1. Rebecca Enonchong (Cameroon)
Field: Software Development, Tech Entrepreneurship
Company: AppsTech
– Founder and CEO of AppsTech, a global provider of enterprise application solutions.
– Recognized internationally for her work in tech and advocacy for African entrepreneurship.
– She’s also the founder of the Africa Technology Forum and co-founder of I/O Spaces, a co-working space for African startups.
2. Nnenna Nwakanma (Nigeria)
Field: Open Data, Internet Policy, AI Ethics
Role: Chief Web Advocate at World Wide Web Foundation
– A strong advocate for digital rights, open government data, and internet accessibility in Africa.
– Leads major initiatives to improve access and ethical use of AI across the continent.
– Also involved in shaping internet policy and digital inclusion efforts globally.
3. Judith Owigar (Kenya)
Field:Software Development, Empowerment through Tech
Organization: AkiraChix
– Co-founder of AkiraChix, which trains young women in tech-related fields like coding, robotics, and design.
– A champion for increasing female participation in tech development and innovation.
– Recognized by the UN and CNN for her work in tech empowerment.
4. Dr. Aisha Walcott-Bryant (Kenya-based)
Field: AI, Healthcare, Smart Systems
Organization: IBM Research – Africa
– Leads AI and data-driven solutions at IBM Research in Nairobi, focusing on healthcare and mobility.
– Works on cutting-edge AI projects tailored to African environments.
– Inspires women in STEM through mentorship and advocacy.
5. Nneile Nkholise (South Africa)
Field: AI, MedTech, Engineering
Company: iMED Tech / 3DIMO
– Founder of iMED Tech, which focuses on medical innovations using 3D printing and AI.
– Also leads 3DIMO, which uses AI for livestock health diagnostics.
– Named one of Africa’s Top Innovators by Forbes and the African Union.
