AWIEF 2026 - NextBillion
2026-11-10 · Cape Town
Held in Cape Town across November 10 and 11, 2026, AWIEF brings together leaders to address ownership of capital, market access, and power across Africa.
AWIEF 2026 is Africa's premier platform for women in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation, convening influential entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem builders. Bringing together a high-level conference and dynamic exhibition, the event is designed to accelerate collaboration, unlock new markets, and drive inclusive growth. The 2026 edition focuses on moving beyond access to resources toward greater control of capital and stronger market positioning.
Founder brief
Who should attend
Founders seeking to expand cross-border partnerships, secure investment, or scale within African markets will benefit most. The sessions are sector-agnostic, making the gathering suitable for any entrepreneur looking to move past foundational support toward controlling substantial resources.
What happens
Spanning two days, the gathering pairs a high-level conference with a dynamic exhibition. Sessions center on the theme of moving beyond basic resource access to controlling capital, navigating regulatory influence, and unlocking new market opportunities across the continent.
Who's in the room
Attendees comprise women entrepreneurs, institutional investors, corporate executives, policymakers, and innovation ecosystem builders. You will be networking with peers and stakeholders focused on driving inclusive economic growth and tangible leadership across varied industries.
How to prepare
Without formal pitch slots on the agenda, center your strategy on hallway discussions and exhibition visits. Prepare clear partnership briefs and concise summaries of your traction to share when meeting potential investors and corporate collaborators during the two days.
At a glance
- Theme
- Beyond Access: Owning Capital, Markets & Power
- Sectors
- Agnostic
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