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Event Name
Girls in ICT Day 2025
Date of the event
24/04/2025
Country
Somalia
City
Mogadishu
Description of the event
Mogadishu, Somalia – 24 April 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA), in partnership with the National Telecommunications and Technology Institute (NTTI) and SIMAD iLab, hosted the Girls in ICT Day 2025 Conference in Mogadishu, celebrating the global initiative under the theme “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation.”The event brought together government officials, development partners, academia, telecom operators, internet service Providers, technology companies, and civil society to promote digital inclusion and inspire girls to pursue careers in ICT. The conference featured keynote speeches and panel discussions from prominent national and international figures, The conference also included three panel sessions focused on STEM education, local tech leadership, and a competitive segment where Somali girls showcased their tech innovations. The Girls in ICT Day 2025 Conference reaffirmed the NCA’s commitment to supporting inclusive ICT policies, bridging the digital gender divide, and fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem in Somalia.
Website of the event
https://nca.gov.so/nca-hosts-national-girls-in-ict-day-2025-conference-to-empower-young-women-in-tech/ https://girlsinict.so/
Entity organizing the event, organizers
The National Communications Authority (NCA), in partnership with the National Telecommunications and Technology Institute (NTTI) and SIMAD iLab,