🌍Join Africa’s Largest Hackathon in Addis Ababa!🔥

Dear university and high school students,

A2SV is hosting Africa's largest hackathon, and it's happening here in Addis Ababa! Last year, 3,709 students from 47 countries across Africa created digital solutions using AI. Now it's your turn! 🫵🏽

Register for the hackathon to enhance your skills and receive guidance from top tech mentors at companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Nvidia, and more. ✨

Compete for a share of $30,000 USD and make a real impact. Don’t miss your chance to shine and win!

REGISTER NOW at hackathon.a2sv.org

Let us show the world what Africa can do! 💪🏽

Dear All,

If you are interested in participating in the Ethiopian government's initiative to produce 5 million developers in 5 years, please fill out the form. The opening ceremony will be held by the Prime Minister tomorrow, July 23, 2024, at the Science Museum.

[Form Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jUbBgRcKZ3KNzx3dw6EyNus2Unw4q10-FlaC5R0cVX4/edit)

Exciting News for IS Students!

AAU, in collaboration with DEMERA, has organized an online training opportunity for our students. The training focuses on technology courses and offers you the chance to acquire current and highly demanded skills. Additionally, you have the opportunity to earn a certification upon successful completion of the training. If you are interested in participating, please register by visiting the link provided on the flyer above.

N.B. Only third and fourth year students are eligible for registration

#opportunityAlert
Apply for this Hackathon Competition.

https://gresfet.osc.int/en/hackathon/register (Apply by your team members)


@GDGAddis

📢 Announcement:

To all students who applied for the Demera training: Please check your email for a message that includes a necessary form. Kindly fill it out and submit it at your earliest convenience.

Thank you!

Announcement

For those of you who applied for the DEMERA training, please note that there will be a launch event at eshetu cholle hall tomorrow (Wednesday, September 25) at 9 AM

❗️❗️attendance is mandatory

Those of you who filled the form sent to you from DEMRA, through your email address, are accepted for the training and expected to attend tomorrow's ceremony

Dear All,

I have attached an excel file containing the list of applicants to the DEMERA program from all departments. Please see if your name is included in the list. If so, you are accepted to the program and we will proceed to the next level.

If you are on the list, please send me your name and email address at betsegaw.dereje@aau.edu.et.

A2SV Hackathon
📅 October 12-16, 2024
📍 Location: In-person in Addis Ababa & Virtual

AI for Impact Hackathon

Event Dates:
» October 12 - 13
» October 14 - 16

🌍 Get your tickets here: https://hackathon.a2sv.org

@eventsethiopia
https://linktr.ee/eventsethiopia

Applications are Open for A2SV G6 Education!

The time has come for A2SV to welcome new members! We’re looking for team-oriented individuals with a never-give-up mentality, ready to drive tech excellence and solve impactful challenges.

📅 Application opens: November 14, 2024
📅 Deadline: November 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM EAT

🎓 Eligibility

Open to current students from Addis Ababa University (AAU), Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), and Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU). If you're not from these schools or have already graduated, stay tuned for future remote applications!

🔍 Requirements

- Familiarity with at least one programming language
- Experience with platforms like LeetCode or Codeforces
- Completed at least 40 problems on LeetCode or Codeforces

🤖 Selection Process

- First Round Filtering: Initial application review
- Technical & Behavioral Interviews: For selected candidates, to assess skills and fit for the program

⌛️ Don’t wait! Start your application early to ensure a standout submission. 🎯

🔗 Apply now: link

#A2SV #TechEducation #EmpoweringAfrica #ApplyNow

📢 IS TALKS: Our First Open Mic Session! 🎙️

Join us for our first IS TALKS open mic session with our special guest, Esubalew Chekol (@esubbalew)🎉

Esubalew is an inspiration to many, excelling both academically and in practical skills. His outstanding performance earned him a sponsored master’s program in Artificial Intelligence at Addis Ababa University. Beyond academics, he has built numerous projects, Telegram bots, web apps, and scrapers. Currently, he is also working on his startup, BILIH(@bilihsolutions).

For our first session, Esubalew will lead a workshop on building a Telegram bot. Don’t miss this opportunity!
📅 Monday
⏰ 8:00 PM (2:00 LT)

See you there! 🚀