In January 2024, the GCIC collaborated with Duke Corporate Education and the International Women’s Foundation, South Africa (IWFSA) to host a special event for its cohort of participants, which notably included 41 female professionals. The event provided these participants with a valuable opportunity to engage with GCIC staff and alumni.

The event included a dynamic panel discussion with the theme “Technology Innovations And How We Are Navigating The Digital Vortex.” The panel featured esteemed GCIC alumni Dr. Phylis Addo from Rhema Engineering and Anarpoka Adazabra from Farmio, with moderation by Major General Ntsiki Memela-Motum.

This event aligns closely with the GCIC’s strategic priorities and activities, particularly in the realms of Advocacy and Continuous Ecosystem Building. Through initiatives like storytelling and communication on climate change and climate action, the GCIC aims to drive behavioral change and engage the entrepreneurial ecosystem and stakeholders in the green economy through various online and offline events and channels. Moreover, participating in the event underscores the GCIC’s commitment to addressing Gender issues and women’s economic empowerment, a vital aspect of its work.