✨ Exciting News from GDG HiLCoE! ✨

After an incredible 2024/2025 year filled with learning, collaboration, and innovation, our GDG HiLCoE chapter is excited to begin a new chapter! 💙

Last year was truly inspiring. We organized impactful events, study jams, and workshops that brought together passionate developers and learners from across our community. To everyone who participated, supported us in any way, joined as guests or panelists, and most importantly, to our dedicated core team and community members, thank you so much for making it all possible! 🙌

We’re also thrilled to announce that Brook Solomon, who served as our Technical Lead last year, will now be taking on the role of GDG HiLCoE Lead for this year! 🎉
Brook has shown exceptional leadership, creativity, and commitment to the community, and we’re confident he’ll continue driving GDG HiLCoE to even greater heights.

Here’s to another amazing year of growth, learning, and innovation ahead! 🚀

#GDG #HiLCoE #Community #ThankYou #NewBeginnings

🚀 Exciting News! Registrations are now OPEN for the GDG On Campus HiLCoE Core Team! 🎉

👥 Ready to take your passion for tech to the next level?
Join a team of driven innovators, plan meaningful events, sharpen your skills, and make an impact in the developer community!

💡 Don’t just be part of the crowd — help lead it.
👉 Apply now and start your journey with GDG On Campus HiLCoE!

📋 How to Apply:
Click here to fill out the registration form. 📝
⏰ Deadline: November 20, 2024

Don’t miss this chance to make an impact—apply now and join our amazing team! 🚀✨

🚨First come first served! 🚨

🎉 It’s happening! DevFest Addis 2025, RSVP is now OPEN!

The countdown to December 13 starts TODAY.

If you’re a developer, tech enthusiast, innovator, or just curious… this is YOUR event.

🔥 Inspiring speakers
🔥 Hands-on sessions
🔥 Real connections
🔥 Big moments

Don’t wait, secure your seat now!
👉 RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-gdg-addis-devfest25/

🔥🚀 Passing the Torch: GDG Core Team Transition & Web3 Workshop 🚀🔥

GDG On Campus HiLCoE is turning the page — and you’re invited to be part of it!

This isn’t just an event… it’s a celebration + new beginning 💥

✨ We’ll officially honor and thank the outgoing GDG core team for their incredible service and impact
🔥 Welcome the new core team stepping up to lead the next chapter
💻 Jump into an exciting hands-on Web3 workshop and explore the future of decentralized tech

📌 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚀 Core Team Appreciation & Recognition
🔥 New GDG Core Team Introduction
💡 Hands-on Web3 Workshop
🤝 Networking with the GDG HiLCoE community
☕🥤 Refreshments Provided

Whether you’re a beginner, builder, or tech enthusiast — this is your moment to connect, learn, and level up with the GDG On Campus HiLCoE community.

📅 Date: Dec 27 2025
📍 Venue: HiLCoE Campus
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM
👉👉 RSVP

👉 Don’t miss the energy. Don’t miss the future.

Be there as we pass the torch 🔥

#GDGOnCampus #GDGHiLCoE #PassingTheTorch #Web3 #TechCommunity

HiLCoE Blockchain Workshop — Web3 Ethiopia University Tour

Web3 is coming to HiLCoE ⚡️
As part of the Web3 Ethiopia University Tour, we’re excited to host our 4th destination at HiLCoE School of Computer Science & Technology on December 27th.

📍 HiLCoE
🗓 Saturday, Dec 27th, 2025
🧠 Bring your laptop (PC) for a hands-on session

You’ll learn (no prior experience needed):

🔹 Blockchain basics
🔹 Web3 fundamentals
🔹 Real-world use cases of blockchain
🔹 How to build & deploy a simple smart contract
🔹 Technical & non-technical Web3 roles
🔹 How to start building, contributing & earning globally

🫱🏾‍🫲🏾 Powered by Base 🟦
🫱🏾‍🫲🏾 Hosted by Web3 Ethiopia

🎟 Register at :
https://luma.com/cdd1byye

🔔 For updates & announcements:
👉 Web3 Ethiopia
👉 GDG HiLCoE

⚠️ Please register only if you are a student at HiLCoE.

Passing the Torch: GDG Core Team Transition & Web3 Workshop

this event marks an important milestone in our GDG community. This event is dedicated to formally closing the chapter of the outgoing core team while expressing our sincere appreciation for their dedication, leadership, and impact on the community.

