Event Addis Speakers

Rophnan Nuri Muzeyin (Amharic: ሮፍናን ኑሪ ሙዘይን; born 22 June 1990), known mononymously as Rophnan , is an Ethiopian musician, singer, songwriter, DJ, and audio engineer. Widely acclaimed, he is currently considered as one of the most influential artists in Ethiopia.
Bethlehem Tilahun
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is Founder and Managing Director of soleRebels
Coronial Athletes Derartu Tulu (1)
Derartu Tulu dreams that every woman and child in the world will have the right to do whatever they want.
Tewodros Tadesse Araya
He is a vibrant speaker, leader, and educator with over 10 years of experience in the field of leadership development.
Dr Berhanu Beyene
He is  a researcher interested in the evolution of educational contexts in Turkey, and its influence on student mobility
Dr Shumet Gizaw
Shumete Gizaw is an Ethiopian, and the current Director General of the Information Network Security Administration
Iwona Alfred 1
Iwona is a Program Manager in the Global team responsible for content management and production of training materials, best practices and visual content for ITDP’s capacity building program.
Shahab Ud Din
Mr. Shahab Ud Din is a universal accessibility expert and rights activist for person’s with disabilities under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Shahab Ud Din
Mr. Shahab Ud Din is a universal accessibility expert and rights activist for person’s with disabilities under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma born 2 October 1989, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, actor, dancer and a businessman from Tandale, Dar es Salaam.
Ewnetu Hailu Tamene
Dr. Ewnetu, is the Senior Adviser and Chief of Staff to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian tech events Myriam Said
Myriam Said is currently at the Office of the Prime Minister focusing on, and coordinating efforts in transitioning Ethiopia to a Digital Economy.
Coronial Athletes Derartu Tulu (1)
Derartu Tulu dreams that every woman and child in the world will have the right to do whatever they want.
Rophnan Nuri Muzeyin (Amharic: ሮፍናን ኑሪ ሙዘይን; born 22 June 1990), known mononymously as Rophnan , is an Ethiopian musician, singer, songwriter, DJ, and audio engineer. Widely acclaimed, he is currently considered as one of the most influential artists in Ethiopia.
Solomon Kassa
Solomon Kassa is a Senior Technology Consultant at Deloitte, a Fortune 500 global consulting firm.
Tibebu Belete
Tibebu is very sociable, energetic, observant, conscious, co-operative, smart, open-minded, positive thinker and friendly gentleman. He speaks politely.
Dagmawi Assefa
Dagmawi Assefa is a lawyer and draftsman residing in Hawassa, Ethiopia
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
D.r Mulatu-Belayneh-pic
Mulatu Belayneh Family & Marriage counsellor & Author
Myriam Said is currently at the Office of the Prime Minister focusing on, and coordinating efforts in transitioning Ethiopia to a Digital Economy.
Hailemelekot Mewael is Teacher and author
Dr. Mehret is a well-known practicing psychiatrist and an author
Meti Shewaye Yilma addis events
መቲ Meti Shewaye Yilma is a media personality with 20 years of experience and plans to launch her new business leveraging Ethiopia’s untapped agricultural sector.
Betelhem-Dessie-addis-events
Betelhem Dessie is an Ethiopian web and mobile technologies developer. She is currently a Founder and CEO of iCog- Anyone Can Code.
frehiwot worku is Chairperson of the Board of Directors Enat Bank
Baheru Zeyenu
Chief Executive Officer at AFRICOM Technologies Plc.
Rahel Boon-Dejene
Mrs. Rahel Boon-Dejene is the CEO of R&D Group, the daughter company of her Dutch based consultancy firm, RBD Consultancy.
Dawit Birhanu is the founder and CEO of WebSprix, a leading ISP in Ethiopia. He has worked in Service Provider product development at Cisco Systems for 16 years.
Meseret Haileyesus is a social justice advocate, change-maker, intersectional feminist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment (CCFWE), a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering domestic violence survivors through advocacy, mentorship, and economic empowerment.
Addis Alemayehou
Mr. Alemayehou is the founder and CEO of 251 Communications, an Addis Ababa-based public relations firm and a co-founder of KANA TV, an Ethiopian entertainment, free-to-air satellite channel broadcast exclusively in Amharic.
Salahadin Khalifa
Salahadin Khalifa is the Vice Chairman for Region Africa and Middle East (RAME) – FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association since January 2021.
Tewodros Tadesse Araya
He is a vibrant speaker, leader, and educator with over 10 years of experience in the field of leadership development.
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
Ethiopis Taddese
Communications Specialist | Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) | Public Speaking Coach | Communications Trainer
Coronial Athletes Derartu Tulu (1)
Derartu Tulu dreams that every woman and child in the world will have the right to do whatever they want.
