CONFERENCE
Join us at the Women Achievers Conference 2026 and hear from over 40 seasoned speakers with decade of industrial experience sharing their insights, and wisdom. The conference aims to achieve a holistic upcoming of women’s roles and addressing system barriers and promoting advanced leadership models.
Expected Outcomes
Transparency and fairness
Increased visibility of women in STEM, governance, and climate action
Policy and investment commitments supporting women-led initiatives
Strategic partnerships formed across sectors and regions
Our Mission
To empower women through leadership development, mentorship, and capacity building; recognize excellence across sectors; foster strategic
partnerships for socio-economic transformation;
and advocate for gender equality, inclusion, and
sustainable development across Africa and
globally.
Our VISION
To be Africa’s leading platform advancing women’s
leadership and global influence
OUR CORE VALUES ABOUT US
Empowerment
Unlocking the full potential of women
Excellence
Driving high performance and impact
Integrity
Upholding transparency and accountability
Inclusivity
Embracing diversity and equal
opportunity
Collaboration
Building partnerships for sustainable
change
WAA PROGRAM JULY 28 2026
Day 1
10.00AM – 1.00PM
Opening Ceremony.
1.00PM – 2.00PM
Lunch
2.00PM – 4.00PM
Presentation of Women Projects from
Different Countries.
4.30PM- 6.30PM
Cocktail (Meet and Greet).
Day 2
LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP & IDENTITY
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Registration & Networking
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Opening Session
• Welcome Remarks
• Conference Overview
• Keynote Address by the Chief Guest
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Panel Session 1: Women in Leadership – Owning Power & Influence
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Tea / Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:30 PM
Panel Session 2: Mentorship, Sponsorship & Legacy Building
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:45 PM
Panel Session 3: Identity, Confidence & Personal Growth
2:45 – 3:15 PM
Wellness / Stretch Break
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Networking, Reflection Sessions & Exhibitor Engagement
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Evening tea & Networki
Day 3
BUSINESS, MONEY & WORK–LIFE INTEGRATION
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Arrival & Networking
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Panel Session 4: Women in Business – From Survival to Scale
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Tea / Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 PM
Panel Session 5: Financial Wellness & Wealth Creation
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Panel Session 6: Work–Life Balance, Wellness & Mental Health
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Tea Break
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Breakout Sessions, Mentorship Clinics & Business Exhibitions.
Day 4
SUSTAINABILITY, IMPACT & THE FUTURE WOMAN
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Arrival & Networking
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Panel Session 7: Green Leadership & Sustainable Living
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Tea / Coffee Break
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Closing Reflections, Commitments & Conference Resolutions
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Conference Close & Gala Preparations
6:00 PM
Onwards Gala Dinner & Women Achievers Awards Ceremony
Mr. Victor Okwuadi
CEO & FOUNDER Nigeria
Mildred Opondo
Global Head - Kenya
Paballo Maqala
Global Secretary - Lesotho
Kenya WAA Board Members
Nancy Cheruiyot
WAA Kenya Chairperson
Hon. Lily Ng'ok
Vice Chairperson
Esther Thuranira
Secretary
Betty Kamau
Vice Secretary
Mildred Opondo
Treasurer
Pauline Odongo
Board Member
2026 WACA Planning Committee
Betty Adera
Head of Programme Committee
Betty Adera
Head of Communication & Marketing Commitment
Betty Kamau
Head of Logistics Committee
Esther Thuranira
Head of Hospitality & Ushering Committee
Agnes Jacob
Head of Sponsorships & Partnerships Committee