---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: THAKUR,Dhanaraj <dhanaraj.thakur@uwimona.edu.jm> Date: Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 9:53 AM Subject: [TIER] Call for Demos/Posters – 2016 Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology To: "tier@tier.cs.berkeley.edu" <tier@tier.cs.berkeley.edu> Dear all, Please see and share the call below. take care, Dhanaraj *Call for Presentations* Submission deadline: July 25, 2016 Showcase your work at the 2016 Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology, taking place September 13-14th in Accra, Ghana. The summit is a great opportunity to join leading African women in technology and ICT policy to debate solutions and contribute to the policy processes that will bridge the digital gender gap in Africa. We are looking to feature women-led initiatives that address at least one of the summit’s focus areas: *affordable broadband, women's rights online, digital education and skills,* and *digital entrepreneurship.* You may propose a presentation in the format of a lightning talk, demo, or poster. Apply now! <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=7c61017975&e=5b24b3507f> *LIGHTNING TALK* Short talk or video vignette highlighting fresh and thought-provoking ideas, ongoing projects, research, or personal stories that address the realities of African women and girls in technology. Show us your passion; the floor is yours for four minutes! *DEMO* Interactive demo of new technologies and online platforms designed by and/or for women, providing an opportunity for participants to get to know you and your creative innovations. Demos should be hands-on and allow participants to try it out! *POSTER* Participate in a gallery presentation of technology research and projects designed by and/or for African women and girls. Be creative—your poster may include infographics, photographs, and other methods of presentation. To prepare the best application, learn more about the summit <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=7ed5d81eed&e=5b24b3507f> and view detailed call for presentations <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=8fba518761&e=5b24b3507f> (PDFs). Any one individual or organization may submit up to three proposals. Girl-led initiatives are highly encouraged. Complete the application today <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=3fd391136c&e=5b24b3507f> or pass along this opportunity to your networks! <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=16a7fd2d01&e=5b24b3507f> Share <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=ecd7fac840&e=5b24b3507f> <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=14db052b3d&e=5b24b3507f> Tweet <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=529a943e20&e=5b24b3507f> <http://us3.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=1ef17bf818&e=5b24b3507f> Forward <http://us3.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=1ef17bf818&e=5b24b3507f> *Organizing Partners* CC BY, 2015 World Wide Web Foundation. Alliance for Affordable Internet 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 Add us to your address book <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage1.com/vcard?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=d532f0a389> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=d532f0a389&e=5b24b3507f> or unsubscribe from this list <http://a4ai.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=140b64295484059aa7f2d5fc9&id=d532f0a389&e=5b24b3507f&c=1ef17bf818> . _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER@tier.cs.berkeley.edu https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier