Girls in Technology Summit 2025

The Department of ICT Education, in partnership with INFOCTESS and WOCOM, warmly invites all members of the UEW community and our neighbouring senior high schools to the Girls in Technology Summit 2025. This landmark event will bring together over 2,000 young women from 20 senior high schools and the University of Education, Winneba, to explore opportunities and chart paths in emerging technology fields.

Theme: Unlocking Potentials: Preparing Girls for Careers in Technology, Web3, and Artificial Intelligence
Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT
Venue: Jophus Anamuah‑Mensah (JAM) Conference Centre, UEW

Highlights

• Inspiring Keynote: Paulette Watson, MBE – Founder, Academy Achievers (UK) and Global Tech Disruptor

• Expert Panels & Workshops:

  • Prof. Mrs. Esther Danso‑Wiredu, Pro‑Vice Chancellor, UEW (Chairperson)

  • Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot, President, Internet Society Ghana

  • Dr. Regina Esi Turkson, STEM Advocate, UCC

  • Joycelyn Otchere, Co‑founder, Kixara AI

  • Esther Gyimah, Senior Lecturer & STEM Advocate, UEW

• Interactive Sessions: Hands‑on demonstrations, mentoring clinics, and networking opportunities