Women in technology, entrepreneurs and industry professionals gathered in Lagos for the 2022 edition of the WeTech Conference, which focused on opportunities for women in technology and emerging developments shaping the digital economy.
Held at the Landmark Conference Centre on August 27, 2022, the conference was themed “We Are Here — A Thousand of Us” and attracted about 1,000 participants. The programme featured discussions on technology careers, Web3, fintech and women’s advancement in the technology sector.
One of the major sessions at the conference was “Demystifying Web 3.0 and the Future of the Internet,” which brought together technology professionals to discuss developments in the emerging Web3 ecosystem and its implications for the future of the internet.
Among the panel speakers was Kafayat Olatoke, Product Lead at Presoft Technologies, who joined other technology professionals for the discussion. In her words, she stated that the evolving Web3 ecosystem presents new opportunities for technology professionals and women to participate in shaping the future of the internet. Her participation further reflected the growing involvement of technology professionals in conversations around emerging digital technologies and the direction of the internet.
Other speakers featured across the conference programme included professionals from Microsoft, Paystack, Busha, YellowCard, Quidax and Nestcoin, among others.
While speaking with newsmen at the technology event, Gabriella Uwadiegwu, the President of WeTech said, “When women have equal access to technology, they don’t just participate in innovation, they help shape the future.”
The conference also featured sessions on breaking into technology and leveraging professional networks, the future of fintech, and women’s progression into leadership positions. A startup pitch competition and career fair provided additional opportunities for participants to connect with businesses and technology companies.
With its focus on knowledge-sharing, networking and emerging technologies, WeTech 2022 provided a platform for women across Nigeria’s technology ecosystem to exchange ideas and engage with developments shaping the sector.