Gulf Bank sponsors Women TechMakers Kuwait convention
KUWAIT: Gulf Bank is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the International Women’s Day Convention and Hackathon, organized by Women TechMakers Kuwait (WTM) and Arab Women in Computing (ArabWIC). The convention and Hackathon, scheduled to go on for one day on International Women’s Day tomorrow and will be held in Hall W6 at the Gulf University for Science and Technology in West Mishref. The event will target the advancement of women in technology in Kuwait and includes engineers, computer scientists, graphic designers, mathematicians to entrepreneurs, where participants can find a chance to network, learn and grow. The convention has two discussion panels happening in parallel with a 12-hour Hackathon for social good.
The panels will highlight Kuwaiti women in the technology sector, as well as provide tips on how to cultivate a conductive ecosystem for tech startups in Kuwait. WTM Kuwait and ArabWIC Kuwait will also be hosting a ‘Hackathon for social good’ code competition where teams will develop innovative technical solutions that will benefit social good in Kuwait in accessibility for persons with disabilities, domestic violence awareness, and startups and government procedures. The event is for everyone interested in tech and elevating women’s status in computing in Kuwait.
Laila Al-Qatami, Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank, said: “Gulf Bank’s corporate social responsibility program is committed to sponsoring local events which make an impact for the community. Women’s empowerment is a key strategic initiative and this initiative goes a long way towards empowering women in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines to showcase their talent and creativity and learn from likeminded individuals to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit and technological know-how.”
Gulf Bank is strongly committed to giving back to Kuwait through its corporate social responsibility program. The Bank supports numerous events focusing on youth, education, health and fitness, helping the underprivileged, women’s empowerment, as well as promoting Kuwait’s heritage and culture.