Tewodros Tadesse Araya
He is a vibrant speaker, leader, and educator with over 10 years of experience in the field of leadership development.
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
D.r Mulatu-Belayneh-pic
Mulatu Belayneh Family & Marriage counsellor & Author
Rayvanny
Rayvanny's uplifting Bongo Flava tracks first arrived on the broader East African music scene in 2016 with his official debut, "Kwetu." Released on a label run by fellow Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz, the two soon collaborated on a series of singles, including 2019's "Tetama."
Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma born 2 October 1989, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, actor, dancer and a businessman from Tandale, Dar es Salaam.
Solomon Kassa
Solomon Kassa is a Senior Technology Consultant at Deloitte, a Fortune 500 global consulting firm.
Siham Ayele addis events
Program Director at Dereja, leading a team of young professionals to address Ethiopia's youth unemployment gap by providing career and personal development resources.
Selamawit Zemene Mewosha
Selamawit Zemene is a Director of Signum company limited
Valerie Bowden CRDLE
Valerie Bowden is a founder of CRDLE. CRDLE is a B2B eCommerce platform that makes it easy to source from Africa. Find great products and tech outsourcing services from some of the best brands on the continent.
Melaku Beshah
Melaku Beshah is a Country Director at Excellerent Technology Solutions Inc. - Ethiopia Delivery Center
Eng. Balcha Reba, Director General, Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA)
Rophnan Nuri Muzeyin (Amharic: ሮፍናን ኑሪ ሙዘይን; born 22 June 1990), known mononymously as Rophnan , is an Ethiopian musician, singer, songwriter, DJ, and audio engineer. Widely acclaimed, he is currently considered as one of the most influential artists in Ethiopia.
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
Dr Selamawit Eshetu
Dr. Selamawit Eshetu is a Medical Doctor who is a graduate of st Paul's  Hospital Millennium Medical College. She has worked as a General practitioner and Quality Unit Head at Adet Primary Hospital. Currently she works at Federal Police Hospital and studies for her Masters in Public Health Nutrition in her part time. She is the Public Relations Head for Ethiopian Physicians Union (EPU) and volunteers at local NGO called Nutrition 4 Education & Development -N4ED.Selamawit is passionate about health and gender, and advocates for Gender Equality.
Salahadin Khalifa
Salahadin Khalifa is the Vice Chairman for Region Africa and Middle East (RAME) – FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association since January 2021.
Bethlehem Tilahun
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is Founder and Managing Director of soleRebels
Katherine Chacón Martínez
Katherine Chacón Martínez is a technical expert on universal design and accessibility
Ashenafi Taye
Ashenafi Taye is  the founder of 'The Key to Keys personal Development' Seminars, which helps individuals and groups to tap their mind faculties in the attainment of any desired success. Currently.
Mekedes Gebrewold
Founder / Strategic Management Advisor at Ashagari Consultancy and An Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team
Samiya Abdukadir Photo
Samiya Abdulkadir is president of Ethiopian Entrepreneurship Association, Founder of Aim View Educational Consultancy, Founder of minimum Learning Competency.
Nathan-Damtew
Nathan Damtew is the founder of the technology and gaming company BeBlocky. The companies first product is a programming learning platform for kids.
Betelhem-Dessie-addis-events
Betelhem Dessie is an Ethiopian web and mobile technologies developer. She is currently a Founder and CEO of iCog- Anyone Can Code.
frehiwot worku is Chairperson of the Board of Directors Enat Bank
Mohamed Kassa
Mohammed is the definition of dynamic; He is a prolific entrepreneur and an animated orator. He describes himself as "a Protector of Ethiopian History, Culture, and Environment" "የባህል የታሪክ እና የተፈጥሮ ተቆርቋሪ"
Solomon Kassa
Solomon Kassa is a Senior Technology Consultant at Deloitte, a Fortune 500 global consulting firm.
Tigist Waltnigus
Mohammed is the definition of dynamic; He is a prolific entrepreneur and an animated orator. He describes himself as "a Protector of Ethiopian History, Culture, and Environment" "የባህል የታሪክ እና የተፈጥሮ ተቆርቋሪ"
Tibebu Belete
Tibebu is very sociable, energetic, observant, conscious, co-operative, smart, open-minded, positive thinker and friendly gentleman. He speaks politely.
Dagmawi Assefa
Dagmawi Assefa is a lawyer and draftsman residing in Hawassa, Ethiopia
Daniel Dendir Abshir
Daniel is a team leader for research and policy analysis at Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce. He also served as senior researcher, senior policy analyst, and advocacy expert for the Chamber.
