The 2022 TechWomen application is here! Our 2020-2021 program brought 107 bright and inspiring women from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. Next year, IIE is looking forward to selecting 113 women leaders from 21 countries for TechWomen’s 11th … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen announces 2021 virtual delegations
Over the past seven months, the TechWomen community -- our Emerging Leaders, fellows, mentors and host companies -- have shown that connection, mentorship and learning can thrive in a virtual setting. They've pushed through long distances and the challenges of balancing work and family life, proving … [READ MORE...]
Emerging Leaders refine their projects at Pitch Summits
At the TechWomen Regional Summits, Emerging Leader teams gathered with Peer Advisors and Impact Coaches to share their progress, workshop their action plans and get feedback on how to create successful and impactful pitches. By the time teams convened once more at this month's three Pitch Practice … [READ MORE...]
At Regional Summits, Emerging Leaders further develop their action plans
Beginning in November, TechWomen 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders transitioned from Professional Interest Groups to action plan teams, working within their country cohorts to brainstorm and develop an action plan that addresses a socioeconomic need in their communities. From creating clean cookstoves … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2020-2021 begins with Professional Interest Groups
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, TechWomen was tasked with reimagining a program -- one that convened hundreds of people at events, placed 108 women at host companies and relied on in-person connection and networking -- into a dispersed and virtual setting. In true TechWomen spirit, this year's … [READ MORE...]
The secret of getting ahead is getting started
Guest post by Isha Sesay, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of Sierra Leone Editor’s note: Isha Sesay's guest post is part of our series, Emerging Leader Voices, which invites TechWomen Emerging Leaders to share their voice, perspective and experiences with the TechWomen community. How … [READ MORE...]
Meet the 2020-2021 TechWomen Emerging Leaders!
As virtual programming for TechWomen officially begins, we are excited to formally introduce you to the 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders. This year compromises of 108 Emerging Leaders from 21 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East who are all making an impact in the fields of … [READ MORE...]
Journey outside the comfort zone: my pathway to growth
Guest post by Reneiloe Seodigeng, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of South Africa Editor’s note: Reneiloe Seodigeng's guest post is part of our series, Emerging Leader Voices, which invites TechWomen Emerging Leaders to share their voice, perspective and experiences with the TechWomen community. I … [READ MORE...]
#ELoftheDay: Meet the 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders
Starting next month, TechWomen will welcome a new cohort of 108 Emerging Leaders (ELs) to a virtual platform as their TechWomen journey officially begins. Throughout the fall and winter, ELs will be guided through the action planning process by Impact Coaches and fellow Peer Advisors to start … [READ MORE...]
Connecting the dots, from Silicon Valley to Silicon Savanna
Guest post by Josephine Ndambuki, 2013 fellow of Kenya As a woman in tech, I am passionate about impacting the next generation of tech leaders through designing and implementing programs that impart skills, expose youth to mentors and challenge them to begin their careers in tech. I see tech as … [READ MORE...]
