The She’s Next program and the launch of Women in Tech Tajikistan: current opportunities for women in September

Online Course Essential AI Skills by Girl Develop It
For those looking to enhance their practical AI skills and prepare for a hackathon, Girl Develop It is launching the online course Essential AI Skills: Explore & Practice. The course consists of six sessions and helps participants master creating custom GPTs, working with Google Teachable Machine, AI-based classifiers, preparing pitches, and investor presentations.

Format: Online
When: September 23 – October 11

Opening of Women in Tech Tajikistan
The official opening of the Women in Tech Tajikistan chapter will take place in Dushanbe. Women in Tech is a global community represented in more than 50 countries, uniting women and girls in the fields of technology, science, and innovation.

When: September 27
Where: Dushanbe, IT Park

Pitch Projects Competition — Women in Tech Tajikistan
The competition is aimed at startups where women hold key roles, and the projects have social significance. Participation conditions:
— the project is related to technology and innovation
— it must deliver social impact
— the team includes a female founder or co-founder.

When: September 27
Where: Dushanbe, IT Park

Female Founders & Women in Venture
On September 29, the Female Founders & Women in Venture meetup will take place in Almaty, bringing together global and local leaders of the venture ecosystem for the first time on a single platform. The main guest will be Lynn Roberts, co-founder of She Loves Tech — the world's largest acceleration platform for women and technology. She will share global experience on how to strengthen the role of women in innovation and investment.

When: September 29 at 10:00
Where: Almaty, Promenade Business Center

She’s Next by Visa and MBANK
The program is aimed at developing women's entrepreneurship and includes educational resources, access to a professional community, and a competition with a prize fund of $19,000.