Muslamic Makers Presents: Manchester Launch Event

Join us as we celebrate the launch of our Manchester chapter and the first in-person Muslamic Makers event outside of London!

Muslamic Makers is a community of Muslim Changemakers helping Muslims level up across the tech industry and beyond.

Dr Amna Khan, Senior Lecturer in Consumer Behaviour and Retailing based at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, will be delivering a keynote followed by a Q&A on the Future of Fast Fashion.

Followed by a roundtable discussion on the journeys muslims have taken into tech, digital and beyond. Hear directly from our highly experienced panelists and how they’re working to address this underserved market and make opportunities accessible to all.

Our roundtable discussion panel features:

– Nagina Hussain, Delivery Lead in Data at AO

– Hanan Abdek, Software Developer at Auto Trader

– Khaoula Samir, Product Owner at TalkTalk

– Nizam Yusuf, Head of Product Marketing at Wejo

– Shaf Choudry, cofounder of The Riz Test, Panel Moderator

This event is for anyone interested in Muslim entrepreneurship, startups, working in tech and digital or just wants to feel the magic of MM events!

Muslamic Makers is committed to creating an inclusive experience for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend, please get in touch.

Expert Panel:

Keynote:

– Dr Amna Khan: Fast fashion based keynote with Q&A

Tech Careers Panel:

– Nagina Hussain, Delivery Lead in Data at AO

– Hanan Abdelmalek, Software Developer at Auto Trader

– Khaoula Samir, Product Owner at TalkTalk

– Nizam Yusuf, Head of Product Marketing at Wejo

– Shaf Choudry, cofounder of The Riz Test, Panel Moderator

Schedule:

6:00 PM – Doors open, drinks & networking

7:00 PM – Keynote + Q&A

7:45 PM – Break

8:15 PM – Panel Discussion

9:00 PM – Networking

Location:

Code Computerlove, Sevendale House, Dale St, Manchester M1 1JA, United Kingdom

COVID-19 Precautions:

We ask all attendees to carry out a lateral flow test before attending the event for the health and safety of everyone. If you feel unwell on the day of the event we kindly ask you to not attend.