🔥 Fireside Chat Spotlight
Biruk Yosef is joining us at WTM Addis IWD 2025 to shake the table — and rebuild it.
A powerhouse in entrepreneurship and ecosystem development, Biruk has spent over 15 years turning big ideas into bold ventures. From legal strategy to startup acceleration, he's helped founders grow across Ethiopia — and scale across Africa.
At the Fireside Chat “Redefining Possible: Building Inclusive Tech Infrastructure for Africa’s Next Chapter,” Biruk will share lessons on leadership, local innovation, and what it really takes to prepare our youth to lead — not just catch up.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here:https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#WTMAddis #RedefinePossible #WTMIWD #BirukZenebe #StartupAfrica #TechInfrastructure #EntrepreneurshipEthiopia #WTMEthiopia #FiresideChat
Biruk Yosef is joining us at WTM Addis IWD 2025 to shake the table — and rebuild it.
A powerhouse in entrepreneurship and ecosystem development, Biruk has spent over 15 years turning big ideas into bold ventures. From legal strategy to startup acceleration, he's helped founders grow across Ethiopia — and scale across Africa.
At the Fireside Chat “Redefining Possible: Building Inclusive Tech Infrastructure for Africa’s Next Chapter,” Biruk will share lessons on leadership, local innovation, and what it really takes to prepare our youth to lead — not just catch up.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here:https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#WTMAddis #RedefinePossible #WTMIWD #BirukZenebe #StartupAfrica #TechInfrastructure #EntrepreneurshipEthiopia #WTMEthiopia #FiresideChat
🔥 Fireside Chat Spotlight
Melaku Beshah isn’t just building teams — he’s building the blueprint.
As Country Director at Excellerent and Vice President of the Ethiopian Outsourcing Association, Melaku has helped shape Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey from the ground up — scaling startups, creating jobs, and fueling global tech exports.
At WTM Addis: IWD 2025, he joins our Fireside Chat:
“Redefining Possible: Building Inclusive Tech Infrastructure for Africa’s Next Chapter”
Get ready for insights on what it takes to make tech inclusive, impactful, and borderless — and how Ethiopia’s BPO rise is only the beginning.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#RedefinePossible #WTMAddis #WTMIWD #MelakuBeshah #TechLeadership #BPOinAfrica #DigitalEthiopia #FiresideChat #WTMEthiopia
Melaku Beshah isn’t just building teams — he’s building the blueprint.
As Country Director at Excellerent and Vice President of the Ethiopian Outsourcing Association, Melaku has helped shape Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey from the ground up — scaling startups, creating jobs, and fueling global tech exports.
At WTM Addis: IWD 2025, he joins our Fireside Chat:
“Redefining Possible: Building Inclusive Tech Infrastructure for Africa’s Next Chapter”
Get ready for insights on what it takes to make tech inclusive, impactful, and borderless — and how Ethiopia’s BPO rise is only the beginning.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#RedefinePossible #WTMAddis #WTMIWD #MelakuBeshah #TechLeadership #BPOinAfrica #DigitalEthiopia #FiresideChat #WTMEthiopia
🎤 Voices That Guide Bold Conversations
At WTM Addis: IWD 2025, we don’t just talk innovation — we moderate it with purpose.
Meet Bezawit Kassaye, the sharp mind shaping this year’s Fireside Chat. As a Startup Ecosystem Specialist at JICA Ethiopia, Bezawit brings a lens of global perspective and grassroots reality — exactly what’s needed to ask the right questions.
💬 She’ll be navigating:
“Redefining Possible: Building Inclusive Tech Infrastructure for Africa’s Next Chapter”
Get ready for a dialogue that digs deep — where future builders speak, and possibilities grow.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#RedefinePossible #WTMAddis #WTMIWD #BezawitKassaye #FiresideChat #TechEcosystem #WomenInTech
At WTM Addis: IWD 2025, we don’t just talk innovation — we moderate it with purpose.
