🚀🌟 Get ready to unlock the world of digital currency! Join us at the CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta for an exclusive hands-on Bitcoin and mining workshop. Don't miss the chance to dive deep into the future of finance with live demos and expert insights. 🎓💼

📅 Date: Saturday, December 9th
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ከ8:00 ሰዓት እስከ 10:00 ሰዓት)
🏛️ Venue: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
🗺️ Directions: CapStone Building, 4th Floor; across the street from Balcha Hospital main entrance
📍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S4BqM75tEbzuwGt97?g_st=iw

This is not just another workshop; it's your gateway to becoming a savvy Bitcoin user, so grab your laptops and see you at CapStone 💡💰

🔗 Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3t4Tb7Y Note that only those who have RSVP’d will be allowed entry.

📲 You MUST download a non-custodial, open-source wallet like Muun Wallet before you come — there's a 12k SATs giveaway waiting for you! This is the hands-on experience you've been waiting for. 🎁💸

And what a way to end this year other than attending GDGAddis’ DevFest ‘23.

This year’s theme being “Building for Everyone”, you’re expected to enjoy an array of activities, including previous year’s Merkato Session.

Join the waitlist as we release tickets on daily basis. More details here:

https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

👾🧩Ready to share your experience in a tech stack with the community? Willing to take your skills up a level and network with like minded-people?

🔊🗣️We are excited to open the application for workshop facilitators of DevFest ‘23

🗓️ This year, DevFest ’23 expected to host over 8 concurrent workshops, and you might be one of the luckiest to reserve a spot

🚀More here:

http://tiny.cc/GDGAddis-DevFest23-Speak

💫 Be part of DevFest ‘23 and join the waitlist to attend the biggest event of the year.

🔥 We are super excited to have you over where you can share your experience, network with like-minded people, and showcase your work to the community for much exposure.

🔗 More here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

💣 🕰️ 4 DAYS REMAINING!

👾Ready to share your experience in a tech stack with the community? Willing to take your skills up a level and network with like minded-people?

🗣️We are excited to open the application for workshop facilitators of DevFest ‘23

🗓️ This year, DevFest ’23 expected to host over 8 concurrent workshops, and you might be one of the luckiest to reserve a spot

🚀More here:

http://tiny.cc/GDGAddis-DevFest23-Speak

🚨Join the hive and be part of the waitlist to attend the upcoming DevFest ‘23. Being part of the waitlist doesn’t guarantee the entry to the venue, and that’s why we release tickets on a daily basis.

🙌 RSVP Here:

https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

🔔 Only 2 days left for the closing of applications to the workshop facilitators

📝 Register you interest here:

🔗 http://tiny.cc/GDGAddis-DevFest23-Speak

Less than two weeks for GDGAddis’ DevFest’23

Join the waitlist as we release tickets on a daily basis

More details here:

https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

We have lined up an array of workshops and afternoon entertainment.

Join the waitlist for a chance to receive a ticket to DevFest'23

More information here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

With just one week to go for DevFest ’23, we are excited to announce the release of more tickets to those who are on the waiting list

In partnership with ALX Ethiopia, we have some major industry experts who will be sharing their experiences on several technologies

Find more about the event:

https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

🎥 In this video, we will walk you through how to claim your ticket after being on the waiting list

📥 If you didn’t find the claim your spot email, it means that a ticket has not been released to you

📍 We are releasing tickets on a daily basis for those on the waiting list

📝 NOTE that anyone with no ticket won’t be allowed entry to the event.

🛑 You being on the waiting list DOESN’T mean you have been granted access to the event. You will need a ticket for that

✨ Stay tuned

In partnership with ALX Ethiopia and Chapa Technologies, DevFest ‘23 has lined up 9 Parallel technical talks, 5+ parallel workshops, and an afternoon filled with LAN Party, networking and live podcast session with Gugut Podcast

Only 5 Days to go!

The hype is all over the place 🔥

⌛️With only 2️⃣ days to go, we are super excited to host DevFest ’23 in partnership with ALX Ethiopia and Chapa.

💻 This year’s theme is “Building For Everyone”, and we ensure to bring you industry led technical talks and workshops as well as entertainment

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Important Notes:

📝 Anyone with no ticket won’t be allowed entry to the event.

