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Discover and Get Discovered: Tech and Engineering 2023 Internship Conference

Bridging gaps for aspiring engineers and techies in Africa through personalised guidance and Ribara’s framework.

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Event Date: October 14th

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Our event will begin at 2pm. See you there!

More than just a conference

Connect with former and current interns, employees of top engineering firms like Facebook, Google, Chevron, Tesla, Microsoft and more

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Join the Ribara Social Network Platform and Connect with Corporate Giants in Your Career Path

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Why the DGD Internship
Conference?

It’s Time You got the opportunities you really want

Discover how to succeed in top tech internships and graduate program applications!

Let leading tech and engineering organizations discover you!

Discover pathways to excellence in engineering and technology internships!

Join us to fuel your aspirations and navigate toward a future of innovation and fulfilling Achievements!

Gain insights and connections for thriving in top engineering and Tech organizations!

Who is The Conference
For?

200 level engineering and Tech students planning for an internship in 300 level and 400 level

300 level Engineering and Tech students planning for an internship in 400 Level

Final year students planning to secure an internship or graduate traineeship at Corporate Giants

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Main Speakers

Simbo Olatoregun

Digital Inclusion and Equity Expert

Formerly at META (Facebook)

Tolu Aina

Senior Manager

Boston Consulting group

Ose Adeyanju

Data Engineer

Chevron

Ada Sonia Peter

Visiting Professor, Digital Infrastructure and International Security

Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)

Deji Akin Abiri

Program Manager

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Onyekachi Ugochukwu

Project Manager

KzenEdge

Stella Ihenacho

Chief Operations Officer

NSTAR Technologies, US

Sabina Fayemiwo

Corporate Strategy

Deloitte

Ayodele Marcus

Product Technology Manager

Google

Tofunmi Onaolapo Arikawe

Strategy Manager

Coca-Cola

Dr. Nnamdi Ihenacho

Founder and lead faculty

NSTAR Technologies

Toluwase Olaniyan

Managing Partner

WordenHCD

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Conference Session

Plenary Session
Breakout sessions

How to get the offer

Workshop

Hands-on sessions where you will discover practical internship and graduate traineeship application skills, tools, and techniques from industry professionals

Lightning Talks

Focusing on the journey to Fortune 500s, how to be different from other competitors, stay relevant, what to be thinking about and doing now to secure internships and graduate trainee opportunities at these leading organizations

Workshop Session Schedule

WORKSHOP ROOM 1

How to prepare for internship and graduate trainee applications, tests and interviews at Fortune 500s

WORKSHOP ROOM 2

How to discover the missing links between you and your desired internship and graduate trainee opportunities at Fortune 500s

WORKSHOP ROOM 3

How to close any gaps between you and desired Fortune 500 opportunities

WORKSHOP ROOM 4

How to Network your way into Fortune 500 opportunities

What You Stand to Gain

Basic

$10(₦8,999)

Premium

$50(₦44,999)

Standard

$30( ₦26,999)

Basic

$10(₦8,999)

Standard

$30(₦26,999)

Premium

$50(₦44,999)

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It is a virtual event where individuals from engineering and tech fields are invited to speak on securing careers in their corporate field

October 14th.

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Expect speakers from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla and Schlumberger for now. More will be added so stay tuned

No, our role is to show you the gaps you need to fill to secure your placement. In the end, you determine if you will get the placement 

$10, $20 and $50 depending on how much value you wish to gain

We require you to apply so we can filter out persons who should not be at the event. As the event’s capacity is limited, only serious applicants will get in.

Simbo Olatoregun

Digital Inclusion and Equity Expert,

Formerly at META (Facebook)

Simbo has over a decade’s experience in the digital technology sector delivering digital access and equity programs for women and youth across Sub Saharan Africa, while working at companies like Meta and Google. She is an alumna of the WEF Global Shapers Community and was listed as one of 50 Corporate Women to watch in Nigeria in 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Covenant University and holds a Master of Public Policy degree as a Heleniak Scholar from the London School of Economics.

Simbo Olatoregun

Digital Inclusion and Equity Expert,

Formerly at META (Facebook)

Simbo has over a decade’s experience in the digital technology sector delivering digital access and equity programs for women and youth across Sub Saharan Africa, while working at companies like Meta and Google. She is an alumna of the WEF Global Shapers Community and was listed as one of 50 Corporate Women to watch in Nigeria in 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Covenant University and holds a Master of Public Policy degree as a Heleniak Scholar from the London School of Economics.

Ose Adeyanju

Data Engineer

Chevron

Experienced data engineer with a passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights. Proficient in data warehousing, database management, automated ETL processes (ingestion, transformation, delivery and data movement throughout the enterprise), data pipeline design, and cloud technologies. Skilled in SQL, Python, and big data tools like Apache Spark. Dedicated to optimizing data infrastructure for efficient analysis and decision-making. Excited to connect with emerging techies and engineers in the data space.

