To recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of tech professionals in innovation and leadership, The Connected Awards, an independent awarding body, has announced its ambitious goal to certify one million tech talents worldwide.
Founder of The Connected Awards, Qazeem Oladejo, said the initiative “aims at providing tech professionals with a credible and independent platform for evaluation and acknowledgment of their global impact, considering the high demand for such professionals in the tech industry.”
He said the expansion of its reach globally mark a significant milestone in celebrating the exceptional technology talents across the world.
Oladejo noted the importance of public recognition in today’s digital world, stating that recruiters, investors, and partners seek individuals who stand out among their peers.
According to him, “Over 150 million professionals are currently working in various tech niches, and with our brand, we can inspire the next generations to positively impact the world by acknowledging those who are doing so now.
“In today’s digital world, recruiters, investors, and partners seek individuals with additional advantages above their peers. They want to know if you are worthy of the opportunity and if you are the best fit, with public attestation, professionals are affirmed as talented and outstanding, opening doors for our winners.
“Young professionals need to have a dream, and knowing there is a bigger reward of immortalising your name in history is motivating enough to learn the right skills and push new solutions and ideas that will better the world.”
He stressed that the gathering of the tech leaders and industry experts would drive the digital transformation of Africa.
The awards encompass professionals from various technical niches across all levels of experience, with categories ranging from less than five years of experience to seasoned tech leaders with over 15 years of experience and significant impact.
