๐โจA Wednesday that will be etched in our memories forever! What an incredible day it has been!โจ๐
On Wednesday, April 17th, GDSC AASTU had the incredible honor of hosting one of the grandest events of the year - the AASTU Tech Fest 2024, in collaboration with AASTU, CGI AASTU, and Ahamnes Space Science Club.๐
Kicking off the event with a captivating speech by our esteemed university president, Dr. Derege, the event seemingly became exciting as it goes by. Proceeding, we showcased our students Hackathon project which was fascinating๐จโ๐ป๐ฉโ๐ปThen we had an electrifying Panel Discussion on "Making an Impact in Africa and Driving Change through Tech" unfolded, featuring outstanding panelists such as Solomon Kassa (TV personality - techtalk and Co-founder of 1888ec)๐คฉ, Addis Alemayehou (CEO of Kazana Groups)๐, Emre Varol (CEO of A2SV)๐คฉ, and the remarkable Mirafe Gebriel (General manager of ALX and Sand Technologies)๐ who shone as both moderator and panelist. From Addis Alemayehou's push-ups ๐ชto engaging discussions, this panel session delivered profound insights.โจ
The event then took a surprise turn with the unveiling of the Appreciation and Impact Awards.๐ Honoring and recognizing the influential figures on campus, the Appreciation Award was graciously received by our university president, Dr. Derege, and Dr. Solomon from Student Affairs๐ซก. The Impact Award segment was a highlight as it honored students and alumni whose contributions left a lasting mark on AASTU. The special part was watching our MC, Dagmawi Esayas, our former lead Amanunel Kebede, and our former co-lead and mentor Gemechis Elias being pleasantly surprised and deeply honored while receiving the award from our incredible guests hands๐. Oh, it was so special. โจ
โก๏ธFollowing the impact award, we had lunch and networking session where attendees socialized and looked for opportunities from our sponsor and partner companies. After every session we had our sponsors and partners present their opportunities for the youth.
The second panel discussion, an In-person Dev Dialogue session๐ฅ, gathered tech luminaries like Temkin Mengistu (Chapi, (Senior Software Developer at Infonas)๐, Mukerem Ali (Competitive Programming Specialist)๐จโ๐ป, Nebiyu Sultan (Blockchain Specialist), Bisrategebriel Fisseha (CEO of Kuraztech), Bemihiret Gezahegn (Co-founder of Gebeta Maps), Bezawork Tilahun (Organizer of GDG Addis), and regional ICPC finalist Mebatsihon Sahile๐ฉโ๐ป. Facilitated by Yohannes Fikru (Jo) of Mukecha Games๐ฎ, this session was nothing short of engaging and interactive.
Next, an invited guest, the deputy minister of Ethiopian ministry of innovation and technology Dr. Yeshurun Alemayehu, gave us insight on how to become successful.
CGI Club dazzled the audience with their year-long achievements, showcasing a breathtaking 3D arts video that exceeded all expectations.๐คฏ๐คฉ It was authentic, exceptional and exciting, leaving everyone mesmerized by the experience๐ซก. Following suit, Ahamenes Space Science Club shared their notable accomplishments๐ช, including the mobile apps and web projects developed throughout the year.๐We then announced the Hackathon winners and presented their prize.๐
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our generous sponsors for their unwavering support and trust.๐ To our exceptional guests who graced us with their presence, we extend our deepest gratitude for being part of this memorable event.๐คฉ Special thanks to our university President, Dr. Derege, for his invaluable assistance in making this event a reality. And last but not least, a big thank you to all attendees, volunteers and hackathon participants for making the day truly extraordinary.โก๏ธ
Sponsors and Partners:
ALX and Sand Technologies, MMCY tech, HUBBITS , Ashewa Technologies Solution S.C, IE Networks Solution, Gebeya Microsoft talent cloud, Helder Technologies, 1888EC, KurazTech, Iceaddis, Sabi, Ablaze Labs, Efuye Gela, Arifpay, HahuClouds, Phinder Technologies, UT Solutions PLC, Gobeze Consult,
#community #aastu #developerstudentclubs #gdscaastu #Techology #Ethiopia #googledevelopers #AddisAbaba
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๐ฅ The Big Reveal is Here: GDSC AASTU Has Transformed! ๐ฅ
Youโve been waiting for it, and now itโs time to unveil one of the exciting changes we promised: GDSC AASTU is officially evolving into
This change aligns us more closely with
๐ What does this mean for you? we will provide you with even more opportunities to:
๐ป Hands-on experience with Google technologies
๐ Info sessions, study groups, workshops, and hackathons
๐ Skills to transition from aspiring developer to tech professional
Before we dive into this new chapter, we want to thank GDSC and everyone whoโs been part of the journey. ๐ The impact we've made together is incredible, but the best is yet to come!
#GoogleDevelopers #AspiringDevelopers #AASTU #TechCommunity #BigReveal #NewChapter #MoreToCome
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