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# Expanding Horizons: Harnessing African Talent to Drive European Tech Success


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
- **Time:** 14:50–15:20 (30 min)
- **Room:** Tech Recruiting Summit - PURPLE STAGE
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Description

European companies in the tech sector are grappling with talent scarcity and the need to stay competitive. As we explore innovative solutions, let's discuss into remote recruiting and outsourcing in Africa. GetiNNOtized, leader in this field, offers insights into leveraging African talent to address these challenges and foster inclusive growth. Let's explore how this strategy can transform recruitment practices and drive success in the global market.

- Diversity hiring, empowerment, and enablement of women in tech
- Sourcing in untapped areas like Sub-Saharan Africa. 
- Addressing biases such as the perception that leadership roles are more likely for men, especially in tech. 	
			

## Speakers

### [Marine Houmeau](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@marine-houmeau)

Country Director, Kenya @ GetINNOtized GmbH
### [Morena Linda Richter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@morena-linda-richter)

Head of Employer Relations at getINNOtized GmbH


## Related talks at this congress

- [Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/61-local-candidates-vs) — Mark Schaub
- [The Future of Recruiting: Innovations and Challenges in the European IT Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/441-the-future-of) — Ingolf Teetz
- [Decoding Global (Tech) Talent: The Era of Candidates](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/36-decoding-global-tech) — Tobias Zimmermann
- [Skill-Based Hiring: Bridging Vision and Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/153-skill-based-hiring) — Kasper Kok, Marieke Drees