Digital Her Conference

Digital Transformation for the Elevation of Women

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Agenda

Digital Her Conference

Speakers

Kippy Debs
Event Co-Host
Kultumi Minah
Event Co-Host
Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho
CEO, Future Software Resources Ltd
Efe Ukala
Founder, ImpactHER
Madonna Thompson
CEO & Senior Partner, PKF Masonhill
Kezia Salankole
Head, Rokel Sim Korpor - Rokel Commercial Bank
Kumba Musa
Director of Technology, Ministry of Communications Technology and Innovation
Mahawa Sandi
Deputy Executive Director, National Investment Board
Mahmoud Idriss
Digital Transformation Expert
Druscilla Coker
Head, SME & Local Corporate, Ecobank
Salwa Campbell
Co-founder and Director Business Development
Abdul Malik Tejan-Sie
Director, Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI)
Brima Katta
Director General, SALPOST
Josilda L. Williams
Founder and Coordinator, Salonetiti Initiative
Fobay Jusu
Human Resources Manager, Africell
Florence L. Kargbo
Head, Women’s Banking - Sierra Leone Commercial Bank
Lovetta Bangura
Co-Founder, Communications and Operations Lead, EasySTEM

Introduction

The President of Sierra Leone, Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio gave his assent to the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Act (GEWE) 2022 in January 2023. This Act made provision for increased appointment of women to decision-making positions, gender equality in employment and training, improvement of women’s access to finance, and other related matters. As the GEWE Act 2022 is being implemented, now is
an opportune time to focus on activities that would elevate business and professional women

One of the areas in which women lag is digitalisation – access to digital finance, digital skills, digital opportunities and digital tools, for professional and business growth. The Government of Sierra Leone’s vision is ‘To transform Sierra Leone into an inclusive digital economy and society with a digitally empowered citizenry supporting sustainable economic development, democracy, national security, and good governance’ .

The Digital Her Conference: Digital Transformation for the Elevation of Women, is being organised to provide a platform for women to access information and tools for their professional and business growth.

Digital Her Conference, Sierra Leone, 21st, March 2024
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About Elba

Elba (SL) Ltd was founded to fulfil our vision of ‘A thriving local private sector’. Owned by a woman who has been an entrepreneur for almost two decades, its strategy is to provide business development services and training in the areas of compliance and productivity, connect MSME owners to each other, market, investors and other stakeholders, and provide them with relevant and timely information, as well as short-term funds.

Through its Business Connect and Better Business initiatives, Elba conducts research and delivers demand-driven solutions to MSMEs, such as information exchange and learning opportunities, and business development services in the areas of financial, people and risk management. These solutions are delivered through events and digital communication.

Established in 2007, Elba’s subsidiary, JobSearch (SL) Ltd has grown into a people management company, providing services in the areas of recruitment, lifelong learning and people management.

Its services are as follows:

  • Business and Compliance Management
  • Compliance Training
  • Event Management
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Talent Acquisition
  • People Management and Development

Elba's Breakfast for 100 Women in Business 2023

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Objectives

  • To provide women from diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to network with each other and expand their market
  • To shine a light on ‘Digital Women’
  • To provide women in Sierra Leone with access to valuable information resources, digital tools and learning opportunities for professional
    development and business growth
  • To provide digital vendors with the opportunity to exhibit their products and services to professional and business women

Conference Format and Target Audience

Digital Her will feature a series of interactive sessions, panel discussions, guest speakers, competitions, and an exhibition of digital products and services. It will leverage digital platforms to reach a wide audience and allow for active participation from women across Sierra Leone – Students, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Women’s Rights Advocates – and men who are allies in the pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

You are as successful as you say you are

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Thank you!

Thank you for your interest in this event. We look forward to engaging with you.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any collaboration initiatives you may have.