Ashenafi Taye
Ashenafi Taye is  the founder of 'The Key to Keys personal Development' Seminars, which helps individuals and groups to tap their mind faculties in the attainment of any desired success. Currently.
Bethlehem Tilahun
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is Founder and Managing Director of soleRebels
Dr Shumet Gizaw
Shumete Gizaw is an Ethiopian, and the current Director General of the Information Network Security Administration
Iwona Alfred 1
Iwona is a Program Manager in the Global team responsible for content management and production of training materials, best practices and visual content for ITDP’s capacity building program.
Aimee Gauthier
Aimée manages ITDP’s global initiatives, international policy program, leadership and innovation program, and global research and projects
Magloire is the Managing Director of PAIX Data Centres for Cote d’Ivoire & Ghana.
Ben Hayll
Ben has been at Meta for just over 4.5 years and is responsible for the Edge Strategy in SSA – this includes, with the team, partnering with ISPs and focusing on peering and caching in the region, to ensure the people using our products get the best experience possible.
Mekedes Gebrewold
Founder / Strategic Management Advisor at Ashagari Consultancy and An Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team
Selamawit Zemene Mewosha
Selamawit Zemene is a Director of Signum company limited
Zekarias Assefa  Deputy Secretary General at Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Association
frehiwot worku is Chairperson of the Board of Directors Enat Bank
Valerie Bowden CRDLE
Valerie Bowden is a founder of CRDLE. CRDLE is a B2B eCommerce platform that makes it easy to source from Africa. Find great products and tech outsourcing services from some of the best brands on the continent.
Bernard Laurendeau
Bernard Laurendeau is the Managing Partner at Laurendeau & Associates. In Ethiopia, he’s advising clients mainly in the public sector in digital transformation and startup ecosystem building. He notably advises the Commissioner at the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Jobs Creation Commission.
Dr Antonella Lavelanet
Dr. Antonella Lavelanet, DO is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
State Minister at Ministry of innovation and technology
Veronica Adane
25 years ago this girl came in to this world. Recently, she has been taking noteworthy leadership in Ethiopian music industry. You may know her for her extraordinary voice but she can also be credited for her humble behavior.
Tsehaye Yohannes
  Tsehaye Yohannes has yet again graced Ethiopian music lovers everywhere with another impeccably crafted album.
Abdu Kiar
Abdu Kiar was born in Addis Mercato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 23 June 1976 from his father Kiar Kahssay and his mother Wuba Siraj.
Ben Hayll
Ben has been at Meta for just over 4.5 years and is responsible for the Edge Strategy in SSA – this includes, with the team, partnering with ISPs and focusing on peering and caching in the region, to ensure the people using our products get the best experience possible.
Adumike Anthon Obinna
Adumike Anthony Obinna has over 10 years of experience working in various technology positions in Nigeria and across the region. I have a background in Network and communications technol
Dr Selamawit Eshetu
Dr. Selamawit Eshetu is a Medical Doctor who is a graduate of st Paul's  Hospital Millennium Medical College. She has worked as a General practitioner and Quality Unit Head at Adet Primary Hospital. Currently she works at Federal Police Hospital and studies for her Masters in Public Health Nutrition in her part time. She is the Public Relations Head for Ethiopian Physicians Union (EPU) and volunteers at local NGO called Nutrition 4 Education & Development -N4ED.Selamawit is passionate about health and gender, and advocates for Gender Equality.
Started her career at Teraco Data Environments. First as an intern in the marketing department before joining the NAPAfrica peering & interconnection team, where she has been ever since.
Myriam Said is currently at the Office of the Prime Minister focusing on, and coordinating efforts in transitioning Ethiopia to a Digital Economy.
Coronial Athletes Derartu Tulu (1)
Derartu Tulu dreams that every woman and child in the world will have the right to do whatever they want.
Dr Berhanu Beyene
He is  a researcher interested in the evolution of educational contexts in Turkey, and its influence on student mobility
Abiye Ahmed
The current Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, was born on August 15, 1976, in Beshasha, Ethiopia.
Solomon Kassa
Solomon Kassa is a Senior Technology Consultant at Deloitte, a Fortune 500 global consulting firm.
Joseph Grant
Joseph „Blue“ Grant a.k.a. „Still Cool“, singer, songwriter, producer and musician, was born in Jamaica and is known as one of the most talented entertainers from the island.
