African Tech Pioneers - Vol. 2
🌍 African Tech Pioneers v2
Hosted by African Descent @ Netlight
Join us for the second edition of African Tech Pioneers — an evening dedicated to tech, diversity, and the power of African Descent voices in the German tech landscape.
Building on the success of our first edition, which brought together 50 aspiring tech pioneers in Berlin for an unforgettable evening of connection and inspiration, we're back — bigger, bolder, and ready to spark even more meaningful conversations.
What to expect:
🎤 Keynote & Panel Discussion — Hear from inspiring founders, thought leaders, and industry pioneers at the intersection of tech, innovation, and diversity
💡 Lightning Talk — "The New Era of AI-Empowered Product Teams" by the one and only Mariam Ibrahim
🤝 Networking — Connect with tech professionals, consultants, and talent experts in a welcoming space
🍽️ Food & Drinks — Because great conversations happen over good food
🎙️ Meet Our Speakers
Get inspired by our panel of leaders and practitioners:
Swati Bansal - Engineering Manager
Fun fact: Loves exploring new places without any plans.
On AI: "AI is growing faster than most of us expected. It’s reshaping how teams work, decide, and build. Responsible AI isn’t about slowing innovation down—it’s about making sure the progress we make is built on ethics, human judgment, and trust."
Omar Moussa - Manager & Consultant @ Netlight
Fun fact: Will probably quit tech and become a chef one day.
On AI: "I wonder if AI will become the key to us living in a world of our passions, or our path to misery."
Ibtehal Hussein - Global Talent Professional & People Leader
Fun fact: Holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering before choosing to build people-first organizations.
On AI: "I use AI as a productivity and thinking partner, not a replacement for human judgment. Let the AI automate, but let the humans innovate."
Who is this for?
This event is open to everyone — whether you're a tech professional, aspiring career changer, student, founder, or simply passionate about building a more inclusive tech industry. Bring your friends, colleagues, and allies!
About African Descent @ Netlight
African Descent is Netlight's award-winning initiative (🏆 Mut Maker Award 2025, "Next Gen" category) creating spaces where people of African descent in tech can connect, grow, and thrive. From business delegations to East Africa, to partnerships with universities and government institutions, to events like this one — we're building bridges and shaping the future of inclusive tech, one conversation at a time.
📅 Date: 12 November 2026
📍 Location: Netlight Berlin Office
🕕 Time: 17:30 - 21:00