As we welcome the new GDG core team and share the vision for the upcoming chapter, participants will also take part in a hands-on Web3 workshop. The workshop will introduce key Web3 concepts and technologies, providing practical insights and real-world applications for developers and tech enthusiast's.

Don't miss this chance to connect with the new core team, network with peers, and be at the forefront of the Web3 movement. Secure your spot now and be part of a community that's shaping the future of technology! Register today!

Starting now at 501 lab

✨ A Journey Worth Remembering | GDG On Campus HiLCoE ✨

From our very first meetup to countless workshops, hackathons, laughs, and late nights — this chapter was built with passion, teamwork, and a shared love for learning and building together. 💻🚀

This video is more than a recap.
It’s a celebration of growth, impact, and the incredible community we created together.

As we pass the torch to the next leaders, we do so with pride and gratitude — knowing the future is in great hands. 🔥

Thank you to every member, volunteer, speaker, and supporter who made this journey unforgettable.
Once a community, always a family. 💙

#GDGOnCampus #HiLCoE #GDGCommunity #PassingTheTorch #TechCommunity #ThankYou

🚀 BUIDL CTC Ideathon Ethiopia

BUIDL CTC Ideathon Ethiopia is an in-person, beginner-friendly ideathon happening ahead of BUIDL CTC 2026. It’s an open space for developers, and Web3-curious builders and students to explore ideas, learn, and prepare to build for a global BUILD CTC 2026 Hackthon (https://buidl.creditcoin.org/)

🗓 Jan 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 BlueSpace Coworking space, Bole
🍽 Snacks and Food
👉Register(Limited Spots): https://luma.com/361816kh

​🌍 Who Should Join

Web2 & Web3 developers, Students, designers, founders and anyone curious about Web3

Join solo or with a team.
No prior Web3 experience. No polished product.

Just show up, pitch your idea🚀
Top 5 Projects will split prize pool of 500$

🧩 Themes

DeFi, RWA, DePIN and Gaming. Early-stage and creative ideas are welcome

🏆 $500 Prize Pool

🥇 $200
🥈 $125
🥉 $100
🏅 $50
🏅 $25

⚠️ Limited capacity — secure your spot early

New Term. New Team. New Energy. 🚀

Google Developer Group HiLCoE is stepping into this semester with a fresh team, a stronger structure, and bigger plans to help you build a better future in tech.

This semester, we’re bringing you:

✨ Insightful Lectures

🛠 Hands-on Workshops

🎤 Inspiring Guest Talk Shows

💻 Competitive Hackathons

…and so much more!

Whether you're just getting started or already building amazing things, there’s something here for you.

Join us, grow with us, and be part of something impactful this semester.

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🚀 Our First Session of the Term Is Finally Here! 😁

We’re kicking things off with:
💻 Opening Session & Introduction to Git and GitHub

📅 Date: Saturday, February 28
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍Location : HILcoe LR601

Whether you’re new to version control or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this session will set the tone for an exciting term ahead.

Don’t miss it let’s build, collaborate, and grow together! 🔥

Rsvp here

Session starting now...

📣 LAST CALL: International Women’s Day 2026 — Break the Pattern

The countdown is on. Join Women Techmakers Ethiopia in partnership with ALX Ethiopia for a full-day IWD experience at ALX Lideta Hub.

What’s waiting for you:

✔️ Hands-on technical workshops
✔️ High-impact networking
✔️ Internship and career opportunities
✔️ Vibe coding hackathon
✔️ Giveaways

CULTURAL ATTIRE IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
Come in your traditional wear and represent. Attendees in cultural wear will get a chance to win special gifts.

📅 Saturday, March 7th, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor

Register now:
🔗 https://luma.com/ngozbp9g

#WTM #IWD #BreakThePattern

🚀 GDG Event: The World of Open Source 🚀

Ever wondered how the world’s biggest software projects are built? This week, we’re diving deep into Open Source Contribution! Whether you're a total beginner or looking to scale your impact, this session is for you.

📜 History: How it started vs. how it’s going.

🛠 Getting Started: Your first PR to your first major project.

🤝 Networking: Meet fellow contributors in the community.

📅 When: Saturday March 14 @ 3:00 AM Local Time
📍 Where: Hilcoe, LR601
🔗 RSVP Here: GDG platform

Don’t miss out—let’s build together! 💻✨