Career Development Week
February 23-27, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CAT
A203
February 23-27, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CAT
A203
February 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
What It Takes to Ace Your Job Interview
Facilitator: Katherine Stiff, Director of Business Development, Localized, UK
February 24, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
The Modern Data Stack: How Industry is Building for the Future of Data and AI
Facilitator: Kjetil Erdogan Lavik, Founder and CEO, Tamarillo, Denmark
February 25, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Exploring Career Opportunities in Blockchain
Facilitator: Deepak Gadge, Senior Vice President- Strategy & Growth Emerging Technologies, Information Data Systems, India
February 26, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
A fun, real-world introduction to code review and modern architecture, focused on common mistakes and code smells found in real projects
Facilitator: Abel Bordonado Lillo, CEO, Tianlu Digital Services, Spain
February 27, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
From Models to Impact — How AI and Data Science Are Transforming Business Globally
Facilitator: Olayinka Fadahunsi, Group Chief Data Scientist, Equity Bank Ltd, Kenya
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Perspectives on Engineering Development and How to Navigate the Prevailing Headwinds
Facilitator: Russ Max Watts, Senior Engineer, Robert Bosch GmbH, USA
March 6 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
March 9-19 2026
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
A free, beginner-friendly cybersecurity competition designed to introduce students across Africa to the exciting world of computer security.
Virtual
April 17 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa