In a world where technology is the backbone of innovation, Rubies Technologies has taken bold strides in ensuring no one is left behind. Through a series of impactful initiatives in 2024, Rubies Technologies, through its NGO arm, Rubies Ttech Foundation has empowered students, educators, and communities with essential tech skills, proving that technology is not just a tool but a catalyst for change.
In 2024, over 1,000 individuals were impacted through our various initiatives, from training sessions to conferences, we reached and empowered a diverse audience of young tech enthusiasts, educators, and students. Also during the School Tech Tour, over 200 students were trained and equipped with practical coding and tech skills, opening doors to future career opportunities.
The impact didn’t end with students only, educators and teachers were also equip with relevant knowledge to integrate into their classroom to nurture a new generation of innovators during the second edition of the Tech Educators Conference.
Here are the highlights from Our 2024 Initiatives
The Girls Tech Bootcamp (GTB) 2024
The tech industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated space, leaving a significant gender gap that stifles diversity and innovation. In response to this imbalance, Rubies Tech Foundation, the NGO arm of Rubies Technologies, took a bold step in 2024 to change the narrative. The Girls Tech Bootcamp (GTB) 2024 was launched in May, a six-month intensive training program designed to bridge the gap by equipping young girls with in-demand skills in Python programming and robotics.
The GTB 2024 wasn’t just about teaching tech—it was about fostering resilience, determination, and a sense of belonging for young girls in a field where they are often underrepresented. Participants came from diverse backgrounds, including secondary school students, recent school leavers, and undergraduates in their early years of study.
The journey wasn’t an easy one. While 96 girls registered for the program, 26 committed to starting, and only 21 successfully completed the six-month rigorous training. This highlights the program’s intensity and the grit required to succeed in tech. However, those who remained emerged stronger, more knowledgeable, and ready to compete with their male counterparts in the tech industry.
One of the standout achievements of GTB 2024 was its focus on younger participants. As the saying goes, “Catch them young,” and this program did just that by ensuring girls were introduced to tech early, demystifying the field and positioning them as future leaders. Rubies Tech Foundation believes that empowering girls isn’t just about skills—it’s about rewriting the narrative.
The School Tech Tour
The School Tech Tour 2024 was a resounding success, impacting over 200 young minds across three schools in Nigeria. Introducing them to basic computer knowledge and the Scratch programming language, this initiative aimed at bridging the tech gap among students and igniting their passion for innovation and problem-solving.
The three school visited are UI Staff School, University of Ibadan (Oyo State), Votam Life Gate School, Agbara (Lagos State) and Joyful Learners International School, Sagamu (Ogun State). The School Tech Tour was not just about teaching coding; it was about creating a pathway for young Nigerians to explore opportunities in technology and to empower more students with tech skills, regardless of their backgrounds
Tech-Up Ota
In August 2024, RubiesTech Foundation, in partnership with Talent Mine Academy, introduced over 50 children aged 5 to 13 from low-income communities in Ota, Ogun State, to programming and robotics. This initiative aimed to spark early interest in technology by providing foundational skills in Scratch programming and hands-on training in robotics.
The Tech-Up Ota program was executed over three days, with activities divided into two major components: Scratch programming and robotics training. Participants were grouped by age, ensuring effective learning for both younger and older students. Each day presented new opportunities for the children to delve deeper into coding and robotics.
At the program’s conclusion, students showcased their projects in Scratch programming and robotics. Outstanding students received prizes, further boosting their enthusiasm for technology and innovation.
Tech-Up Ota marked the third edition of this impactful bootcamp series aimed at introducing children from low-income communities to technology. Previous editions included the Ijoko Project (2022) in Ijoko, Ogun State, to commemorate Rubies Technologies’ 5th anniversary, and Tech-Up Epe (Lagos) and Tech-Up Ogbomoso (Oyo State) in 2023. These programs highlight RubiesTech Foundation’s commitment to bridging the digital divide.
The Brace Conference
In its fifth year, Rubies Tech Foundation hosted the Brace Conference 2024, a virtual conference of young talent in technology. Held on July 20 with the theme “Digital Dreams: Inspire, Create, Achieve,” the event was a platform to empower kids and teenagers to explore their passions for coding and digital skills, inspiring them to shape the future of the tech world. With keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants are always left inspired and equipped to turn their tech dreams into reality.
