INSPIRE CONFERENCE 2025 – POST-EVENT REPORT
1. Executive Summary
This report presents an overview of the recently concluded Inspire Conference organized by QBIC. The conference recorded positive participation, effective delivery of keynote sessions, and strong engagement from attendees. The event successfully met its core objective of inspiring young ICT professionals and equipping them with relevant career knowledge and strategies for growth in the tech ecosystem.
Key areas covered during the conference included:
- IT career development guidance
- IT certifications and productivity
- Job search strategies
- Software development and project pitching
2. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
| Category | Number |
| Participants | 30 |
| Volunteers | 6 |
| Speakers | 4 |
| Total Attendance | 40 |
| Keynote Sessions | 4 |
| Opening Session | 1 |
Engagement KPIs
| Indicator | Result |
| Q&A sessions | Conducted successfully |
| Networking | Moderate engagement |
| Project pitching | Achieved |
| Participant satisfaction | High (Based on feedback) |
Impact KPIs
| KPI | Outcome |
| Career awareness | Improved |
| Skill development | Moderate to strong |
| Mentorship exposure | Achieved |
| Professional networking | Achieved |
3. Session Highlights
- Engr. Sama Theodore (Founder of QBIC) – Conference opening, vision of QBIC
- Engr. Fontebo – Choosing and Building an IT Career: Blending Passion and Purpose
- Engr. Herbert Suh – Exploring IT Certifications to Boost Career Profile and Productivity
- Engr. Newa Glory – IT Job Search Strategies
- Engr. Godson Muluh – How to Become a Winning Software Developer: Project Pitching Opportunities
4. Financial Report
4.1 Budget vs Actual Expenditures
| Item | Budgeted (XAF) | Actual (XAF) |
| Venue | 150000 | 150000 |
| Branding & Printing | 80000 | 50000 |
| Refreshments | 80000 | 90000 |
| Internet & Media | 30000 | 20000 |
| Logistics & Transport | 30000 | 20000 |
| Contingency | 30000 | 0 |
4.2 Financial Summary
Total Budget: 400,000 XAF
Total Actual Expenditures: 330,000 XAF
5. Achievements and Success Highlights
- Successful knowledge transfer from experienced ICT professionals.
- Strong volunteer coordination.
- Participants expressed appreciation for practical career guidance.
- QBIC brand awareness strengthened.
- Speakers showcased real-world project case studies.
8. Challenges
- Lower-than-projected attendance
- Limited sponsorship
- Budget constraints
- Late confirmations
6. Recommendations
- Improve publicity and early promotion.
- Strengthen partnerships and sponsorship drives.
- Introduce online attendance options.
- Expand mentorship sessions.
- Introduce certificates for participants.
- Improve data collection through registration systems.
7. Conclusion
The conference was a success despite limited resources and turnout. The impact on participants was significant, and the event laid a strong foundation for scaling future QBIC conferences.
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