Katherine Chacón Martínez
Katherine Chacón Martínez is a technical expert on universal design and accessibility
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
Dr. Mehret is a well-known practicing psychiatrist and an author
Tigist Waltnigus
Mohammed is the definition of dynamic; He is a prolific entrepreneur and an animated orator. He describes himself as "a Protector of Ethiopian History, Culture, and Environment" "የባህል የታሪክ እና የተፈጥሮ ተቆርቋሪ"
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
Rophnan Nuri Muzeyin (Amharic: ሮፍናን ኑሪ ሙዘይን; born 22 June 1990), known mononymously as Rophnan , is an Ethiopian musician, singer, songwriter, DJ, and audio engineer. Widely acclaimed, he is currently considered as one of the most influential artists in Ethiopia.
Veronica Adane
25 years ago this girl came in to this world. Recently, she has been taking noteworthy leadership in Ethiopian music industry. You may know her for her extraordinary voice but she can also be credited for her humble behavior.
Tsehaye Yohannes
  Tsehaye Yohannes has yet again graced Ethiopian music lovers everywhere with another impeccably crafted album.
Abdu Kiar
Abdu Kiar was born in Addis Mercato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 23 June 1976 from his father Kiar Kahssay and his mother Wuba Siraj.
Joseph Grant
Joseph „Blue“ Grant a.k.a. „Still Cool“, singer, songwriter, producer and musician, was born in Jamaica and is known as one of the most talented entertainers from the island.
Helen Berhe
Helen Berhe is an Ethiopian rising star who is best known for her cover song Uzaza Allina which was originally released by Nada Algesa.
Michael Belayneh
Michael Belayneh was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Music, for Michael, has always been a passion to live for. While attending formal education at AAU, he also started taking piano lessons at Yared Music School with a private tutor, on a part time basis.
Abinet Agonafir
Abinet is a very hard working, humble and disciplined citizen. His previous high quality and standard works has brought him firm respect among his gigantic fans
Rayvanny
Rayvanny's uplifting Bongo Flava tracks first arrived on the broader East African music scene in 2016 with his official debut, "Kwetu." Released on a label run by fellow Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz, the two soon collaborated on a series of singles, including 2019's "Tetama."
Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma born 2 October 1989, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, actor, dancer and a businessman from Tandale, Dar es Salaam.
Lij Michael
Micheal Taye, also known by his stage names Lij Michael or Faf, is an Ethiopian artist who is a rising star in the hip hop scene. He is one of the hip hop artists who put Ethiopian Hip hop on the Map. He was born in Addis Ababa, on February 19, 1986. He graduated from Ethiopia Andenet high school.
Tewodros Tadesse Araya
He is a vibrant speaker, leader, and educator with over 10 years of experience in the field of leadership development.
Hana Hayilu
Born in Bishoftu town, Hana Hailu 23 is a young motivational speaker, personal development trainer, and writer.
Dagmawi Assefa
Dagmawi Assefa is a lawyer and draftsman residing in Hawassa, Ethiopia
Dr. Wodajeneh Meharene
Dr.Wodajeneh Meharene is one of the influential people in Ethiopia.
Ethiopis Taddese
Communications Specialist | Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) | Public Speaking Coach | Communications Trainer
Meti Shewaye Yilma addis events
መቲ Meti Shewaye Yilma is a media personality with 20 years of experience and plans to launch her new business leveraging Ethiopia’s untapped agricultural sector.
Samiya Abdukadir Photo
Samiya Abdulkadir is president of Ethiopian Entrepreneurship Association, Founder of Aim View Educational Consultancy, Founder of minimum Learning Competency.
Baheru Zeyenu
Chief Executive Officer at AFRICOM Technologies Plc.
Dr. Mehret is a well-known practicing psychiatrist and an author
Hailemelekot Mewael is Teacher and author
Tewodros Tadesse Araya
He is a vibrant speaker, leader, and educator with over 10 years of experience in the field of leadership development.
Hana Hayilu
Born in Bishoftu town, Hana Hailu 23 is a young motivational speaker, personal development trainer, and writer.
Dr.Wertaw Bezabeh
Dr. Werotaw Bezabih was born in South Gonder, in Amhara State.
Ethiopis Taddese
Communications Specialist | Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) | Public Speaking Coach | Communications Trainer
Mekedes Gebrewold
Founder / Strategic Management Advisor at Ashagari Consultancy and An Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team
Dr.Wertaw Bezabeh
Dr. Werotaw Bezabih was born in South Gonder, in Amhara State.
Susheela Singh
Susheela Singh is Distinguished Scholar and Vice President for Global Science and Policy Integration at the Guttmacher Institute.
Hana Hayilu
Born in Bishoftu town, Hana Hailu 23 is a young motivational speaker, personal development trainer, and writer.
Tibebu Belete
Tibebu is very sociable, energetic, observant, conscious, co-operative, smart, open-minded, positive thinker and friendly gentleman. He speaks politely.
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