Ose Adeyanju

Data Engineer

Chevron

Experienced data engineer with a passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights. Proficient in data warehousing, database management, automated ETL processes (ingestion, transformation, delivery and data movement throughout the enterprise), data pipeline design, and cloud technologies. Skilled in SQL, Python, and big data tools like Apache Spark. Dedicated to optimizing data infrastructure for efficient analysis and decision-making. Excited to connect with emerging techies and engineers in the data space.

Deji Akin Abiri

Program Manager

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Deji Akin Abiri is a highly skilled and results-driven Project Leader renowned for his exceptional leadership and strategic prowess. With a proven track record in overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects,

Deji is recognized for his ability to drive success in complex and high-stakes endeavors. Deji's rise in the corporate world was marked by his role as a Project Manager and Director at several Fortune 500 companies, where he led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products on time and within budget. His strategic thinking, coupled with a natural talent for team collaboration, propelled him into the role of a Project Leader. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Deji is a mentor to emerging project managers, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continuous learning. His relentless pursuit of excellence, combined with his strategic acumen, makes Deji Akin Abiri an industry-leading Project Leader poised to drive innovation and impact for years to come.

Deji Akin Abiri

Program Director

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Deji Akin Abiri is a highly skilled and results-driven Project Leader renowned for his exceptional leadership and strategic prowess. With a proven track record in overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects, Deji is recognized for his ability to drive success in complex and high-stakes endeavors. Deji's rise in the corporate world was marked by his role as a Project Manager and Director at several Fortune 500 companies, where he led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products on time and within budget. His strategic thinking, coupled with a natural talent for team collaboration, propelled him into the role of a Project Leader. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Deji is a mentor to emerging project managers, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continuous learning. His relentless pursuit of excellence, combined with his strategic acumen, makes Deji Akin Abiri an industry-leading Project Leader poised to drive innovation and impact for years to come.

Onyekachi Ugochukwu

Project Manager

KzenEdge

Onyekachi started her career as a young petroleum engineer with Shell Petroleum looking after deep offshore reservoirs, a challenging encounter during which time she was known to have always gone beyond the ordinary in initiating ideas that generated value for shareholders.

With a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Covenant University, Ota, a Masters’ degree in Reservoir Geosciences and Engineering from IFP School, Paris and diploma in Data Analytics from Harvard Business School, Onyekachi’s educational background has seen her acquire numerous certifications from leading national and international organizations. Once immersed in the intricate science of reservoirs and hydrocarbon dynamics in her early carrier as a petroleum engineer initially with Shell Petroleum and later with Seplat Energies, her sojourn has seen her acquire diverse experience working in several facets of the petroleum engineering discipline, she has now seamlessly transitioned into the Project Management. Currently a Project Manager in one a Fortune 500 company, she helms projects that redefine the industry's landscape.

Onyekachi Ugochukwu

Project Manager

KzenEdge

Onyekachi started her career as a young petroleum engineer with Shell Petroleum looking after deep offshore reservoirs, a challenging encounter during which time she was known to have always gone beyond the ordinary in initiating ideas that generated value for shareholders. With a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Covenant University, Ota, a Masters’ degree in Reservoir Geosciences and Engineering from IFP School, Paris and diploma in Data Analytics from Harvard Business School, Onyekachi’s educational background has seen her acquire numerous certifications from leading national and international organizations. Once immersed in the intricate science of reservoirs and hydrocarbon dynamics in her early carrier as a petroleum engineer initially with Shell Petroleum and later with Seplat Energies, her sojourn has seen her acquire diverse experience working in several facets of the petroleum engineering discipline, she has now seamlessly transitioned into the Project Management. Currently a Project Manager in one a Fortune 500 company, she helms projects that redefine the industry's landscape.

Stella Ihenacho

Chief operations Officer

NSTAR Technologies

Somtochukwu Stella Ihenacho is a Harvard Trained Agile Leader who is passionate about changing lives through education. She is Co-Founder and Agile Faculty Lead at NSTAR Technologies, a continuing education institution based in Atlanta, GA where she transforms the career and learning landscape for countless students through training and skills acquisition programs. She leads the Continuous Improvement Team at Red Hat and is a founding member of the Women In Software Engineering and Women In Tech at Red Hat and a mentor inside the Women Of Project Management Community.. She is a wife and a mom to three girls.

Stella Ihenacho

Chief operations Officer

NSTAR Technologies

Somtochukwu Stella Ihenacho is a Harvard Trained Agile Leader who is passionate about changing lives through education. She is Co-Founder and Agile Faculty Lead at NSTAR Technologies, a continuing education institution based in Atlanta, GA where she transforms the career and learning landscape for countless students through training and skills acquisition programs. She leads the Continuous Improvement Team at Red Hat and is a founding member of the Women In Software Engineering and Women In Tech at Red Hat and a mentor inside the Women Of Project Management Community.. She is a wife and a mom to three girls.