🛑 You being on the waiting list DOESN’T mean you have been granted access to the event. You will need a ticket for that

24 hours to go

DevFest’ 23 hosted by GDGAddis in partnership with ALX Ethiopia and Chapa is here, and we can’t wait to have in a filled event with 9 parallel technical talks, 5+ workshops and an engaging afternoon with Networking, LAN Party and Gugut Podcast session

This year’s theme is “Building For Everyone” and we ensure to bring you industry led technical talks and workshops as well as entertainment

Today, we will be unveiling the line of speakers and workshop facilitators as well as the details of the afternoon sessions

We will also releasing the last batch of tickets to the lucky ones on the waiting list; stay tuned to your email to successfully claim your ticket

Learn more about the event details throughout today’s posts, plan ahead on what to attend, and enjoy the festivity of DevFest ‘23

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Important Notes:

📝 Anyone with no ticket won’t be allowed entry to the event

🛑 You being on the waiting list DOESN’T mean you have been granted access to the event. You will need a ticket for that

✨ Introducing DevFest’23 Guest Speakers, Mirafe Gebriel Marcos

Mirafe represents the African Leadership Group (ALG) in Ethiopia, managing an ecosystem of companies that includes ALX, and Sand Technologies.

Priot to joining the ALG, he was the Senior Director of the Agribusiness & Markets division and a member of the Senior Executive Team at the
Agricultural Transformation Agency.

Mirafe was also served with the World Bank for ten years in different capacities, including as a Country Economist for Ethiopia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Mirafe is a graduate of the World Bank’s Young Professionals Program and has broad international work experience, including significant dealings with
senior policy makers in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

He holds an MA in Public Administration, with a concentration in Development Economics, from Princeton University, and a BA in Economics from Grinnell College.

📝 Agenda details here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

✨ Introducing DevFest’23 Guest Speakers, Yohannes Haile

With more than 2 years of working experience under his belt, Yohannes is one of the few iOS Developers in the Ethiopian tech space, carving his path
with both code and creativity. But Yohannes is more than just lines of Swift – he's a multifaceted tech enthusiast who thrives at the intersection of
development and expression.

While his days are spent building innovative iOS apps, his evenings come alive with witty nerd memes that tickle the funny bones of tech communities
on Twitter and LinkedIn. His articles on Medium, meanwhile, showcase a deeper side, delving into insights and perspectives on the ever-evolving world
of technology.

📝 Agenda details here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

✨ Introducing DevFest’23 Guest Speakers, Nemo Semret

Nemo is a researcher, engineer and entrepreneur, currently CEO of QRB Labs, a new venture he co-founded in 2021. QRB Labs providea data centers for location-agnostic high-energy computations such as Bitcoin mining, and AI model training. Its mission is to accelerate the electrification of Africa by monetizing stranded energy, which helps finance the development of the grid, while facilitating the global transition to renewable energy in Bitcoin and AI.

📝 Agenda details here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

✨Introducing DevFest ‘23 Guest Speakers, Kidus Yared

Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the industry. Skilled in Software Development (PHP, Java), Data Analytics, Agile Methodologies, Research and Leadership. Engineering professional with a bachelor degree focused in Software Engineering from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University.

📝 Agenda details here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

💻 Hands-on Workshops on DevFest ’23 with Negsa Marvin

Ngesa is a GDE (Google Developer Expert) in Machine Learning Engineer specialising in signal processing and computer vision.

He started his Cloud ML journey as an Intel AI Innovator and later joined Liquid Telecom as an IoT Solutions Engineer. He is currently
a Device Manager at Safaricom PLC and an Arm AI Ambassador. When not building products, he loves to teach and share knowledge with others. He believes ML education should be free and accessible to all.

As of late, he has been working on sensor data analysis from IoT devices to help manage Device lifecycles and drive
the right customer experience.

He founded Nairobi AI and leads Machine Learning efforts in communities such as GDG Nairobi and Tiny ML Kenya.

📝 Agenda details here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/

💻 Hands-on Workshops on DevFest ’23 with Bereket Engida

"I’m Bereket Engida. I’m a software developer. I'm an open source contributor and a cofounder of loglib, a privacy-first,
open source web analytics platform. Over the past couple of years, I've been deeply involved in the ts/js ecosystem.
Around a year ago, I embarked on my open source journey, contributing to different projects."

📝 Agenda details here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-devfest-addis-2023/