Women in Tech 100 Top Speakers 2023
Wafa Al Obaidat
Founder & CEO Playbook
Fields of Expertise:
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership
- Global Engagement
- Global Speaker and Thought Leader
Country of residence: Bahrain
As a Vital Voices GROW fellow and one of the top 50 influential women in business, Wafa is engaged in various roles, including being an alumni of the Global Shaper network and a former EO member. She has delivered 50+ talks globally, focusing on themes of empowerment, entrepreneurship, and scaling companies.
Wafa has been featured in renowned publications like Harpers Bazaar Arabia, Bloomberg Arabia, Entrepreneur Magazine, and CNBC. She is the proud recipient of the Leader of Tomorrow award from MasterCard MENA and Entrepreneur Magazine.
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Inspiring Sea Point High School Students to Embrace Technology and STEM Careers
On July 26th, Sea Point High School hosted a highly successful Career Day, dedicated to inspiring students to explore careers in technology and STEM fields, regardless of gender. The event aimed to bridge the gap in these industries by encouraging young minds to...
Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs at Philippi Village, South Africa
On Friday, August 2nd, Women in Tech South Africa hosted an empowering Entrepreneurs Workshop at Philippi Village, where 70 talented young students gathered to explore the world of business. The workshop aimed to inspire and equip these budding entrepreneurs with the...
Philippi Village Project
The Philippi Village project was initiated in 2021, where Advisory Board Member of WIT – SA Aluta Moshani - grew up in Gugulethu, a township in Cape Town. Aluta had so much passion for the community and wanted to give back, by helping the youth acquire digital skills...
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