Meet Bezawit Kassaye, the sharp mind shaping this year’s Fireside Chat. As a Startup Ecosystem Specialist at JICA Ethiopia, Bezawit brings a lens of global perspective and grassroots reality — exactly what’s needed to ask the right questions.
💬 She’ll be navigating:
“Redefining Possible: Building Inclusive Tech Infrastructure for Africa’s Next Chapter”
Get ready for a dialogue that digs deep — where future builders speak, and possibilities grow.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#RedefinePossible #WTMAddis #WTMIWD #BezawitKassaye #FiresideChat #TechEcosystem #WomenInTech
🌟 Meet the Fintech Strategist in the Judge’s Seat
Kidus Yared | Operations Manager, Chapa
When he's not steering one of Ethiopia’s leading fintech engines, he's decoding data, building tech that scales, and empowering teams to ship with precision.
At WTM Addis IWD 2025, Kidus joins us as a Hackathon Judge — bringing his sharp sense for what works, what matters, and what moves markets.
💡 Bonus: He speaks fluent code, strategy, and scale.
🚀 Code smart. Build bold. Impress Kidus.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#WTMAddis #WTMHackathon2025 #RedefinePossible #FintechAfrica #TechJudges #BuildToLead #Chapa #InnovationEthiopia #HackWithPurpose
Kidus Yared | Operations Manager, Chapa
When he's not steering one of Ethiopia’s leading fintech engines, he's decoding data, building tech that scales, and empowering teams to ship with precision.
At WTM Addis IWD 2025, Kidus joins us as a Hackathon Judge — bringing his sharp sense for what works, what matters, and what moves markets.
💡 Bonus: He speaks fluent code, strategy, and scale.
🚀 Code smart. Build bold. Impress Kidus.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-presents-women-who-redefine-whats-possible-iwd-2025/
#WTMAddis #WTMHackathon2025 #RedefinePossible #FintechAfrica #TechJudges #BuildToLead #Chapa #InnovationEthiopia #HackWithPurpose
🔍 Judge Spotlight: Biniyam Daniel
Founder & CEO, Addis AI
What happens when your voice — your language — becomes the future of AI?
Biniyam Daniel is not just asking that question — he’s building the answer.
As the mind behind Addis AI, Biniyam is designing tech that speaks Amharic first, breaking down language barriers in AI and opening the digital door for millions of Ethiopians. From economic inclusion to AI sovereignty, his work redefines what infrastructure means in Africa’s tech revolution.
This Saturday, he joins us as a Hackathon Judge — ready to spot the bold, the brilliant, and the barrier-breaking.
💬 He’s not just building apps — he’s building a future where no one is left out.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
#WTMAddis #WTMHackathon2025 #RedefinePossible #AIforAfrica #InclusiveTech #AddisAI #HackWithPurpose #AmharicAI #TechJudges #InnovationLeadership
Founder & CEO, Addis AI
What happens when your voice — your language — becomes the future of AI?
Biniyam Daniel is not just asking that question — he’s building the answer.
As the mind behind Addis AI, Biniyam is designing tech that speaks Amharic first, breaking down language barriers in AI and opening the digital door for millions of Ethiopians. From economic inclusion to AI sovereignty, his work redefines what infrastructure means in Africa’s tech revolution.
This Saturday, he joins us as a Hackathon Judge — ready to spot the bold, the brilliant, and the barrier-breaking.
💬 He’s not just building apps — he’s building a future where no one is left out.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
#WTMAddis #WTMHackathon2025 #RedefinePossible #AIforAfrica #InclusiveTech #AddisAI #HackWithPurpose #AmharicAI #TechJudges #InnovationLeadership
☝️ 1 DAY TO GO!
Tomorrow is the day we’ve been building for.
Come early, bring your energy, and let’s Redefine Possible — together.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center | 🕘 Starts at 9:30 AM
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WomenInTech #WTMHackathon2025 #ReachForChange #COOP #ITC_NTFV
Tomorrow is the day we’ve been building for.