Sabina Fayemiwo

Corporate Strategist

Deloitte

Sabina is a seasoned management professional specializing in strategy and business transformation. With a decade of experience in multinational firms, I've excelled in strategy development and execution, business transformation, and process optimization. Over my career, I've mastered the delicate interplay of strategy and operations, understanding how organizations can drive behaviors to realize their vision. In the contemporary business landscape, the key question is, "How can we generate enduring exponential value?" The answer is clear: "Through Transformation."

Sabina Fayemiwo

Corporate Strategist

Deloitte

Sabina is a seasoned management professional specializing in strategy and business transformation. With a decade of experience in multinational firms, I've excelled in strategy development and execution, business transformation, and process optimization. Over my career, I've mastered the delicate interplay of strategy and operations, understanding how organizations can drive behaviors to realize their vision. In the contemporary business landscape, the key question is, "How can we generate enduring exponential value?" The answer is clear: "Through Transformation."

Ayodele Marcus

Product Technology Manager,

Google

Ayo is a Product Technology Manager at Google, working on Privacy and Regulatory solutions across Ads products. He previously managed initiatives to simplify and scale programmatic ad platforms for advertisers and content creators. He has a keen interest in employing technology to empower ideas, individuals and institutions.

Ayodele Marcus

Product Technology Manager,

Google

Ayo is a Product Technology Manager at Google, working on Privacy and Regulatory solutions across Ads products. He previously managed initiatives to simplify and scale programmatic ad platforms for advertisers and content creators. He has a keen interest in employing technology to empower ideas, individuals and institutions.

Tofunmi Onaolapo Arikawe

Strategy Manager

Coca-Cola

Tofunmi Arikawe is a Business and Corporate Strategist. She works to develop high-value solutions and strategic plans to drive business growth. She is currently Strategy Manager, Africa at the Coca-Cola Company. Prior to working at Coca-Cola, she worked at Ascential PLC in the UK, where she was instrumental in developing the monetization and go-to market strategy for a B2B SaaS platform that provides C-level executives with visibility of brand digital sales and performance. She spent her early career as a Management Consultant serving public and social sector clients. Tofunmi is passionate about Women’s Leadership - a cause she actively contributes to via publishing content and community building.

Tofunmi Onaolapo Arikawe

Strategy Manager

Coca-Cola

Tofunmi Arikawe is a Business and Corporate Strategist. She works to develop high-value solutions and strategic plans to drive business growth. She is currently Strategy Manager, Africa at the Coca-Cola Company. Prior to working at Coca-Cola, she worked at Ascential PLC in the UK, where she was instrumental in developing the monetization and go-to market strategy for a B2B SaaS platform that provides C-level executives with visibility of brand digital sales and performance. She spent her early career as a Management Consultant serving public and social sector clients. Tofunmi is passionate about Women’s Leadership - a cause she actively contributes to via publishing content and community building.

Dr. Nnamdi Ihenacho

Founder and lead faculty,

NSTAR Technologies

Dr. Nnamdi Ihenacho is a multifaceted individual who adeptly assumes diverse roles. He is a devoted husband and father of three daughters. He is the founder and lead faculty at NSTAR Technologies, an institution authorized by GNPEC, dedicated to preparing students for successful careers. Graduates of NSTAR programs have collectively generated more than $5 million in revenue, facilitating economic advancement among African immigrant communities. Additionally, he fulfills the role of executive pastor at the Realms of Glory International Church.

Dr. Nnamdi Ihenacho

Founder and lead faculty,

NSTAR Technologies

Dr. Nnamdi Ihenacho is a multifaceted individual who adeptly assumes diverse roles. He is a devoted husband and father of three daughters. He is the founder and lead faculty at NSTAR Technologies, an institution authorized by GNPEC, dedicated to preparing students for successful careers. Graduates of NSTAR programs have collectively generated more than $5 million in revenue, facilitating economic advancement among African immigrant communities. Additionally, he fulfills the role of executive pastor at the Realms of Glory International Church.

Toluwase Olaniyan

Managing Partner,

WordenHCD

Toluwase Olaniyan is the Managing Partner at WordenHCD Limited where he has accelerated talent for Global organizations including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, ARM, UBA group, and more. He is a highly regarded Executive Coach, Business Strategist, and Experienced Human Capital professional who brings over 15 years of experience as a Human Capital Consultant. Toluwase’s deep passion for developing young talents across Africa inspires most of his work.

Toluwase Olaniyan

Managing Partner,

WordenHCD

Toluwase Olaniyan is the Managing Partner at WordenHCD Limited where he has accelerated talent for Global organizations including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, ARM, UBA group, and more. He is a highly regarded Executive Coach, Business Strategist, and Experienced Human Capital professional who brings over 15 years of experience as a Human Capital Consultant. Toluwase’s deep passion for developing young talents across Africa inspires most of his work.