AfBC African Women in Business (AWIB) Summit 2026

The African Business Chamber (AfBC) is proud to host the AfBC African Women in Business (AWIB) Summit 2026, a high-level virtual convening of African women leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and policymakers from across the globe.

Taking place on 10 March 2026, from 13:00 – 15:00 GMT, the Summit will be held in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, under the powerful theme “Give to Gain: Empowering, Leading with Purpose, Financing & Investing, Strengthening & Scaling Women-Led SMEs & Innovations for the Future.” This theme reflects the spirit of collaboration, mentorship, investment, and shared value creation that is essential to accelerating the success of African women in business and leadership.

The AWIB Summit 2026 aims to spotlight the transformative role African women play in driving inclusive economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development across the continent and the diaspora. Through thought-provoking discussions, practical insights, and shared experiences, the Summit will explore how women can give through leadership, innovation, investment, and collaboration to ultimately gain resilience, scale, and long-term impact.

Participants will engage with industry experts and change-makers on key issues shaping the present and future of women-led enterprises in Africa, particularly within a rapidly evolving and uncertain global environment.

Key Discussion Topics

• Women in Leadership: Leading with Purpose in a Changing World, African Women Redefining Leadership and Enterprise, From Vision to Value: Women Shaping Africa’s Business Future, Strengthening women’s representation and influence in corporate, public, and entrepreneurial leadership.
• Enhancing Mum and Women Entrepreneurship for Success and Resilience: Supporting women entrepreneurs to balance responsibilities while building sustainable businesses.
• Starting and Growing Businesses in a VUCA Environment: Navigating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity with agility and innovation.
• Financing and Investing in African Women-Led SMEs: Unlocking Capital and Markets for African Women, Financing the Future of Women-Led Enterprises in Africa, African Women at the Centre of Trade and InvestmentUnlocking access to capital, investment opportunities, and financial inclusion.
• Empoweing Women in Technology and Innovation: Innovating the Future: African Women in Tech and Business, Digital Powerhouses: African Women Driving, InnovationEmpowering African women to lead in digital transformation, tech entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems.
• Advancing African Women in Trade: Expanding participation in regional and global trade, including cross-border and intra-African commerce.

The AfBC Global AWIB Summit 2026 serves as a dynamic platform for connection, knowledge exchange, and action championing African women who are not only building businesses, but also shaping economies and redefining leadership for generations to come.

About AfBC African Women in Business (AWIB)

AfBC African's Women in Business (AWIB) Global Network is a platform created to inspire, connect, educate and support African Women across the globe to start and scale successful and fulfilling businesses, enhance professional career and elevated leadership to increase wealth and participation in the economy.

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