that captures the spirit of the community
🤝 Spaces created for real networking, not just introductions
This is the environment where new ideas surface, collaborations begin, and developers walk away with something practical to apply on Monday.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Two days to go..... see you there.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #AfricaTech #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
In just two days, DevFest Addis 2025 brings the community together for a full day of learning, building, and exchanging ideas that move Ethiopia’s developer ecosystem forward.
AI, Cloud, Security, architecture, product thinking, hands-on workshops, and honest conversations with people who are actually building, all in one place.
Alongside the sessions, expect moments that make DevFest special:
🎮 Interactive games throughout the day
🎁 Swag that captures the spirit of the community
🤝 Spaces created for real networking, not just introductions
This is the environment where new ideas surface, collaborations begin, and developers walk away with something practical to apply on Monday.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Two days to go..... see you there.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #AfricaTech #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
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⭐️ Workshop Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
Honored to host Edwin Maye at DevFest Addis 2025.
Edwin is a Software Engineer and Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with 7+ years of experience building fast, high-performance web apps across finance, e-commerce, and SaaS. He specializes in frontend architecture, performance optimization, and modern tooling.
Through his blog maye.pwafire.org, he shares insights on AI-powered development, Chrome capabilities, PWAs, clean APIs, and practical engineering techniques.
At DevFest Addis, Edwin will lead a hands-on workshop on AI in Chrome for Web Developers, showing how Chrome’s AI APIs, DevTools, and ML features boost productivity and transform web development.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
Honored to host Edwin Maye at DevFest Addis 2025.
Edwin is a Software Engineer and Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with 7+ years of experience building fast, high-performance web apps across finance, e-commerce, and SaaS. He specializes in frontend architecture, performance optimization, and modern tooling.
Through his blog maye.pwafire.org, he shares insights on AI-powered development, Chrome capabilities, PWAs, clean APIs, and practical engineering techniques.
At DevFest Addis, Edwin will lead a hands-on workshop on AI in Chrome for Web Developers, showing how Chrome’s AI APIs, DevTools, and ML features boost productivity and transform web development.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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⭐️ Workshop Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
Honored to host Wayne Gakuo at DevFest Addis 2025.
Wayne Gakuo is a Google Developer Expert for Angular and a Senior Frontend Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, maintainable, and user-centered software systems. His work applies modern frontend architecture principles to create products that balance performance, reliability, and great user experience.
Beyond engineering, Wayne leads GDG Pwani, fostering a vibrant developer community across Kenya’s coastal region. He is also the founder of Angular Kenya, an initiative dedicated to training and mentoring aspiring developers to become skilled Angular engineers.
At DevFest Addis, Wayne will guide participants through building smart, AI-powered recommendation systems using Angular, Genkit, and Firebase, showing how modern tools can transform user experiences at scale.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
Honored to host Wayne Gakuo at DevFest Addis 2025.
Wayne Gakuo is a Google Developer Expert for Angular and a Senior Frontend Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, maintainable, and user-centered software systems. His work applies modern frontend architecture principles to create products that balance performance, reliability, and great user experience.
Beyond engineering, Wayne leads GDG Pwani, fostering a vibrant developer community across Kenya’s coastal region. He is also the founder of Angular Kenya, an initiative dedicated to training and mentoring aspiring developers to become skilled Angular engineers.
At DevFest Addis, Wayne will guide participants through building smart, AI-powered recommendation systems using Angular, Genkit, and Firebase, showing how modern tools can transform user experiences at scale.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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🌟 Partner Spotlight: ALX Ethiopia
We are proud to announce ALX Ethiopia as an official Partner for DevFest Addis 2025.
ALX continues to empower the next generation of African talent through world-class training, mentorship, and career pathways. Their commitment to developing skilled, future-ready professionals aligns strongly with our mission to support and grow Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.
Thank you, ALX, for partnering with us and supporting this year’s DevFest.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #ALX #ALXEthiopia #AfricaTech #TalentDevelopment #CommunityPower
We are proud to announce ALX Ethiopia as an official Partner for DevFest Addis 2025.
ALX continues to empower the next generation of African talent through world-class training, mentorship, and career pathways. Their commitment to developing skilled, future-ready professionals aligns strongly with our mission to support and grow Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.
Thank you, ALX, for partnering with us and supporting this year’s DevFest.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #ALX #ALXEthiopia #AfricaTech #TalentDevelopment #CommunityPower
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⭐️ Workshop Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
Honored to host Jackie Morra at DevFest Addis 2025.
Jackie Morra is a software engineer and team lead at Living Goods, where she builds scalable mobile solutions and leads engineering teams focused on strong developer experience and impactful technology delivery. She is a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart, a WTM Ambassador, and a TechWomen 2025 Fellow, reflecting her technical depth and commitment to community growth.
Jackie is passionate about mentorship, sharing knowledge through writing, speaking, and collaborations that support developer learning. Outside engineering, she enjoys Spanish, collecting books, caring for pets, and competitive board games proudly undefeated in Monopoly.
