In collaboration with our eTrade for Women Advocate
Clarisse Iribagiza
Founder & CEO of
HeHe Labs,
Rwanda
eTrade for Women Masterclass
Unlocking the power of digital entrepreneurship in uncertain times
31 Aug -2 Sept, 2021
Anglophone Africa
Kigali
Online
The Masterclass will be held online on 31 August – 2 September 2021 and is open to women digital entrepreneurs based in the Eastern Africa region.
Who can apply to the Masterclass?
In order to apply to the Masterclass, you need to meet the following requirements:
- You are a woman and you are the founder/co-founder of your business
- You have a track record of at least 3 years in this role
- New technologies and digital tools are at the heart of your business model and operations
- You are based in one of the following countries : Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
- You are making a difference and creating a positive impact on your community
We strongly encourage candidates from indigenous communities, marginalized groups and persons with disabilities to apply, as we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Do you meet all these criteria? Join us and take a dive into the digital transformation!
- Deadline : June 30, 2021 (24:59:59 GMT+2)
The Masterclass is free of charge. Financial support for travel and accommodation may be available for selected applicants.
What’s in there for you?
All sessions will be delivered by renowned business leaders and experts in their fields.
The Masterclass will combine :
- Inspirational Talks
- Learning Sessions
- Policy Dialogues
- Networking Opportunities
Agenda
Kigali Time
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Tue, August 31
09:00 – 09:30 a.m.
Introduction to the eTrade for Women Masterclass
09:30 – 09:45 a.m.
Keynote Address: “Using your voice to break-down barriers”
Nnenna Nwakanma
Chief Web Advocate
World Wide Web Foundation09:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Learning Session 1: “Brand building for digital businesses”
Folu Adeyeye
Marketing Manager
The African Leadership University10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Virtual coffee break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Learning Session 2: “Building a customer-centric culture”
Ann Kitare
Head of Customer Experience
Fuzu Ltd, Kenya11:45 – 12:00 p.m.
Connecting the Dots (Break-out discussion)
12:00 p.m.
Closing of Day 1
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Wed, September 1
09:00 – 09:05 a.m.
Introduction to Day 2
09:05 – 10:00 a.m.
Learning Session 3: “Does gender in negotiation matter?”
Diana Jusepeitis
Country Manager Benelux
The Gap Partnership10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Connecting the Dots: Tell your story, inspire others!
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Inspirational Session: Interaction with the eTrade for Women Advocate
Clarisse Iribagiza
Founder and CEO of HeHe and eTrade for Women Advocate for Eastern Africa11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Building the eTrade for Women Community
12:00 p.m.
Closing of Day 2
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Thu, September 2
09:00 – 09:05 a.m.
Introduction to Day 3
09:05 – 10:15 a.m.
Learning Session 4: “Engineering growth – Beyond the vanity metrics”
Bili Sule
Founder & Chief Growth Engineer
alGROWithm10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Feedback Session
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Policy Dialogue: “Regional integration: a driver of growth for African digital SMEs?”
A discussion with:
- Clarisse Iribagiza, CEO and co-founder of HeHe, and eTrade for Women Advocate for Eastern Africa
- Ify Ogo, Regional Coordination Specialist on AfCFTA, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Diane Sayinzoga, Head of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) & Export Facilitation, Rwanda Development Board
- Mercy Wanjau, Ag. Director General, Communications Authority of Kenya
- Nekesa Were, Director of Strategy, AfriLabs Foundation
Moderated by:
- Dr. Monica Kerrets-Makau, Academic Director for Africa, based at Thunderbird School of Global Management Center of Excellence, Nairobi, Kenya
12:00 p.m.
Closing of the Masterclass
Kigali Time
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