The Power Shift: African Women Leading in a Transformed World
Date: 13-14 November 2026Location: New Government Complex, Lusaka
Africa is entering a new era of transformation, powered by technology, capital, innovation, and shifting global influence. The women who lead now will
shape what comes next.
The PAWEN Summit 2026 brings together Africa's most influential women, leaders, founders, executives, investors, policymakers, and changemakers, in Zambia for one defining conversation about the future of leadership, business, and
opportunity on the continent.
This is where 1000+ ambitious women gather to build powerful connections, access new opportunities, gain strategic insight, expand across markets, and position themselves for Africa's next chapter of growth.
Scaling African Businesses for Growth
African women are building resilient, high-growth businesses across every industry. This conversation is about market access, scaling strategy, and what's next for African enterprise.
Shaping the Leaders Africa Needs
Strong leadership drives Africa's transformation. This conversation is about executive leadership, governance, and building the institutions where women lead and shape policy.
Building Africa's Next Economy
AI and emerging technology are reshaping industries at speed. This conversation is about ensuring African women are not just participants in the future economy, but its architects.
Unlocking Capital for Growth and Impact
Access to finance remains one of the biggest drivers of inclusion. This conversation is about investment, financial innovation, and the funding pathways accelerating women-led enterprise.
Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
Sustainable growth demands inclusive leadership and long-term thinking. This conversation is about growing the economy while advancing impact across Africa.
Advancing Africa Through Collaboration
Policy, trade, and regional integration are shaping Africa's future. This conversation is about cross-border collaboration and the partnerships creating room for women to thrive.
Zambia is fast becoming a gateway to Africa's next economic chapter, driven by growth in trade, infrastructure, innovation, mining, energy, and regional connectivity.
For African women leaders, this is a chance to gather exactly where new conversations, investments, and collaborations are taking shape.
Known for its peace, warmth, and hospitality, Zambia offers the perfect setting for meaningful connection and strategic dialogue, on stage and off it.
Explore
Victoria Falls
Zambia's safari and wildlife experiences
Local culture, cuisine, and creativity
There is a different kind of power in being in a room full of women who understand the weight of leadership, the pressure to perform, and the ambition that keeps you building, leading, and showing up at the highest level.
With 20+ Pan-African board and executive search firms in the room, Exhibitors, Entrepreneurs, Women in leadership and Board executives from across 35 countries in Africa, you will leave with:
Meaningful connections with influential women leaders from across Africa
Practical insight from founders, executives, investors, and decision-makers
Direct access to the board and executive search leaders shaping who sits in Africa's next generation of leadership seats
Access to new partnerships, markets, and growth opportunities
Fresh perspective and strategic clarity for your next level
Greater visibility for your business, brand, or leadership journey
A stronger network of women building and leading across the continent
A front-row seat to the conversations shaping Africa's future economy
Founders and entrepreneurs
Investors and financial institutions
Board advisors and executive search leaders
Policymakers and ecosystem builders
Corporate executives and emerging leaders
Women building careers, businesses, and influence across Africa
PAWEN's stages feature some of Africa's most respected leaders in business, innovation, finance, policy, and enterprise. Explore the 2025 speaker line-up for a sense of the calibre of conversation coming to Zambia in 2026.