Come early, bring your energy, and let’s Redefine Possible — together.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center | 🕘 Starts at 9:30 AM
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WomenInTech #WTMHackathon2025 #ReachForChange #COOP #ITC_NTFV
🎙 Mic Check, Power On
Feben Tamrat is not just hosting — she’s setting the tone.
From Oxford halls to grassroots hustle, Feben brings a legacy of leadership in women’s empowerment, governance, and business development. She’s trained, led, and built programs that put women at the center of change.
At WTM Addis IWD 2025, she’s not just holding the mic — she’s holding space for bold stories and bigger dreams.
✨ When Feben’s on stage, the energy shifts. Get ready.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
#WTMAddis #RedefinePossible #WTMIWD #MCSpotlight #WomenInTech #BoldVoices #COOP #GDGAddis #ReachForChange #ITC_NTFV
Feben Tamrat is not just hosting — she’s setting the tone.
From Oxford halls to grassroots hustle, Feben brings a legacy of leadership in women’s empowerment, governance, and business development. She’s trained, led, and built programs that put women at the center of change.
At WTM Addis IWD 2025, she’s not just holding the mic — she’s holding space for bold stories and bigger dreams.
✨ When Feben’s on stage, the energy shifts. Get ready.
🗓 April 12, 2025 | 📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
#WTMAddis #RedefinePossible #WTMIWD #MCSpotlight #WomenInTech #BoldVoices #COOP #GDGAddis #ReachForChange #ITC_NTFV
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Are you ready?
The countdown is over.
✨ WTM Addis: IWD 2025 — it all begins tomorrow.
📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center Bole Rwanda, in front of Africa Insurance Building, 5th Floor
🕘 April 12 | 9:30 AM
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
Our amazing team will be waiting at the gate to scan your tickets, support RSVP check-ins, and hand out your passes to Redefine Possible. 💙
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
The countdown is over.
✨ WTM Addis: IWD 2025 — it all begins tomorrow.
📍 DxValley 2.0 Incubation Center Bole Rwanda, in front of Africa Insurance Building, 5th Floor
🕘 April 12 | 9:30 AM
👉 RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/eQXrI
Our amazing team will be waiting at the gate to scan your tickets, support RSVP check-ins, and hand out your passes to Redefine Possible. 💙
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Ms. Lense Geleta, Vice President of Cooperative Bank of Oromia, is giving her speech about leadership and how women can truly Redefine Possible!
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Mekdim Gullilat, Country Manager at Reach for Change Ethiopia, talking about creating lasting change impacts through inclusive system change.
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Samuel Fekade, National Coordinator at The United Nations International Trade Center, speaking about driving SDG-centered impact and rethinking systems.
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Dr. Rosa Tsegaye, giving a technical talk about how technology looks like when understanding us in our OWN terms.
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Nebiyou Yirga, General Manager of EASE, moderating a panel discussion of how women are redefining what’s possible. He’s paneling Mekdes Mintesnot, CEO & Co Founder of TriTel Technologies, and Bethel Dereje, Gynecologic Oncologist and CEO of WeCare
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Hackthon is happening 🔥
TechVail Harmony presenting their solution
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
TechVail Harmony presenting their solution
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
2nd Team, Qest team presenting their innovative solution for the WTM Women’s Day Hackathon
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
The third team, GirlsHackathon, presenting their solution for the WTM IWD ‘25 Day solution
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
WonderWomen team, 4th team, presenting their work for the WTM IWD ‘25 Day hackathon solution
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
✨ That’s a Wrap! ✨
This Saturday, Women Techmakers Addis: International Women’s Day 2025 brought together passionate attendees, bold conversations, brilliant ideas, and unmatched energy under one powerful theme: Redefine Possible.
From inspiring keynotes and a powerful panel to our hackathon demo showcase and a future-facing fireside chat, every moment reminded us that change starts with community.
💙 A huge thank you to everyone who showed up with your voice, vision, and passion.
