Accso Celebrates National Women’s Day with an Inspiring Event: „Women Leaders; Champions of Change“

The evening featured several powerhouse speakers who shared their experiences and insights on women’s leadership:

Buli G Ngomane – A former radio and TV presenter and a producer at the national broadcaster (SABC 2 & 3). She was acknowledged as one of Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans and is a Tomorrow’s Leader Award winner at CEO Magazine’s: SA’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government Awards in the category Telecommunications, Media, TV, Radio & Press.

Naadiya Moosajee – A serial entrepreneur by passion, an engineer by training, is Co-Founder and CIO at WomHub, a unique ecosystem builder supporting innovation along the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing) value chain including building talent, incubators & accelerators, female founder innovation spaces and deploying capital. She serves as the Chief Innovator with her focus being on entrepreneurship, gender, future skills and the future of work. She also develops strategic partnerships and leads business development at WomHub.  

Lisa Adams – Visionary Founder of Citizen Code and a technologist with over 14 years dedicated to Tech4Impact. Drawing on her lived experiences as a woman of color from a low-income community, Lisa bridges technology gaps for underserved communities. She has a comprehensive background in technology, from operations and UX design to managing complex engineering teams.

The National Women’s Day event was not only a platform for thought-provoking conversations but also a celebration of the achievements of women from all walks of life. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening overlooking the V&A Waterfront sunset, with delicious snacks and drinks, all while engaging with like-minded individuals passionate about driving change and fostering inclusivity.

“As we continue to celebrate Women, let’s remember that the journey starts at home, in our offices, and within our communities. It’s about championing the women we encounter in our everyday lives—our friends, colleagues and families. Support their voices, recognize their contributions, and believe in their potential”. – Aimee Orton, co-organizer of the event.

Accso expresses its gratitude to all the speakers and participants, it was an honor to host such an inspiring event. At Accso, we believe in the power of women to lead and transform industries. This event is a testament to our commitment to championing women’s leadership and fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued.

We are committed to continuing our efforts to empower women to reach their fullest potential.