28th - 31th July 2026 Safari Park
Theme; Women’s Leadership in Africa: Upscaling the Role of WomeninAfrica’s Development.
WACA 2026 aims to accelerate women-led development in Africa by conveninginfluential women leaders, policymakers, and partners to generate actionablecommitments, elevate proven leadership models, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and recognize outstanding African women whose work is transforming communities, institutions, and economies.
About us
Women Achievers Africa (WAA) is a premier Pan-African 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 partnerships, high-level engagements, and transformative programs. A defining milestone in WAA’s journey was the successful 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, building 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, mediaand influencers, academia and research institutions