🎤 To our incredible speakers, panelists, moderators ,and judges your insights, stories, and leadership lit up the room. Thank you for redefining what’s possible and showing what’s ahead.
🙏 Special thanks to our incredible sponsors and partners: the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Reach for Change Ethiopia, and the International Trade Centre. Your support made this possible.
Here’s to more fearless thinking, inclusive innovation, and rewriting the rules together.
📸 Stay tuned for photos, recaps, and more!
#RedefinePossible
This Saturday, Women Techmakers Addis: International Women’s Day 2025 brought together passionate attendees, bold conversations, brilliant ideas, and unmatched energy under one powerful theme: Redefine Possible.
From inspiring keynotes and a powerful panel to our hackathon demo showcase and a future-facing fireside chat, every moment reminded us that change starts with community.
💙 A huge thank you to everyone who showed up with your voice, vision, and passion.
🎤 To our incredible speakers, panelists, moderators ,and judges your insights, stories, and leadership lit up the room. Thank you for redefining what’s possible and showing what’s ahead.
🙏 Special thanks to our incredible sponsors and partners: the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Reach for Change Ethiopia, and the International Trade Centre. Your support made this possible.
Here’s to more fearless thinking, inclusive innovation, and rewriting the rules together.
📸 Stay tuned for photos, recaps, and more!
#RedefinePossible
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✨ Women Techmakers Addis IWD 2025 — The Recap is Here! 🎥
The laughter, the learning, the bold ideas — we captured it all.
From inspiring talks to the hackathon magic, it was a day full of energy and community.
We came together to share stories, build boldly, and show what’s possible when we lift each other up.
💙 If you were there — relive it.
If you missed it — this is your sign to join us next time.
#WTMAddis #IWD2025 #RedefinePossible #TogetherWeBuild
The laughter, the learning, the bold ideas — we captured it all.
From inspiring talks to the hackathon magic, it was a day full of energy and community.
We came together to share stories, build boldly, and show what’s possible when we lift each other up.
💙 If you were there — relive it.
If you missed it — this is your sign to join us next time.
#WTMAddis #IWD2025 #RedefinePossible #TogetherWeBuild
Ready to Redefine Possible?
Join us for IWD 2025 – Redefine Possible, a powerful celebration of women in tech, innovation, and leadership!
Hosted by Google Women Techmakers in collaboration with Nuna Ethiopia, GDG on Campus HiLCoE, Chewata Awaqi and Efuye Gela, this one-of-a-kind event brings together trailblazing speakers, dynamic panels, hands-on workshops, and unmatched networking.
What to expect:
✨ Insightful keynotes
🎤 Bold panel discussions
🤝 Real connections
🛠 Interactive tech workshops
🎁 Giveaways & refreshments
Come learn, connect, and be inspired by women who are pushing boundaries and creating change. Whether you're a student, developer, entrepreneur, or enthusiast, this is your moment to redefine what’s possible.
Save the date:
📅 April 26, 2025
📍 Nuna Ethiopia
🔗 Register now
Let’s shape the future together.
#IWD2025 #RedefinePossible #WTMEthiopia #WomenInTech
Join us for IWD 2025 – Redefine Possible, a powerful celebration of women in tech, innovation, and leadership!
Hosted by Google Women Techmakers in collaboration with Nuna Ethiopia, GDG on Campus HiLCoE, Chewata Awaqi and Efuye Gela, this one-of-a-kind event brings together trailblazing speakers, dynamic panels, hands-on workshops, and unmatched networking.
What to expect:
✨ Insightful keynotes
🎤 Bold panel discussions
🤝 Real connections
🛠 Interactive tech workshops
🎁 Giveaways & refreshments
Come learn, connect, and be inspired by women who are pushing boundaries and creating change. Whether you're a student, developer, entrepreneur, or enthusiast, this is your moment to redefine what’s possible.
Save the date:
📅 April 26, 2025
📍 Nuna Ethiopia
🔗 Register now
Let’s shape the future together.
#IWD2025 #RedefinePossible #WTMEthiopia #WomenInTech