Women Techmakers Addis

🚀 BUILD WITH AI ADDIS 2026 — Second & Final Session is Today! GDG Addis is excited to welcome you back for the closing session of BUILD WITH AI ADDIS 2026, happening today evening at 6:00 PM. After an amazing first session on Prompt Engineering and building a SaaS website with Gemini CLI, we’re ready to continue the journey with more hands-on AI learning. Today’s session will cover: 🔹 Antigravity 🔹 ADK — AI Agent Development Kit 🔹 AI Agent Workflows 🔹 Hands-on Codelabs Participants who joined the first session also received GCP credits to keep building and experimenting with Google Cloud. Join us this evening as we close BUILD WITH AI ADDIS 2026 with more learning, building, and community energy. See you at 6:00 PM! 💡🤖 #BuildWithAI #BuildWithAIAddis2026 #GDGAddis #GoogleDeveloperGroups #Gemini #GoogleCloud #GCP #AI #AIAgents #AddisAbaba #TechCommunity

🚀 Meet Our Featured Speaker for Build with AI Addis 2026! We’re excited to feature Saheed Adewumi, a Google Developer Expert (GDE Cloud), Software Engineer, and Cloud Engineer passionate about building innovative solutions and empowering developer communities. Saheed will be leading hands-on virtual sessions on Prompt Engineering, Gemini CLI, Antigravity, and AI Agent Development with ADK as part of Build with AI Addis 2026. 📅 May 16 & 23, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 LT / 6:00 PM EAT 📍 Virtual Event 🎟 RSVP here 👉 https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-build-with-ai-addis-2026-2026-05-16/ #BuildWithAI #GDGAddis #GoogleCloud #AI #Gemini #ADK

Build with AI Addis 2026 is coming! 🚀 A great opportunity to explore modern AI workflows, Gemini CLI, and AI Agent Development with ADK through hands-on virtual sessions led by a Google Developer Expert in Cloud. 📅 May 16 & 23, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 LT / 6:00 PM EAT 📍 Virtual Event 🎟 RSVP here 👉 https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-build-with-ai-addis-2026-2026-05-16/ #BuildWithAI #GDGAddis #AI #GoogleCloud

🚀 Build with AI Addis 2026 is here! Join GDG Addis for an interactive virtual workshop series focused on modern AI development using Google AI technologies, led by a Google Developer Expert in Cloud. This two-part hands-on session will explore Prompt Engineering, Gemini CLI, Antigravity, and AI Agent Development with ADK through live demonstrations, guided workflows, and practical development sessions. From building smarter AI workflows to exploring agentic development and deployment practices, participants will get practical exposure to some of Google’s latest AI tools and technologies. 📅 May 16 & 23, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 LT / 6:00 PM EAT 📍 Virtual Event 🎟 RSVP now, save your spot 👉 https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-build-with-ai-addis-2026-2026-05-16/ and share with a friend who wants to learn and build with AI. #BuildWithAI #GDGAddis #AI #Gemini #ADK #GoogleCloud #PromptEngineering #AIAgents

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in tech - and it needs people like you. Gain the skills to protect the digital world. Train online. Learn fast. Start strong. 👉🏾 Register now: shorturl.at/MD6Hr #ALXEthiopia #ALXAfrica #ALXTribe #AIwithALX #Cybersecurity #dohardthings #lifeatalx

Google Africa is inviting members of Google Developer Group Addis to take part in an exclusive partnership event between Google and the African Union Commission taking place on February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the AUC Headquarters. The event will be a great opportunity to learn about the latest AI technologies from Google and their relevance in strengthening Africa’s digital economy. To participate, please fill out this form before Wednesday, 11 February:- https://forms.gle/4aHK7K8NdhbX9jPz9

Thank you all for attending today’s DevFest ’25! It was amazing to see the energy, enthusiasm, and passion you bring to this community. From the fun activities to the great conversations, today truly showed the power of coming together as a tech community. A huge shout-out to our sponsors ALX and Gebeya, our awesome speakers, panelists, and workshop facilitators for sharing their knowledge, as well as our incredible volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly. And most importantly, thank you for showing up and being part of this journey. We’re excited to keep bringing you more impactful events that connect the tech ecosystem and create opportunities to learn, grow, and network together. We’d also love to hear your thoughts, so please share your feedback through the email sent earlier today.

🌟 Meet the DevFest Addis 2025 Speakers Tomorrow, we bring together keynote leaders, founders, engineers, and Google Developer Experts for a full day of learning, building, and meaningful conversations around AI, Cloud, Security, and scalable systems. Please find the final agenda attached and plan your sessions ahead. https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-gdg-addis-devfest25/ 🕘 Check-in opens at 9:00 AM (3:00 LT) 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor We look forward to welcoming you to DevFest Addis 2025. See you tomorrow! Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX #DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #DeveloperCommunity #AI #Cloud #AfricaTech #gebeya #alx_ethiopia

🔔 Program Update – DevFest Addis 2025 Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Solomon Kassa will not be able to join us at this year’s DevFest. We appreciate his continued support for the community and look forward to hosting him at a future edition. All other sessions, speakers, and workshops remain unchanged. Please check the updated agenda attached for the final program. https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-gdg-addis-devfest25/ Thank you for your understanding and see you tomorrow.

