Girlhype Women’s Month Event: Empowering Women in the Digital Age

Girlhype proudly presents its Women’s Day event, dedicated to empowering young women and girls with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the digital era. Aligned with the theme of South Africa’s Women’s Day, this event will focus on providing Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills and internet literacy, fostering a generation of tech-savvy women leaders. The event will feature interactive workshops, inspirational talks, and networking opportunities, celebrating the achievements of women in technology and inspiring the next wave of innovators.

Event Details:

• Date: August 31, 2024
• Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Location: [Venue TBD], South Africa

We plan to really celebrate Women’s Month by equipping young women and girls with essential 4IR skills and internet literacy, inspiring them to pursue careers in technology and leadership roles and providing a platform for networking for high impact women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

You will love this event if you are a:

• High school girls from various schools across South Africa.
• Women interested in technology and digital skills.
• Educators and school principals.
• Sponsors, partners, and stakeholders in the tech industry.
• Ally who is passionate about empowering women in technology.

Event agenda:

Key Activities:

1. Welcome and Registration (11:00 - 11:30 AM)

• Participants arrive and register for the event.
• Distribution of event materials (program booklets, name tags, etc.).
• Light refreshments served.

1. Opening Remarks and Keynote Address (11:30 - 12:00 PM)

• Welcome address by Girlhype CEO, Thoko Miya.
• Keynote speech by an esteemed female leader in technology.
• Overview of the event’s objectives and activities.

1. Workshops and Interactive Sessions (12:00 - 1:30 PM)

• Workshop 1: Introduction to 4IR Skills – AI, Robotics, and IoT.
• Workshop 2: Internet Skills Training – Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy, and Social Media Management.
• Workshop 3: Internet Governance, Encryption, Universal Acceptance, and DNS.
• Panel Discussion: Women in Tech – Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities.

1. Lunch and Networking (1:30 - 2:00 PM)

• Catered lunch for all participants.
• Networking opportunities with mentors, industry professionals, and peers.

1. Closing Session and Awards (2:00 - 3:00 PM)

• Recap of the day’s activities.
• Award ceremony recognizing outstanding participants.
• Closing remarks and thank you.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to link with like minded women in technology, science, engineering and mathematics, the arts and lawyers who will some of our esteemed participants on the day.

*Every ticket purchased will empower a high school girl to attend the event free of charge

** Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.