Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Research and Innovation Prof. Antony Mshandete officiated the opening of the conference tohonor the International Women's Day in Science held at The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in collaboration with the US Embassy and RAPOA..

The conference aims to celebrate and appreciate women in science and build capacity for the next generation of women in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM).

The theme of this year is inspiring women to engage in science and technology.

Among other activities during the conference was the symposium, which focused on empowering the next generation of women in STEM.

The event took place at NM-AIST because of intense collaboration with strategic partners to spread the contribution of Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) to social, economic transformation and inclusive, sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond .