Press Release
Lahore, Pakistan, 8th November 2023 - Aurora Tech Award and CIRCLE Women Association united to host an engaging and inspirational event, "Tech Tales of Triumph," which aimed to raise awareness and invite women from Pakistan to apply for the prestigious Aurora Tech Award.
Held on November 8 at the Daftarkhwan Downtown in Lahore, this symposium was a significant endeavor in the field of women's tech empowerment.
It showcased the stories of remarkable women leaders in the tech industry who had defied norms and overcome challenges, sharing their personal journeys and victories. The symposium inspired and empowered budding women in tech by offering real-life examples of women who had made substantial strides in the industry.
Ekaterina Smirnova, Head of Aurora Tech Awards, said, "At Aurora Tech Awards, we were committed to recognizing exceptional talent and driving innovation in the tech sector. Partnering with CIRCLE Women and inDrive in the 'Tech Tales of Triumph' event was an embodiment of our mission to highlight and celebrate women's achievements in tech."
"CIRCLE Women, through this event, aimed to provide a platform for aspiring women in tech. Our collaboration with inDrive and Aurora Tech Awards was a testament to our commitment to fostering mentorship, insightful discussions, and career growth for women in the tech domain." - Sadaf Abid, CEO & Founder, CIRCLE Women Association
"Our dedication to promoting diversity and breaking gender barriers in tech was at the heart of our collaboration with CIRCLE Women. This event embodied our commitment to fostering an inclusive tech community and empowering the next generation of women in the industry." - Maria Rudnik, Project Coordinator, Aurora Tech Award.
This event was attended by Tech professionals, entrepreneurs, journalists and media representatives including Ayesha Zaman - Founder Skills Todo & Bridge and Co Founder Pakistan Tech Forum , Cynia Ejaz- Manager Partnerships and Community Daftarkhawan & Faiza Yousaf - Co-Founderand CPO at CaterpillHERs among many others.
About Aurora Tech Award and inDrive:
The Aurora Tech Award is an award for women tech startup founders whose projects have had a profound impact on global development. The objective is to support women in the field of advanced technologies, especially women entrepreneurs. Aurora Tech Award is a non-profit initiative of inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform. Today, inDrive is available in more than 40 countries, has been downloaded over 175 million times and was the second most downloaded mobility app in 2022. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation, freight delivery, task assistance, courier delivery and employment search services. inDrive is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with regional hubs in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the CIS countries, employing more than 2,700 people.
For more information, visit https://www.auroratechaward.com/
Circle Women Association:
CIRCLE Women Association is a women-led, tech-enabled, not-for-profit organization. Established in 2018 under the Societies Registration Act, CIRCLE Women Association is working towards women's economic empowerment, digital literacy, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship. CIRCLE Women was recognized under the pandemic as a 'Microsoft for Startups' for using technology to solve pressing challenges and works actively on Sustainable Development Goals 1, 5, 8 and 17. Our vision is to build a tech-enabled future for women in Pakistan and support them to become economic contributors unleashing their talents. CIRCLE Women Association is on a mission to impact 1 MILLION low-income women in Pakistan by enabling them through digital literacy, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship.
For more information, visit https://circlewomen.co/