Women in AI Southern Africa

Join me and the amazing Tshegofatso Isaac as we dive deep into the world of technology, innovation, and breaking barriers! ?? What to Expect: ? Raw, honest conversations about navigating the tech industry ? Practical strategies for building your tech career ? Personal insights from our experiences ? Interactive Q&A session ? Networking opportunities ?? Mark Your Calendar: Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Host: Lindsey ?? Key Topics: ? Overcoming challenges in tech ? Building resilience ? Finding mentorship ? Creating inclusive tech spaces ? Future trends and opportunities ?? Whether you're a student, career shifter, or tech professional looking to level up, this webinar is crafted for YOU! ?? Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d-qAMS_W #WomenInTech #TechWebinar #MelsoftAcademy #TechCareers #WomenEmpowerment #Innovation #Technology #TechIndustry #WomenInSTEM #CareerGrowth #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation ?? Feel free to share with your network! Let's build a stronger tech community together. Looking forward to seeing you there!

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) South Africa Film Festival was such an incredible experience! The event really highlighted how important it is to raise awareness and take action in the fight against fraud. We’re so proud that our Women in AI Southern Africa Ambassador, Naledi Tlhakudi , represented us on the panel and brought such valuable insights to the discussion. We also had the chance to talk about Coded Bias —an incredible movie that we recommend everyone watches. It really drives home the importance of representation in data, testing, and development to ensure AI systems are fair and inclusive. ??? It was such an honor to share the panel with Reneil Harilall and Dimitrios Savva from Intelligent Diamond, Rianne Potgieter, CA(SA), CProf(SA) from CISA, Prischal Bahgoo from VicIT, and Carl Wocke from Merlynn AI. Each of them brought valuable perspectives to the conversation, making it such a dynamic and impactful discussion. Collaboration like this is so important as we work together to explore how AI and technology can help combat fraud. As we continue through International Fraud Awareness Week, let’s keep the momentum going—staying informed, sharing knowledge, and building a future we can all trust! #CFESouthAfrica #FraudFilmFestival #WomenInAI #CodedBias #AIForGood #FraudAwareness #RepresentationMatters

?? Fraud Film Festival: Join the Virtual Experience! The Fraud Film Festival is happening this Monday, 12 PM to 3 PM, and while in-person tickets are sold out, you can still join us online! ?? As we gear up for International Fraud Awareness Week, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn, engage, and take action in the fight against fraud. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of an impactful conversation. ?? ?? How to Register: Click -> https://lnkd.in/dTRZP_BG and select Gauteng IFAW, Online to sign up for the virtual event! Let’s stand together against fraud and make a difference, no matter where we are. ACFE SOUTH AFRICA Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

??Amazing news! ?? One of our Women in AI Southern Africa members, Shameera Akbar was recently in Rwanda as a delegate , participating in round table discussions on education with the United nations Development program (UNDP). Her commitment to empowering youth through technology and education is truly inspiring. Congratulations,Shameera Akbar for representing WAI and DigiYouth Africa on this global stage! Keep leading the way for impactful change! ??

Our final Women in AI Southern Africa event of 2024 was a huge success, and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who joined us ????A big thank you to Kaluba Chikonde for leading such an inspiring and engaging workshop. Kaluba Chikonde brought incredible energy and passion to the session, guiding us through the powerful capabilities of Gen AI and ChatGPT. We learned so much on how to maximize our AI experiences, and the practical tools like the TACTIC framework that we can apply directly in our work and studies. ? We believe everyone walked away from this workshop with valuable skills they can immediately put into practice ?? Here’s to more workshops like this in 2025, full of learning, growth, and opportunities to connect. Stay tuned ?? #PromptEngineering #WomenInAI

?? I had an incredible time at the Women in AI Southern Africa Prompt Engineering Workshop, focused on the use of Gen AI's ChatGPT. The session was led by the amazing Kaluba Chikonde, who brought so much energy and encouragement to the workshop. Her insightful examples and hands-on approach made concepts like the TACTIC framework come to life. Thanks to Kaluba for being an inspiring leader in this booming field! I walked away with practical skills to improve my work with AI prompts and a renewed sense of excitement about the future of AI. I'm grateful to Kaluba and Women in AI Southern Africa for creating such a welcoming and educational space. ?????? #WomenInAI #PromptEngineering #TACTICFramework #ChatGPT #AIInnovation #TechInAfrica #WomenInTech

Most people think mentorship works the same for everyone and they are WRONG? Succeeding in a STEM career is challenging Succeeding in a STEM career without mentorship is even more challenging Succeeding with mentoring that assumes what works for others will work for you… … Simply does not work. At African Women in STEM… We start by understanding the unique identities of the women we serve We then incorporate the best practices for career development tailored to their personal ambitions African Women in Stem empowers women to excel in STEM We are bridging the gap between talent and opportunity We create spaces where women learn, thrive, and rise together. Imagine with us a world where every African woman in STEM is ? Seen ? Valued ? Celebrated You can help us create that world Support African Women in STEM's crowdfunding campaign Today. ??Link in the comments! #AWISTEMFund24 #AfricanWomenInSTEM #LeadershipDevelopment __________________________ ?? Repost this to your network to help us reach more people

Empowered and inspired at AI Expo Africa 2024 – 7th Edition ???? As Women in AI Southern Africa we had the incredible opportunity to connect with innovators and leaders shaping the AI landscape. With the Southern Africa chapter led by Naledi Tlhakudi and our Africa Lead Dr. Natalie R., we're stronger than ever in our mission to drive diversity in tech and amplify women’s voices in AI. It’s inspiring to see how collaboration fuels innovation, and we’re excited for the future we’re building together. Here’s to breaking boundaries and creating lasting impact ?? #AIEXPO2024

Excited to have been part of AI Expo Africa as Women in AI! ? Meeting so many talented, curious, and passionate individuals was incredible. Each conversation at our stand reminded us why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive AI community that empowers women and young people across Africa. To everyone who joined our growing network, welcome! We’re looking forward to collaborating and building a future where innovation thrives for everyone. Here’s to more connections, more growth, and more inspiration in the AI space! ?? ?? #AIExpoAfrica #WomenInAI #AIFuture

?? Exciting News! Ele-vate is thrilled to announce that we’ll be at the 7th Edition of AI Expo Africa! ?? Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers 30th-31st October 2024?Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa? Find out more ????https://aiexpoafrica.com Join us at the Women in AI Pavilion, where innovation meets inspiration. Come connect, collaborate, and explore the future of AI with us as Platinum Exhibitors! Secure your ticket today! Don’t miss out!? #AIExpoAfrica #WomenInAI #ElevateYourFuture Secure your ticket now ???? https://lnkd.in/dC3Gyw6 See you there!