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GDG Addis (Google Developers Group Addis) is a community of passionate software developers and IT enthusiasts in Ethiopia. Join the discussion at https://t.me/GDG_Addis.
Google Cloud Study Jams EMEA 2025 is here!
Join this free 5-week program to learn practical Cloud and Generative AI skills, earn Google Skill Badges, and get cool swag 🎁
Perfect for students, developers, and tech enthusiasts who want hands-on experience with Google Cloud and Gemini AI.
📅 Runs until November 20, 2025
👉 Sign up: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/cloud-study-jams/home
#GoogleCloud #StudyJams #AI #Developers #CloudComputing
Ready to take your ALX journey to the next level?
We've partnered with Google to offer you exclusive access to a 8-week Google Cloud Skills Programme, starting 13 October 2025. As part of the partnership, Google will cover all programme costs for learners, giving you hands-on training through Google's professional platform, leading to industry-recognised Google Cloud certificates and skill badges that employers actively seek. Build expertise in cloud infrastructure, earn digital credentials, and join fellow ALX alumni in mastering the cloud engineering skills that are transforming careers across Africa and globally.
Limited spots available exclusively for ALX Software Engineering & AWS graduates ONLY.
Deadline for the application is October 8.
Apply here: https://shorturl.at/7SYv1
🎉 #ጳጉሜ #CTF is back for the second time this year , bringing you exciting challenges to put your skills to the test! 🧠💻
🗓 Sep 7, 2025
📍 Online
🔗 Register @ https://yekolo.simulationslabs.com/register
Calling all innovators, coders, and dreamers! Unleash your creativity in a thrilling week-long hackathon leveraging Ethiopia’s Fayda Digital ID system. From July 26 - August 4, 2025, build game-changing solutions in FinTech, HealthTech, Smart Governance, AgriTech, and more!
Register using this link -> https://lnkd.in/dssa4fXX.
@GDGAddis
📣 Excited to Announce!
WTM Addis and GDG Addis are teaming up with NSK.AI for an incredible AI Bootcamp:
“Intro to AI Agents: From RAG to Deployment”
🗓 Starts: 19th July 2025 | 💻 Self-paced | 💰 FREE
"Given the opportunity, there are enough skilled developers in Ethiopia that can significantly improve these state-managed platforms"
More 👇🏼
https://shega.co/news/why-most-government-websites-in-ethiopia-barely-work
🚀 AASTU Tech Fest 2025 is HERE! 🎉
AND GUESS WHAT?
✨ 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
🚀 Ethiopia’s Tech Future is in Capable Hands! #WomenWhoRedefinePossible #IWD2025
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ethiopias-tech-future-capable-hands-iwd2025-mekanehiwot-mengistu-bo4ke?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via
WonderWomen team, 4th team, presenting their work for the WTM IWD ‘25 Day hackathon solution
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Qest team presenting their innovative solution for the WTM Women’s Day Hackathon
#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
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
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
🎙 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
🌍 PRE–AYF 2025: Tech & AI for Good 🤝
FOR STARTUPS & BUSINESS EXHIBITORS
📅 October 28, 2025 | 📍 Hyatt Regency, Addis Ababa
FREE PARTICIPATION
Are you a startup or business driving innovation through technology or AI?
Join PRE–AYF 2025, a dynamic pre-event to the African Youth Forum 2025, and connect with the next generation of innovators, investors, and changemakers shaping Africa’s digital future.
💡 Why Exhibit?
✨ Showcase your products, services, or innovations
🤝 Participate in B2B Matchmaking & Networking
🚀 Engage with investors, partners, and policymakers
🌍 Build collaborations that scale your impact
👥 Connect with youth — recruit talents and offer opportunities
🔗 Register Now:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAQLEh_yQXOr8xMu06Zn7whpSxma1UUqF164OK-IPIZFARvw/viewform?usp=header
This isn’t just an event — it’s a platform to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future of African innovation.
#AYF2025 #TechForGood #DigitalTransformation #StartupShowcase #YouthInnovation #B2BNetworking
🚀 Better-Hack — In Person Hackathon
Get ready for Better-Hack, an in-person hackathon proudly brought to you by Better-Auth.
Build impactful projects, meet fellow developers, and compete for a grand prize pool of 200k.
🗓️ October 04 – 05
📍 DxValley 2.0 – Incubation Center, Africa Ave, Addis Ababa
(See on map → Google Maps)
🎁 Rewards
Alongside the prize pool, expect bonus rewards, exclusive merch, stickers, and sponsor goodies.
⚡ Sign up today → better-hack.io
⏳ Registration closes Wednesday at midnight
Bring your laptop, your ideas, and your team. Let’s make Better-Hack unforgettable.
Bereket Engida for the 2025 JavaScriptLandia Awards
Bereket is being nominated for Outstanding Contribution from a New Arrival for his impactful work on BetterAuth, which is making authentication simpler and helping many developers.
The community has already started nominating him. Let’s add our support.
📅 Nominations close Sept 19
🏆 Winners announced at JSConf 2025 (Oct 14–16, Maryland)
Nominate Bereket 👉 here.
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Ready to build practical AI app even if you're new to AI?
🗓 Starts: 19th July 2025 | 💻 Self-paced | 💰 FREE
💰 $280,000 awaits the champion 💰
Prize Pool
🥇 1st: $280 000
🥈 2nd: $83 800
🥉 3rd: $42 000
🏅 4th: $14 000
2025 Tencent Advertising Algorithm Competition — the global competition for elite programmers and engineers, hosted by Tencent Ads.
Career Fast-Track
🟢Top 10 teams: Guaranteed full-time offers at Tencent
🟢 All finalists: Priority interviews for full-time roles
🟢 All semi-finalists: Internship offers + exclusive swag & gadgets
📅 Register before: July 31, 2025
🔗 Sign up now: https://algo.qq.com/
#TencentAds #AlgorithmCompetition #MLChallenge #Hiring
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⭐️ Oromia Hackathon 2025 is Almost Here!
Are you a creative person who loves tourism, hospitality, or technology? Do you want to build something important but need a way to start? This is your chance!
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
✨ 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
5th Team and final team for the WTM IWD ‘25 Day hackathon, SetRise, presenting their solution 🔥
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The third team, GirlsHackathon, presenting their solution for the WTM IWD ‘25 Day solution
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
Hackthon is happening 🔥
TechVail Harmony presenting their solution
#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
Mekdim Gullilat, Country Manager at Reach for Change Ethiopia, talking about creating lasting change impacts through inclusive system change.
#WTMAddis #WTMIWD #RedefinePossible #GDGAddis #WTMHackathon2025
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
☝️ 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