What does it mean to redefine what’s possible? For the women rising in tech, it means choosing curiosity over fear. Asking questions even when you don’t know all the answers. Building something new—especially when no one expects you to. And showing up in spaces that weren’t built for you, then reshaping them anyway.

This is the energy behind WTM Kaduna South’s International Women’s Day 2025 event—happening April 26 in Kaduna, Nigeria. With this year’s theme, "Redefine Possible," the event invites women from across industries to explore the tools, spaces, and stories shaping tomorrow’s tech—from AI and cloud security to data science and financial technology.

Why Bitcoin Matters

For the first time, the event will feature a dedicated Bitcoin track—a space focused on how decentralized, permissionless technologies like Bitcoin can unlock access and opportunity, especially for women in underserved communities across Nigeria and beyond. In a country where financial exclusion disproportionately affects women, and where inflation and monetary instability are everyday realities, Bitcoin offers an alternative: open access to global value exchange, tools for financial autonomy, and new pathways to build, earn, and connect.

Meet the Organizer: Sekinah Ibrahim

At the forefront of this vision is Sekinah Ibrahim, the lead organizer of the event and a driving force behind its mission. Sekinah is a cybersecurity trainer, digital inclusion advocate, and mentor. She serves as a GDG Co-Organizer, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, and founder of the tech education platform "techkeenah," where she simplifies complex tech concepts for wider audiences. Her work spans youth empowerment, internet governance, and gender equity, and she’s been recognized with fellowships from Comic Relief US, TransparencIT, and ITU Women in Cyber.

In Her Words: Sekinah's Story and Mission

We sat down with Sekinah to learn more about her personal journey and the vision behind this event:

Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what inspired your journey into the tech space?

"My upbringing in a low-income community in Kaduna State offered a stark view of the barriers preventing girls and women from accessing quality education and realizing their potential. This lived experience ignited a deep passion for gender advocacy and inspired my focus on technology as a powerful tool for empowerment. I immersed myself in initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide, volunteering my time to train and mentor young women, equipping them with essential tech skills and opening their eyes to possibilities in STEM. Furthermore, witnessing how rapidly misinformation spreads online, particularly harming women by reinforcing stereotypes, spurred me to advocate strongly for safer digital spaces through promoting critical thinking and media literacy in my community."

Q: What personal or professional challenges did you face as a woman entering tech—and how did you overcome them?

"One of the most significant challenges I’ve faced is witnessing and experiencing marginalization when it comes to accessing global opportunities to make an impact. Early on, I noticed that many international platforms and conversations didn’t reflect voices from communities like mine. So, I focused on building my own table—proactively networking, amplifying my voice, and showing the value of my local work in global spaces. It’s been a process of persistence, excellence, and finding allies who believe in a more inclusive future."

Q: What motivated you to create this particular event, and what gap does it aim to fill?

"WTM Kaduna South’s International Women’s Day event exists to create a local hub where women can access mentorship, visibility, and opportunity in tech. While there are global conversations happening, we need localized spaces that speak directly to our realities, challenges, and aspirations. This event is built for our community, by our community."

Q: How do you think increased representation of women in tech is transforming communities like Kaduna?

"It drives economic empowerment, creates visible role models, and leads to the development of solutions that are uniquely designed for our needs. When women step into tech, we don’t just build products—we build change."

Q: What advice would you give to a young woman in Kaduna who’s curious about tech but unsure where to start?

"Network purposefully. Join relevant platforms. Conduct focused research. Seek mentorship. You don’t have to have it all figured out—just start, and be intentional about it."

Q: What do you hope this event will inspire in future generations of girls in Kaduna and beyond?

"I hope it lights a spark. I want girls to see that tech is for them, that their voices matter, and that they can use technology to solve real problems in their communities. I hope it helps them believe in their own potential."

Q: What do you think are the key ingredients for creating lasting change in the tech industry for women?

"Inclusion. Not just representation, but environments where women’s contributions are valued and prioritized. We need equity, supportive cultures, and amplification of diverse voices. That’s how we reshape the future."

Women in Bitcoin Leading the Way

Throughout the day, attendees will hear from an inspiring lineup of women leading in Bitcoin—educators, builders, developers, and operations leads working at the intersection of finance, tech, and advocacy. These women are building open-source tools, scaling Bitcoin-powered products, researching adoption across continents, and mentoring the next generation. Their presence is proof that women aren’t just entering tech—they’re reshaping it.

The Incredible Sponsors

This year’s Bitcoin track is sponsored by Evento, Human Rights Foundation, and Bitnob—three organizations committed to making Bitcoin more accessible and inclusive. From funding to visibility to infrastructure, their support is helping create a space where women can ask questions, meet mentors, and explore how this technology can support financial freedom and community building.

Why Evento Supports This Work

As one of the lead sponsors, Evento—a female-founded and female-run company—is proud to support this movement. We know firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate the tech industry as women, and we're deeply committed to creating more space for others to enter, thrive, and lead. Evento is a social events platform built to connect people through meaningful experiences—whether you’re organizing a grassroots meetup, launching a public panel, or building a movement. We believe that events like this don’t just create visibility—they build momentum. By helping communities host events, manage RSVPs, and bring people together, Evento exists to make connection easy and impactful. Technology alone doesn’t create change—people coming together does. That’s why we support events like these.

Let’s build a future where women don’t just show up in tech—we lead it.

Let’s redefine what’s possible. Together.

🎧 What to expect: Interactive panels, live workshops, networking opportunities, Bitcoin 101, AI deep dives, cloud security insights, data science demos, and more.

🎟️ Cost: Free – RSVP required (spaces are limited!)

With love,

The Evento Team

Redefining Possible—One Event at a Time