Zandile Mkwanazi is a trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate for women in tech. As the Founder and CEO of GirlCode, a leading organization empowering women through technology, she has impacted the lives of over 80,000 girls and women. With a proven track record of success in both education and entrepreneurship, Zandile is a driving force in the South African tech ecosystem. Her leadership and vision have earned her recognition as a leading authority on women in tech, including being named one of Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans; Santam Women of the Future Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Digital Woman Winner at the GovTech '23 ; Telkom Top 10 phenomenal women ‘23 and Sunday World Heroic Women ‘24. Zandile is committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable future for girls and women in tech.