Port Louis, Mauritius — 21 October 2025 — Women in Tech Mauritius proudly hosted the first edition of WIT Talks on Saturday, 18 October 2025, at Middlesex University Mauritius. The event marked an important milestone for the local tech community, bringing together students, professionals, and industry leaders for a morning of inspiration, learning, and connection. The inaugural WIT Talks featured nine dynamic speakers who shared their experiences and insights across a variety of fields , from artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship to personal growth and leadership. The event created a safe, engaging space for authentic stories, thought-provoking discussions, and new collaborations in Mauritius’s growing tech ecosystem.
Event Highlights
● Launch of the very first edition of WIT Talks, a new initiative by Women in Tech Mauritius.
● Nine impactful talks from professionals, educators, and innovators.
● A platform encouraging dialogue, inclusion, and empowerment in technology.
● Funds raised from ticket sales will directly support future Women in Tech Mauritius initiatives, including a Career Fair for Girls in STEM and the Tech for Ecology competition.
Speakers Line-Up
1. Natacha Emilien — Women and Impact: Hacking Change through Simple Technology
2. Patricia Aliphon — From Tech to Human – An Amazing Journey
3. Véronique Couttee-Jenkins — Is Imposter Syndrome Real – or a Myth?
4. Julien Guillot-Sestier — Le Futur du Travail : apprendre, s’adapter, et grandir avec l’IA
5. Anne-Gaëlle Carré — The Day I Learned to Be Enough
6. Chitra Gomanee — From Trials to Triumph
7. Caleb J. Samy — Beyond Innovation: My Journey to InsurTech
8. Anousha Mohon — Lessons Learnt from Resilience
9. Jayalaxmi Carooppunnen — Burning Ambition: The Fire Behind Female Founders Quote from the Organizers
“Launching WIT Talks has been a dream come true. This first edition showed us the hunger for stories, ideas, and inspiration in the Mauritian tech community. It’s only the beginning of a series that will continue to amplify voices and create impact.” — Astrid Descelles, Chapter Director, Women in Tech Mauritius
About Women in Tech Mauritius
Women in Tech Mauritius is part of the Women in Tech Global Movement, dedicated to closing the gender gap and empowering women to embrace technology. Since its creation, WIT Mauritius has led initiatives including mentorship programs, STEM competitions, and community events that inspire and equip women and girls in tech.
