WOMEN OF MENA IN TECHNOLOGY
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2020 it is 257 years . Her organisation is working to counter that by putting the spotlight on women with an origin in MENA . “ Suddenly their companies realize what a gem they have hired . We have certainly seen a change in title or promotions because someone has been elevated on our platform . But it ’ s not just a one sided thing with us . We ’ re really focused on both sides , connecting the tech companies and our community in terms of visibility .”
On 5 and 6 November the third annual Women of MENA in Tech Conference is to take place , this year in a virtual capacity , with an expected 100,000 attendees . “ Every year we have sold out at our locations . This year , due to COVID , we ’ re going virtual . In a way , it ’ s a blessing , because we do have a global community , and now they can all attend . The conference is to highlight trailblazing women who are of Middle Eastern and North African descent and for them to talk about
Sepideh Nasiri
NOVEMBER 2020