Women in Tech Africa Summit & Awards

Join us for an incredible Women in Tech Summit & Awards on the 24th of September 2026 in Mauritius. From Africa to the World: Women Powering the Future of Tech Africa is not the future of innovation - Africa is innovation now.? As the world undergoes one of the greatest technological transformations in history, African women are rising as founders, engineers, policymakers, creatives, investors, educators, and change makers shaping what comes next. The Women in Tech Africa Summit 2026 is a bold call to action and collaboration - bringing together leaders from across the continent and the globe to explore how women can drive a more inclusive, ethical, and human-centered digital future. SUMMIT AGENDA 09:00 Registration and Coffee 09:20 Artist Performance & Welcome 09:30 Key Sponsor Welcome Address 09:45 Keynote - Digital Diplomacy & Global Collaboration in the AI Era 10:05 Panel 1: Fearless Futures: Leaders Who Are Changing Africa Through Technology 10:50 Coffee break 11:15 Guest Speaker – Ignite Talk - Breaking Barriers in Boardrooms, Startups & STEM 11:35 Panel 2: AI & the Global South: Why Africa’s Voice Matters 12:20 Fireside Chat (Interview with Youth of today) 12:40 Panel 3: The Future of Work: How AI is Reshaping Careers, Leadership & Opportunity 13:20 Closing Keynote 13:30 Closing remarks – Women in Tech Mauritius Chapter Networking Lunch 15:00 End 17:00 Return for welcome cocktail to Africa Awards Gala Dinner The 5th Annual Women in Tech Africa Awards 2026 will take place in the evening following the Summit, recognizing women, initiatives and allies who are making an impact in tech across Africa. Join us as we announce the Regional Winners from the following categories: - Aspiring Teen Award - Most Disruptive Award - Best Ally Award - Most Impactful Initiative Award - Woman in Web3 Award - Tech Diplomacy Award - Start-Up Award - Global Leadership Women in Tech Award - Lifetime Achievement Award Winners of each of the 9 Categories will become Regional Finalists to represent Africa at the Global Awards in Paris, 3rd of December- at the National Assembly! Come and join this historic Summit and Awards and connect to Africa's most influential leaders and shapers!