✨ Event Recap: WTM Ethiopia IWD 2026
WTM Ethiopia’s International Women’s Day 2026 celebration brought together more than 200 powerful community of builders, learners, and leaders committed to breaking patterns in tech.
From hands-on workshops to insightful panels and a high-energy hackathon, the day delivered practical learning, collaboration, and real-world innovation.
Participants explored game development, machine learning, and blockchain, while our panelists shared clear, actionable insights on building and sustaining careers in tech.
The hackathon was a major highlight, with 25+ projects addressing real challenges, from solutions supporting mothers to platforms celebrating Ethiopian culture and empowering women. Every team contributed strong ideas and execution.
This event was made possible by the support of our sponsors and
partners: ALX Ethiopia, v0 by Vercel, Tilla Africa, Kuraz Technologies, iceaddis, The Sticker Guy, and Eternal Media and Communication. Their investment directly enabled access, learning, and opportunity for the community.
This was not just an event. It was a launch point for skills, networks, and momentum that extend beyond a single day.
Watch the recap video on our youtube channel 👇👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Hb3Ea4ov8
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