The African Union, in partnership with ImpactHER, will host the second edition of the Global African Women Sustainability Conference 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria from April 29 to May 1, 2026.
The conference is a premier continental gathering that will spotlight the critical role of women entrepreneurs in advancing Africa’s sustainable economic transformation.
With the theme “Rethink, Reinvent, Regenerate: Women Entrepreneurs as Architects of Global Africa’s Sustainable Future”, the event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including senior government officials, investors, development finance institutions, private-sector leaders, policymakers, innovators, and women entrepreneurs from across Africa and the global diaspora.
Positioned as a high-impact platform for dialogue and action, the conference will foster strategic partnerships, unlock investment opportunities, and accelerate scalable solutions that strengthen women-led enterprises.
Through executive panels, technical workshops, enterprise showcases, and curated networking sessions, participants will engage in shaping pathways toward inclusive growth, climate resilience, and sustainable prosperity across the continent.
Efe Ukala, founder of ImpactHER, emphasized the urgency of advancing women’s economic leadership:
“Africa’s economic future depends on the full participation of women. When women entrepreneurs are equipped with capital, markets, and the right ecosystems, they drive innovation, expand industries, and build resilient communities. This conference is designed to catalyze partnerships and mobilize the resources required to scale women-led businesses across Africa and beyond.”
Participation is fully sponsored, reflecting a shared commitment by convening partners to expand access to opportunity and reduce structural barriers facing women entrepreneurs.
Attendees will gain access to tailored business advisory services, brand development support, digital growth tools, and exclusive travel benefits for international participants.
Beyond convening stakeholders, the conference aims to deepen cross-border collaboration and attract investment into high-potential women-led ventures, reinforcing Africa’s position within the global sustainability and economic development agenda.
ImpactHER is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gender financing gap by enabling African women entrepreneurs to access capital, scale their businesses, and participate competitively in local and global markets.
Through partnerships, capacity-building programs, and digital innovation, ImpactHER continues to advance inclusive economic growth across Africa.
