WAA PROGRAM JULY 28th – 31st 2026
SAFARI PARK HOTEL
Theme; Women’s Leadership in Africa: Upscaling the Role of WomeninAfrica’s Development.
Africa is at a critical juncture in its development journey. Despite progress, womenremain underrepresented in
decision-making, innovation ecosystems, and climateleadership. WACA 2026 responds to this gap by
positioning women not as beneciaries, but as architects of Africa’s development.
ABOUT US
BACKGROUND
Women Achievers Africa (WAA) is a premier Pan-Afri
can platform dedicated to empowering, recognizing,
and connecting women across Africa and the global
diaspora. WAA serves as a catalyst for advancing
women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and
socio-economic inclusion through strategic partner
ships, high-level engagements, and transformative
programs.
A defining milestone in WAA’s journey was the suc
cessful hosting of its inaugural Women Achievers
Africa Conference and Awards in Lagos, Nigeria, in
July 2025, marking the beginning of a continental
movement celebrating excellence and impact
among women.
Today, WAA continues to expand across Africa, build
ing a strong network of influential women leaders,
professionals, policymakers, and innovators shaping
the future of the continent.
Target Audience
Primary audience
Women leaders and innovators (public, private, civil society), policymakers and government decision-makers, corporate and development partners
Secondary audience
Young women leaders and emerging professionals, media and influencers, academia and research institutions