The conference featured a stellar lineup of guest speakers, including Victoria Yorke, Olajuwon Afolabi, and Nathan Olofintuade, alongside panel discussions and project showcases by Rubies Girls and Code Heroines. These sessions underscored themes of determination, creativity, and the transformative power of coding.
Apart from inspiring stories from speakers, the Brace Conference also serves as an avenue for young stars to present their project to the world, opening the eyes of people to the solutions they are creating to help humanity as it also serves as a voice for young people to show the world nothing is impossible
Since its inception in August 2020, the Brace Conference has been a yearly event, empowering numerous kids and teenagers with each edition. The inaugural conference, themed “Emerging Technological Skills for Kids and Teenagers,” featured Joshua Agboola, a 10-year-old programmer and CEO of Joshfortech, who shared his journey into the tech world. Other speakers included Isaac Damian Ezirim, founder of Teens Can Code, and Delakaun Opemipo, a 14-year-old software developer.
In 2021, the second edition carried the theme “Piloting Kids on Technology Craft,” with a panel discussion on “Going Beyond School Syllabus to Create Builders.” Speakers such as Afolayan Oluwaseun, a full-stack software developer, and Aruna Afeez Abayomi, a STEM educator, shared their expertise and experiences.
The third edition in 2022, themed “Game Changer: Creating Avenue for Younger Generation to Thrive in Technology,” featured speakers like Joshua Ogbonnia, founder of E-Skool Now Group, and Uche Sussan, community manager at GenZtechies while the 2023 edition focused on “Building the Future of Creative Thinkers” and included speakers like Mofiyinfoluwa Oluyide, Olatide Badmus, Mojoyinoluwa Adesina, and Raufu Abdurahman.
Tech Educators Conference
In 2024, we hosted the second edition of the Tech Educators conference. The initiative is aimed at equipping teachers with cutting-edge tools and methodologies to incorporate technology into their teaching and foster a culture of innovation in schools. With the trends and change in education through the use of technology, the conference provided valuable insights and perspectives from a lineup of esteemed speakers and panelists.
Also a virtual event with the theme: “Technology and Education: Unravelling Its Trends And Challenges”. It was held via Zoom and live streamed on Youtube for tech educators around the world to watch and learn
Speakers at the event who are also STEM Education advocate included, Dr Adetola Salau, Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Kwara State on- policy formulation; Oluwaseun Kayode, founder Schoolinka; Kafilat Adedeji, CEO, Ufarmy; and Temiloluwa Afape, Founder, Rubies Technologies.
The Tech Educators Conference serves as a platform for meaningful discussions and insights into the evolving landscape of technology in education, highlighting the importance of embracing technology in teaching practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and preparing students for a tech-driven future.
The Parent Conference
As an organisation that deals with kids and teenagers, we know the importance of parents in education and training because they are the first teachers. With this in mind, the parent conference is part of annual initiative to bring parents onboard, to learn from one another how to effectively build the kids for greater future. In 2024, Dr Temiloluwa Adeshina, Co-founder Readland Global was the guest speaker with the theme: Building Bright Futures in a Tech-Driven World”
Insights were shared on children’s education in a technology-oriented environment.
Our Vision for 2025
We’re building on our successes to create even greater impact. Here’s how:
Parents & Educators Tech Summit (June 12, 2025): Merging the Tech Educators and Parents Conferences into one holistic event.
Theme: Collaborate 360: Parents & Tech Educators – A Holistic Approach to Tech Education.
Goal: Educate over 500 parents and 100 teachers on AI’s future and its classroom applications.
Brace Conference 2025: Hosting an on-site event for 200 children to explore cutting-edge technologies and solve community problems.
Tech-Up Bootcamp: A 6-month training program for teenagers aged 13-19 to:
Learn programming basics (Scratch, Python, and web development).
Foster creativity and critical thinking skills.
Bridge the digital skills gap for underprivileged students.
Let’s Create Impact Together!
Join us in achieving these goals and inspiring a tech-driven future. Reach out today to explore partnership opportunities and make 2025 a year of transformative impact.