🌟 Partner Spotlight: ALX Ethiopia We are proud to announce ALX Ethiopia as an official Partner for DevFest Addis 2025. ALX continues to empower the next generation of African talent through world-class training, mentorship, and career pathways. Their commitment to developing skilled, future-ready professionals aligns strongly with our mission to support and grow Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem. Thank you, ALX, for partnering with us and supporting this year’s DevFest. #DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #ALX #ALXEthiopia #AfricaTech #TalentDevelopment #CommunityPower

🌟 Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Gebeya Inc. We are proud to announce Gebeya Inc. as the Gold Sponsor of DevFest Addis 2025. Gebeya continues to play a key role in advancing Africa’s digital talent ecosystem, building scalable solutions, supporting startups, and shaping the future of tech on the continent. Thank you, Gebeya, for powering this year’s DevFest and supporting the developer community. #DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #Gebeya #AfricaTech #DigitalTalent #CommunityPower

⏳ 1 DAY TO GO Tomorrow, the room fills with builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers ready to learn, question, and create momentum together. DevFest Addis is where direction is set, skills get sharper, ideas collide, and conversations turn into collaborations. Plus the fun side: 🎮 Interactive games 🎁 DevFest swag 🤝 Easy, natural networking 1 day left. See you tomorrow at DevFest Addis. 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 🕗 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 – 10:00 LT 📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX #DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #DeveloperCommunity #AfricaTech #gebeya #alx_ethiopia

⭐️ Speaker Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025 We’re excited to have Meklit Baye speaking at DevFest Addis 2025. Meklit Baye is the Recruitment Manager at ALX Ethiopia, where she leads nationwide efforts to expand access to transformative learning and career opportunities for young people. With a background in business management, an MBA, and years of hands-on experience in EdTech, she is deeply committed to making education more inclusive, practical, and accessible - especially for underserved youth. Throughout her journey at ALX, Meklit has helped shape programs that connect learners to global pathways, while building vibrant communities that support personal and professional growth. At DevFest Addis, Meklit will share lessons from the field - how to build impactful learning communities, nurture young talent, and unlock opportunities that strengthen Africa’s future workforce. 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX

⭐️ Workshop Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025 Honored to host Jackie Morra at DevFest Addis 2025. Jackie Morra is a software engineer and team lead at Living Goods, where she builds scalable mobile solutions and leads engineering teams focused on strong developer experience and impactful technology delivery. She is a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart, a WTM Ambassador, and a TechWomen 2025 Fellow, reflecting her technical depth and commitment to community growth. Jackie is passionate about mentorship, sharing knowledge through writing, speaking, and collaborations that support developer learning. Outside engineering, she enjoys Spanish, collecting books, caring for pets, and competitive board games proudly undefeated in Monopoly. At DevFest Addis, she will guide participants in building intelligent, AI-powered Flutter apps using the Gemini API and Firebase’s AI capabilities. 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX

🌟 Partner Spotlight: ALX Ethiopia We are proud to announce ALX Ethiopia as an official Partner for DevFest Addis 2025. ALX continues to empower the next generation of African talent through world-class training, mentorship, and career pathways. Their commitment to developing skilled, future-ready professionals aligns strongly with our mission to support and grow Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem. Thank you, ALX, for partnering with us and supporting this year’s DevFest. #DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #ALX #ALXEthiopia #AfricaTech #TalentDevelopment #CommunityPower

⭐️ Workshop Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025 Honored to host Wayne Gakuo at DevFest Addis 2025. Wayne Gakuo is a Google Developer Expert for Angular and a Senior Frontend Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, maintainable, and user-centered software systems. His work applies modern frontend architecture principles to create products that balance performance, reliability, and great user experience. Beyond engineering, Wayne leads GDG Pwani, fostering a vibrant developer community across Kenya’s coastal region. He is also the founder of Angular Kenya, an initiative dedicated to training and mentoring aspiring developers to become skilled Angular engineers. At DevFest Addis, Wayne will guide participants through building smart, AI-powered recommendation systems using Angular, Genkit, and Firebase, showing how modern tools can transform user experiences at scale. 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX

⭐️ Workshop Spotlight – DevFest Addis 2025 Honored to host Edwin Maye at DevFest Addis 2025. Edwin is a Software Engineer and Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with 7+ years of experience building fast, high-performance web apps across finance, e-commerce, and SaaS. He specializes in frontend architecture, performance optimization, and modern tooling. Through his blog maye.pwafire.org, he shares insights on AI-powered development, Chrome capabilities, PWAs, clean APIs, and practical engineering techniques. At DevFest Addis, Edwin will lead a hands-on workshop on AI in Chrome for Web Developers, showing how Chrome’s AI APIs, DevTools, and ML features boost productivity and transform web development. 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX