The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit 2024, with the theme “AI Leadership: Navigating the Future of Women in Business,” was successfully held on September 27, 2024, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Alausa-Ikeja. The summit brought together prominent women leaders, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of women in business, and how AI is shaping leadership, innovation, and opportunities in the tech industry.
A key highlight of the summit was its collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which spearheaded a 2-Day Advanced Digital Skills Boot Camp from September 19 to 20, 2024, at the Digital Bridge Institute, Cappa-Oshodi, Lagos. This critical initiative aimed at empowering women and girls with advanced digital skills, offering participants practical training on emerging trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with a special emphasis on AI and related technologies.
Throughout the boot camp, attendees were exposed to a range of crucial topics, including:
- The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Business Leadership and Innovation:Exploring how AI is driving change across industries and creating new opportunities for women in leadership.
- Strategies for Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in AI Development and Implementation:Discussing the importance of diversity in AI development and how inclusive practices can enrich technological innovation.
- Overcoming Challenges and Barriers to Advancement as Women Leaders in the Tech Industry:Providing actionable insights on breaking through the barriers that often limit women’s advancement in the tech sector.
- Leveraging AI Technologies for Business Growth, Sustainability, and Societal Impact:Examining how AI can not only boost business success but also drive sustainability and broader societal benefits.
- Empowering the Next Generation of Women and Girls to Excel in AI and Technology Fields:Focusing on mentoring and education as tools for inspiring the next generation of women in tech.
Participants in the boot camp were provided with essential writing materials to support their learning journey and awarded certificates of completion, recognizing their dedication to expanding their digital skillsets and preparing for the future of technology-driven leadership.
The summit provided a platform for valuable networking, knowledge sharing, and discussions on AI’s potential to reshape business and society. Keynote speakers and panelists included influential women leaders in tech, business, and academia, who shared their insights on how AI can help break gender barriers and create more inclusive and innovative industries.
About the Summit: The Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit is an annual event dedicated to the empowerment, advancement, and leadership of women in technology and business. The event provides a platform for learning, networking, and collaboration, with a focus on equipping women with the digital skills and leadership tools they need to thrive in the fast-paced world of technology.
For media inquiries or more information, please contact [weets.com.ng or ugochi Emmanuel atb08063976063 or 08051651371
