ALX and Toptech IT Solutions are upping the ante with a Birr 100,000 prize for the team that conquers the coding challenge. 🌟💰

👩🏾‍💻👨🏾‍💻 Gear up for a 2.5-hour coding marathon at ALX Ethiopia’s CityPoint Tech Hub on Jan 13, 2024.

‼️ Attention coders: to participate in the competition, you must form a team. A team must consist of three individuals, so arrive either with your team set, or we will help in teaming you up at the event.
⚠️ Important rule: only one laptop per team, so come equipped and ready to code.

🤝🏾 Not a coder? No problem! Join us for insightful panels on competitive programming and the international programming contest. It’s a day packed with tech, talent, and talks!

🔗 To join the contest or attend the panels, register now at https://bit.ly/3NShAEQ under Upcoming Events. More information to be released on https://www.tg-me.com/etcpc, so keep an eye out!

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🌐 Ready to elevate your tech journey? Join us at the first installation of our monthly 'ቴክ ጉልቻ: A Conversation with Tech Practitioners' series, where we explore diverse industry topics with experts sharing their unique journeys.

Our inaugural event on Saturday, January 13th will feature Nati Abebe, a seasoned Solutions Architect with a rich 8-year background in Cloud Computing, including a tenure at global leader Amazon Web Services (AWS), and experience in running CC Tech Consulting, a US based certified AWS Consulting firm that provides end-to-end IT services globally. Nati will not only share invaluable insights and lessons learned, but also provide actionable strategies to boost your AWS expertise and advance your career.

🎙️ Contemplating an ALX AWS course or curious about the benefits of AWS certification? Seize this opportunity to gain clarity and propel your career forward. Act now - reserve your place today at www.alxethiopia.com, RSVP link under Upcoming Events. 🔥

Tonight on Codenight Voice Chat Abenezer Yakob, CEO of Addis Software, A true pioneer in the software industry.

Discussion Topics
1. Open Source Culture
2. Establishing a Solid Foundation for a Software Company
3. Work Environment and Setup: Creating an Optimal Development Atmosphere

Submit your anonymous questions before Saturday here: https://lnkd.in/eugYMcBP. Don't miss this exclusive event!

Exciting News from Ethiopia! 🌍 Dive into the world of Web3 with the largest Web3 education program in Africa! 🚀

🎓 Unlock Your Potential in 12 Weeks: Web3 Developer Training in Ethiopia! 🌐

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the realm of Web3? Look no further! 🚀 Join us for the most extensive Web3 education program in Ethiopia, where in just 12 weeks, you'll emerge as a proficient Web3 developer, equipped with skills that transcend the digital landscape.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

Master Solidity Programming for Smart Contracts 🖥💡
Gain insights from experienced developers From Different Parts Of the World.

👉 enroll now
https://www.ethiopianweb3foundation.org/register

💼 Partnerships That Drive Success:
We are proud to have the support of local industry leaders and visionary companies:
  Invest for Jobs  https://invest-for-jobs.com/en 
  Sequa https://www.sequa.de/en/
  A|Q Forensics https://www.aq-forensics.com/en/
  IceAddis  https://www.iceaddis.com/
  Eaglelion https://eaglelionsystems.com/

🌍 Backed by Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development:
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills with a program that is shaping the future of African tech.

🔗 Enroll Today and Shape Tomorrow's Web3 Landscape!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to become a Web3 developer in just 12 weeks. Secure your spot now and be part of a movement that is transforming Africa's digital future.

👉 enroll now
https://www.ethiopianweb3foundation.org/register

🌐 #Web3Africa #BlockchainEducation #TechInnovation #Web3Developer

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Ethiopian Blockchain Netwotk

🚨Arifpay is thrilled to announce an award for the most Arifpay Online Payment deployments in the next 30 days, specifically for merchants with actual transactions. The winners stand to share revenue with Arifpay through one of our exciting partnership modalities.

To participate, interested individuals are encouraged to send an email with the their Merchants to [email protected]

More details: https://developer.arifpay.net/

💳 The challenge is heating up: Developers are competing to integrate the most Arifpay Online Payment gateways for merchants with real transactions in the next 28 days.

The ultimate prize? A TRIP TO TOKYO for the winner! 🌟 Join the challenge: https://lnkd.in/gQzF48nY

📩 Developers need to email us their list of integrated merchants for the #Arifgateway at [email protected].

📊 Additionally, the winners have the unique opportunity to share revenue with Arifpay through our innovative partnership modalities

🗣️Calling out all tech innovators, entrepreneurs, & changemakers!

Hack your way to Bright Ethiopia! Digitize traditional business ideas, design modern solutions, & win big prizes!

Build your future in this 24-hour hackathon showdown!

Awards: more than half million ETB 💵💵 Exciting in kind and cash prizes , recognition, and potential collaboration opportunities with Chapa and other partners.

• You will be given 24 hours to change the game. Coming soon! (Teams of 3-5 only)

The application link will be post on our telegram developers group www.tg-me.com/chapist_dev

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Talk With Nathanael Dereb : Engineer at Adobe

Join Us on Codenight Voce Chat as we welcome Nathanael Dereb, an engineer at Adobe and CEO of Aevue and Common AI! This Sunday at 8 PM EST, we'll be delving into the fascinating world of technology and leadership.

Get ready for an in-depth conversation about:
- Leading the charge in tech
- Balancing Innovation and Stability
- Mentoring the Next Generation

Join us live on the Codenight Telegram voice chat this Sunday at 8 PM. See you there!

