Business & Professional
Conferences, networking events, and workshops
Women in Business and Leadership Excellence Event
The Women in Business and Leadership Excellence event focuses on professional development through lectures, experience sharing, networking, and mentorship opportunities. Registration fee is 1000 ETB. Interested individuals can reserve a spot by calling 0988980632.
Venture 360: Digital Health Platforms Transforming Healthcare in Ethiopia
Venture 360 is back! Join us as we explore how digital health platforms are transforming healthcare access in Ethiopia. Guest speaker: Beamlak Alemayehu, Founder & CEO of MEDanit IT Solutions and Hope Medical Consultancy. This week's session focuses on 'From clinics to clicks' - the digitalization of healthcare services. Entrance is free. Register via the provided Google Form link.
Collaborative Leadership: The Power of One - AWiB Connects Session
AWiB Connects hosts a session titled "Collaborative Leadership: The Power of One" featuring a panel of experienced leaders who will discuss how unified efforts contribute to organizational and societal success. Non-members: 2,500 ETB. Complimentary for AWIB members. Contact: @linkupaddis
ALX Entrepreneurs Meetup with Mikael Alemu
ALX is hosting an Entrepreneurs Meetup featuring Mikael Alemu, an AI Researcher at the Holon Institute of Technology. The event is organized in collaboration with ALX, Sand Technologies, EASE, and Renew Capital. Registration is available at: https://luma.com/icgl1dap
Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2026
Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2026 - A two-day international business conference at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Theme: "Financing the Future of Africa: Jobs and Innovation for Sustainable Transformation." The forum brings together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss economic development and sustainable growth across Africa. Registration available at https://lnkd.in/eSMyGZ4X. Contact: eca-abf@un.org
Fintech Frontiers: How Financial Technology Shapes African Cities
A session exploring how financial technologies such as mobile money, digital credit, and platform finance are reshaping urban life, governance, and economic practices across African cities. Featuring insights from research in Cape Town, Nairobi, and Mogadishu with speakers Andrea Pollio and Liza Cirolia. Event Details: - Date: Monday, February 16, 2026 - Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Doors open: 6:00 PM - Location: The Urban Center - Parking available at Meskel Square (Coupons available) - Registration: https://forms.gle/YKajq5enRxeBqmia6 - Confirmation will be sent via SMS Organizer: @eventsethiopia
Area 16 Contest - The Ultimate Toastmasters Showdown
Join Division D, Area 16 for an electrifying speech contest featuring International Speech, Table Topics, Evaluation, and Humorous Speech. This is the ultimate Toastmasters showdown where leaders are made. Register via the provided form link.
Founders' Lounge
Founders' Lounge networking event at Savor Restaurant and Lounge Flamingo Bole. Entrance is free. RSVP required at 0966921900. Organized by @eventsethiopia.
The Global Creatives Hangout
The Global Creatives Hangout is a networking and collaborative space for creators, entrepreneurs, and storytellers. The event focuses on the themes of fashion, film, music, and digital creativity, featuring a variety of speakers from these sectors. Attendees will discuss methods for transforming creative concepts into measurable impact. Register at bit.ly/TGCHAddis
My Voice Matters - Women's Leadership & Decision-Making
AWiB Connects, in collaboration with Timran, hosts 'My Voice Matters' - a session designed to examine the historical and contemporary impact of women's voices in leadership and decision-making processes. The event features professionals from the consulting, international development, and non-profit sectors. Admission is complimentary for AWiB members and 2,500 ETB for non-members. Registration: https://awibethiopia.org/event/my-voice-matters
My Voice Matters - AWiB Connects & Timran
AWiB Connects, in collaboration with Timran, hosts 'My Voice Matters' - a session designed to examine the historical and contemporary impact of women's voices in leadership and decision-making processes. The event features professionals from the consulting, international development, and non-profit sectors. Admission is complimentary for AWiB members and 2,500 ETB for non-members. Registration: https://awibethiopia.org/event/my-voice-matters
Tech Talk: Productivity and Context Switching with Elias Tibebu
Perago Systems and ALX are hosting a Tech Talk featuring Elias Tibebu, Chief Product Officer at Perago Systems. The session will address the challenges of maintaining productivity and the impact of context switching within professional environments. Sign up: https://luma.com/6x2st1u8