About Us

Women of MENA In Technology is a 6 year Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization established in Silicon Valley in 2015 with a mission to close the diversity and gender gap in STEM by connecting, mentoring, educating and elevating Middle East and North Africa (MENA) women in Tech (STEM) globally. Our 50,000+ community members identify as technical and self-reported as engineers, data scientists, researchers, founders, intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, innovators and investors. Our organization provides tangible resources, programs, and services that include: Monthly city events (currently in 19 cities globally), conferences, a mentorship program, Female Founder Lunch and Female Funder program, a Job Board for career development and placement, NextGEN University for the younger generation and a Blog network to provide a voice to a community that is underrepresented. 

The Annual Women Of MENA In Tech conference is curated to highlight profiles of Women of diverse backgrounds In Tech and ignite the conversation about support, role models, talent, opportunities and how companies, organizations and individuals can help change the dialogue and break new grounds in Diversity and Inclusion. 

We want our women and girls all over the world, regardless of what the media, flawed societal narratives, and unfounded perceptions, have the equal opportunity to THRIVE – and not only in the areas of STEM but multiple disciplines required to advance our economic, social, and political spaces equitably in parallel with our advances in technology.

As technology becomes more integrated in our society and creates a new paradigm, it is up to us to be intentional about equity, inclusion, and diverse representation in the space. The 2022 Women of MENA in Technology conference is first of its kind, bringing together speakers and attendees that have been powerful catalysts of change, and now will come together to connect and evolve ideas of bettering the technology landscape globally. This year the event is hybrid, both virtual and in-person.

Conference Committee