Every year, groups worldwide converge on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD), to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and recognising women’s accomplishments worldwide.
At AIMS Senegal, we shed light on strong women role models, especially women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), to inspire the younger generation and encourage paradigm shifts.
For this year’s edition of IWD, join us for an inspirational conversation on the theme of “Women in STEM, Leadership and Equality” with three women leaders:
Mme Yacine Barro Bourgault
SMB Channel Director, Microsoft Middle East & Africa, Emerging Markets
Mme Mame Fatou Ngueye
Senior Partner Development Manager, Microsoft Africa
Mme Aida Sow
Partner Technology Specialist, Microsoft Africa
Objectives
- Sharing professional experiences to participants
- Presenting challenges as Women in leadership
- Exploring opportunities for Women in Industry
- Exposing the lesson learned particularly within the context of COVID-19
- Inspiring young generation to equality and to be role models for our AIMS students.
Expected participants
- The expected participants of this inspirational talk are AIMS students, alumni and staff
Methodology
- This inspirational talk will be done virtually through Microsoft Teams meeting
Agenda
Venue: Microsoft Teams meeting: https://cutt.ly/6zi5N96
Date: March, 8, 2021
Time: 4PM – 5.30PM GMT
| Time | Activity | Lead person |
| 4:00-4:10 | Welcome remarks and introduction of participants | Diane Divine UmuhireIndustry Relations Manager |
| 4:10-4:20 | Welcome note | Prof Mouhamed Moustapha FallCentre President and Research Chair, AIMS Senegal |
| 4:20-4:35 | Inspirational talk | Mme Yacine Barro BourgaultSMB Channel Director, Microsoft Middle East & Africa, Emerging Markets |
| 4:35-4:50 | Inspirational talk | Mame Fatou GueyeSenior Partner Development Manager, Microsoft Africa |
| 4:50-5:05 | Inspirational talk | Aida SowPartner Technology Specialist |
| 5:05-5.20 | Questions and answers | Moderator |
| 5.20-5.30 | Closing remarks | Dr Layih ButakeSenior Outreach Manager & Acting Director of Communications |
Contact
Mrs. Diane Divine Umuhire
Industry Relations Manager, AIMS Senegal
Cell: +221 784 625083 | Email: dumuhire@nexteinstein.org