@Codenight

Talk With Nathanael Dereb : Engineer at Adobe

Link : https://www.tg-me.com/CodeNight?videochat

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✈️ Join ArifPay on February 6th for an exclusive webinar unveiling the ArifDevelopers Challenge and Event!

Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to win exciting prizes, including a trip to Tokyo!!

RSVP now --> bit.ly/3UhYhsN

Introduction to Cybersecurity Bootcamp(Online)

This training program is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of cybersecurity to enable you to discover several cybersecurity tracks providing all required fundamentals. The program will prepare you to get started in the cybersecurity field with the necessary pre-required knowledge in each track.

The bootcamp will run for 4 weeks from 3rd to 26th March. During your learning journey, the instructors will walk you through different topics including essential cybersecurity concepts and their goals, some threats and vulnerabilities, OS Security, Web Application Security, Data Encryption Techniques, and Network Security Fundamentals.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ct-bootcamp-c6
Required Linux course: https://bit.ly/linux-course 
Profile completion: https://bit.ly/profile-completion

@GDGAddis

🚀 Hack into Bright Ethiopia 2024! 🚀

A call for all tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and changemakers! In just 24 hours, you and your dream team can bring your boldest project ideas to business reality, learn from renowned mentors, and win a grand prize to kickstart your business idea to reality.

This hackathon presents you with an opportunity to:

-🏆 Win more than 1 Million ETB in exciting cash and kind prizes.
-🌐 Access top-tier resources and potential collaboration opportunities with Chapa and partners.
-💡 You built it, you own it! Get your invention out there and launch businesses or make a real impact on the world.

🔐 Join the competition at Hack into Bright Ethiopia 2024! 🔐

Visit the official Registration Page.(Teams of 3-5 only) https://chapa.co/sessions


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Talk With Beakal Tekola : Product Advisor at Chapa

Join Us on Codenight Voice Chat as we welcome Beakal Tekola, Senior Product Manager with 15+ Years of Experience Building and Launching Digital Products.

Get ready for an in-depth conversation about:

1. Pricing and Marketing Strategies for Products

2. Efficient Management of Multiple Products

3. Aligning Business and Technical Needs for Product Success

4. Roadmap for Product Development and Management

Join us live on the Telegram this Sunday at 8 PM. See you there!

@CodeNight

DynamicViT: Making Vision Transformer faster through layer skipping

https://sites.google.com/cohere.com/c4ai-community/community-programs/regional-africa

By Amanuel Negash (@LeoBitz)

#AI #MachineLearning #DeepLearning

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Join us for Women Techmakers Addis: International Women's Day 2024 Celebration in Partnership with ALX Ethiopia on March 9, 2024! 🎉

🚀 Unlock your potential with inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. This year's bold theme is "IMPACT THE FUTURE." 💪🌐

📌 Exclusively for women in tech, this event is a fantastic opportunity to invite your female colleagues, friends, and peers. Let's create a powerful community that celebrates and uplifts women in technology, shaping a future where impact knows no bounds! 👩‍💻✨

📅 Date: Saturday, March 9th
🕑 Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (3:30 ሰዓት - 10 ሰዓት)
🏛️ Venue: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
🗺️ Directions: CapStone Building, 4th Floor; across the street from Balcha Hospital main entrance

📍 Google Maps: https://surl.li/qvdgi

🔗 Register here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-international-womens-day-2024-celebration/

@WTMAddis @GDGAddis @AlxEthiopiaOfficial

Are you a health professional who is passionate about digital health?

Do you have what it takes to hack for health?

If yes, then you should join the Digital Health Hackathon at the 8th Ethio Health Exhibition & Congress , the largest healthcare trade show in Ethiopia.

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with other health professionals and enthusiasts, and to create innovative solutions for real-world health problems.

You will also get access to mentorship, resources, and data to help you develop your ideas and present them in a pitch competition.

🏆 1st place: 50,000 ETB and one year incubation at A2SV
🥈 2nd place: 30,000 ETB and three months incubation at A2SV
🥉 3rd place: 20,000 ETB and one month incubation at A2SV


You can apply online by filling out this form (https://lnkd.in/eUmc9n9E) before February 26, 2024.

The hackathon will take place from March 7 to 9, 2024, at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.

Don’t let this chance miss you!

Apply now

A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley

🌟 Distinguished Panelist Spotlight! 🌟

Meet Betelhem Dessie , the visionary CEO of iCog Anyone Can Code (iCog-ACC), bringing over fifteen years of expertise to Ethiopia's thriving tech scene.

At iCog-ACC, Betelhem is at the forefront of democratizing technology education for the nation's youth. Her leadership is dedicated to fostering accessible and inclusive learning environments, shaping the future of tech education in Ethiopia. Additionally, as a chief advisor at iCog Labs, Betelhem contributes to pioneering artificial intelligence research and development within the country.

Renowned for her commitment to leveraging technology for social change, Betelhem is a trailblazer in empowering young women and girls in the tech industry. Her innovative work has earned global recognition from major media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and Quartz, solidifying her status as a significant young innovator across Africa.

🚀 Join us as Betelhem Dessie shares her invaluable insights on our panel, "Shaping the Tech Entrepreneurship Landscape," at our event on March 9.

🔗 Register here:
https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-women-techmakers-addis-international-womens-day-2024-celebration/


Stay tuned for more captivating panelist spotlights as we approach a day of inspiration and knowledge sharing!

@WTMAddis @GDGAddis @AlxEthiopiaOfficial

💡 #TechEntrepreneurship #ShapingTheFuture #ImpactTheTechLandscape