Career Success Conversations: Guiding Students Toward a Strong Start in Tech for 2026.




As the new year begins, students and early-career professionals in technology are being offered a unique opportunity to gain practical insights and career guidance through the upcoming Career Success Conversations session. The event promises to equip attendees with actionable strategies to position themselves for success in the fast-evolving tech industry.

Scheduled for Friday, 16 January 2026, at 5:00 PM WAT, the session will be hosted virtually via Google Meet, making it accessible to undergraduate and postgraduate students across the region. Participants will explore approaches to effectively plan their career trajectories, enhance their professional presence, and develop skills that align with current industry demands.

Leading the session is David Abu, Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft and co-founder of Data Community Africa. With extensive experience in data, analytics, and AI-driven product strategy, Abu brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights that will be particularly valuable to students navigating their early steps in technology careers.

The discussion aims to offer practical advice that attendees can implement immediately, whether in shaping their academic focus, engaging in professional networks, or building competencies that are highly sought after in the tech landscape. Attendees are encouraged to actively participate, ask questions, and take advantage of the expertise shared during the session.

Students and early-career professionals interested in joining are asked to confirm their attendance by completing the RSVP form below:

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Also, you can attend the session by using the link below:

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Organizers emphasize that confirming participation ensures a more tailored and engaging experience, helping attendees start the year with clarity and direction in their career pursuits.

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