Theme: Bridging the Gap: Empowering Young Minds Through Technology, Innovation, and Educational Opportunities
The Ali Osazee Joshua Foundation is committed to expanding access to technology education, career development, mentorship, scholarships, and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people. Through this conference, we aim to connect students and young professionals with experienced leaders who can share practical knowledge, professional experiences, and lessons learned from their careers.
Conference Objectives
- Equip students and young professionals with practical knowledge on transitioning into technology careers.
- Provide scholarships to deserving participating students.
- Provide grants to innovative and talented young individuals.
- Equip young people with entrepreneurial and problem solving skills.
- Recognize and honour distinguished speakers whose contributions have positively impacted society through leadership, innovation, education, and community development.
Conference Highlights
1. Transitioning into Tech
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges and Building a Successful Career in Tech. Topics include overcoming common fears and misconceptions about technology careers, learning technology without a technical background, building consistency, resilience, and career opportunities in the tech industry, the importance of tech today and the future, the skills that will matter in the next 10 years, and from consumer to creator: using technology to build wealth.
From Beginner to Tech Professional: A Practical Roadmap for Transitioning into Technology. Topics include getting started in technology, choosing the right technology career path, building in-demand skills and gaining practical experience, and creating a roadmap for long-term career success.
Expected Outcome: Participants will leave with practical strategies, industry insights, and a clear roadmap for launching and growing successful careers in technology.
2. Student Scholarship Awards
Scholarships may be applied toward tuition and educational expenses, professional certifications, technology training programs, learning resources and educational materials, and career development opportunities. The scholarship program is designed to reduce financial barriers while encouraging academic excellence and continuous learning.
3. Innovation Grant Programme
Grant funding will support technology and innovation projects, startup ideas and entrepreneurial ventures, skill development and capacity building, and community-driven innovation initiatives. These grants are intended to remove financial barriers, encourage creativity, and empower young people to transform innovative ideas into sustainable solutions that positively impact society.
4. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Session
Sessions focus on developing an entrepreneurial mindset for success, turning innovative ideas into sustainable businesses, the inclusion of young minds in tech and entrepreneurship to reduce dependency and unemployment, developing future-ready digital skills, and from job seekers to job creators.
Expected Outcome: Participants will gain practical knowledge in innovation, leadership, critical thinking, opportunity identification, business development, and problem-solving, empowering them to become job creators, innovators, and change-makers within their communities.
5. Speaker Recognition Awards
In appreciation of contributions to youth development, education, and professional mentorship, distinguished speakers will be presented with the Ali Osazee Joshua Foundation Award of Excellence. The award recognizes individuals whose professional work has contributed to education, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, innovation, and community development.
Your contribution will help participants learn from real experiences, ask meaningful questions, and make more informed decisions about their education, careers, and future aspirations.