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WiTechnology Summit 2025: A Resounding Success in Advancing Women in Tech

A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible individuals, sponsors, partners, SMMEs, and attendees whose energy and passion made the WiTechnology Summit 2025 a transformative event. Together, we celebrated a major milestone—the launch of the WiTechnology digital platform—and forged powerful connections to build a more inclusive tech ecosystem across Africa.

Overview

The WiTechnology Summit 2025, held during Women’s Month, was a powerful convergence of female entrepreneurs, corporates, and government partners in Midrand. The event successfully created an inspiring and empowering atmosphere dedicated to strengthening gender equity and inclusivity in the technology and telecommunications sector. The highlight was the official launch of the WiTechnology digital marketplace platform, a new hub designed to connect, support, and spotlight women innovators.

Our Purpose: Fueling the Next Wave of African Tech

The summit is more than just an event; it’s a catalytic platform dedicated to elevating the role of women in technology. Our mission is to break barriers and create new opportunities in an industry that thrives on innovation and diversity, ultimately building an inclusive, innovative, and transformative tech community across the continent.

Focus Areas:

Women’s Economic Empowerment: Championing growth through targeted support like Sedfa’s Women’s Desk and the upcoming R300-million Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund.
Collaborative Ecosystem Building: Fostering strategic partnerships between SMMEs, established corporations, and government agencies.
Knowledge Sharing & Mentorship: Enriching the dialogue with expertise from industry leaders on topics like Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), 5G, AI, and 4IR.
Digital Connectivity: Launching and growing the WiTechnology digital hub as a central resource for women innovators and entrepreneurs.

Key Highlights from an Unforgettable Event

The summit was packed with inspiring moments, strategic announcements, and valuable networking opportunities that will have a lasting impact on the African tech landscape.

Official Platform Launch: The successful unveiling of the WiTechnology digital hub, a cornerstone for future connectivity and support.
Inspiring Keynote Addresses: Visionary talks from leaders like Yandisa Sokhanyile of KONECTA on “Fueling the Next Wave of African Tech through Enterprise and Supplier Development.
Strategic Government Partnership: Sedfa’s participation, highlighting their role as a one-stop-shop for small enterprises and announcing the monumental R300-million Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund.
Powerful Panels & Discussions: Enriching dialogues from a distinguished lineup of speakers from organizations like UN Women, Adapt IT, BiPTEL, and the Department of Trade and Industry.
Vibrant Networking: Creating meaningful connections between aspiring entrepreneurs and established industry leaders.
Strong Sponsor Commitment: Celebrating the invaluable support from sponsors like Motorola Solutions, Telecel Centrafrique SA, and Innovator Trust, who are championing a more equitable tech landscape.

Captured Moments from WiTechAfrica 2024

These images capture the energy, passion, and collaborative spirit that defined the WiTechnology Summit 2025. From the main stage to networking sessions, see the faces of the community that is driving change.

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