At DevFest Addis, she will guide participants in building intelligent, AI-powered Flutter apps using the Gemini API and Firebase’s AI capabilities.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
Honored to host Jackie Morra at DevFest Addis 2025.
Jackie Morra is a software engineer and team lead at Living Goods, where she builds scalable mobile solutions and leads engineering teams focused on strong developer experience and impactful technology delivery. She is a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart, a WTM Ambassador, and a TechWomen 2025 Fellow, reflecting her technical depth and commitment to community growth.
Jackie is passionate about mentorship, sharing knowledge through writing, speaking, and collaborations that support developer learning. Outside engineering, she enjoys Spanish, collecting books, caring for pets, and competitive board games proudly undefeated in Monopoly.
At DevFest Addis, she will guide participants in building intelligent, AI-powered Flutter apps using the Gemini API and Firebase’s AI capabilities.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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⭐️ Speaker Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025
We’re excited to have Meklit Baye speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Meklit Baye is the Recruitment Manager at ALX Ethiopia, where she leads nationwide efforts to expand access to transformative learning and career opportunities for young people. With a background in business management, an MBA, and years of hands-on experience in EdTech, she is deeply committed to making education more inclusive, practical, and accessible - especially for underserved youth.
Throughout her journey at ALX, Meklit has helped shape programs that connect learners to global pathways, while building vibrant communities that support personal and professional growth.
At DevFest Addis, Meklit will share lessons from the field - how to build impactful learning communities, nurture young talent, and unlock opportunities that strengthen Africa’s future workforce.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
We’re excited to have Meklit Baye speaking at DevFest Addis 2025.
Meklit Baye is the Recruitment Manager at ALX Ethiopia, where she leads nationwide efforts to expand access to transformative learning and career opportunities for young people. With a background in business management, an MBA, and years of hands-on experience in EdTech, she is deeply committed to making education more inclusive, practical, and accessible - especially for underserved youth.
Throughout her journey at ALX, Meklit has helped shape programs that connect learners to global pathways, while building vibrant communities that support personal and professional growth.
At DevFest Addis, Meklit will share lessons from the field - how to build impactful learning communities, nurture young talent, and unlock opportunities that strengthen Africa’s future workforce.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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⏳ 1 DAY TO GO
Tomorrow, the room fills with builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers ready to learn, question, and create momentum together.
DevFest Addis is where direction is set, skills get sharper, ideas collide, and conversations turn into collaborations.
Plus the fun side:
🎮 Interactive games
🎁 DevFest swag
🤝 Easy, natural networking
1 day left.
See you tomorrow at DevFest Addis.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #DeveloperCommunity #AfricaTech #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
Tomorrow, the room fills with builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers ready to learn, question, and create momentum together.
DevFest Addis is where direction is set, skills get sharper, ideas collide, and conversations turn into collaborations.
Plus the fun side:
🎮 Interactive games
🎁 DevFest swag
🤝 Easy, natural networking
1 day left.
See you tomorrow at DevFest Addis.
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕗 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #DeveloperCommunity #AfricaTech #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
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🌟 Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Gebeya Inc.
We are proud to announce Gebeya Inc. as the Gold Sponsor of DevFest Addis 2025.
Gebeya continues to play a key role in advancing Africa’s digital talent ecosystem, building scalable solutions, supporting startups, and shaping the future of tech on the continent.
Thank you, Gebeya, for powering this year’s DevFest and supporting the developer community.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #Gebeya #AfricaTech #DigitalTalent #CommunityPower
We are proud to announce Gebeya Inc. as the Gold Sponsor of DevFest Addis 2025.
Gebeya continues to play a key role in advancing Africa’s digital talent ecosystem, building scalable solutions, supporting startups, and shaping the future of tech on the continent.
Thank you, Gebeya, for powering this year’s DevFest and supporting the developer community.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #Gebeya #AfricaTech #DigitalTalent #CommunityPower
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🌟 Partner Spotlight: ALX Ethiopia
We are proud to announce ALX Ethiopia as an official Partner for DevFest Addis 2025.
ALX continues to empower the next generation of African talent through world-class training, mentorship, and career pathways. Their commitment to developing skilled, future-ready professionals aligns strongly with our mission to support and grow Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.
Thank you, ALX, for partnering with us and supporting this year’s DevFest.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #ALX #ALXEthiopia #AfricaTech #TalentDevelopment #CommunityPower
We are proud to announce ALX Ethiopia as an official Partner for DevFest Addis 2025.
ALX continues to empower the next generation of African talent through world-class training, mentorship, and career pathways. Their commitment to developing skilled, future-ready professionals aligns strongly with our mission to support and grow Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.
Thank you, ALX, for partnering with us and supporting this year’s DevFest.
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #ALX #ALXEthiopia #AfricaTech #TalentDevelopment #CommunityPower
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