A powerful space where African and diasporan women can share knowledge, collaborate, and expand access to capital.
What to expect
Two days designed to move from conversation to commitment.
Keynote Speakers
Tiffany Dufu
Tory Burch Foundation
President
Dr. Fatou Wurie
Youterus Health
Founder & CEO
SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2026 · KIGALI
Breakfast
Opening Remarks
Opening Keynote
Coffee break / Transition to offsite Brain Trusts
10:45 - 12:00
Brain Trust: Education
Brain Trust: Technology
Brain Trust: Health
Brain Trust: Sports
Brain Trust: Creative Sector
Lunch
Reflection
2:00 - 2:30
Partnership Chats
Skill Shares: IPs for Creatives
2:30 - 3:30
Skill Shares: Liberation Strategy
2:30 - 3:30
Skill Shares: Women in Agriculture
2:30 - 3:30
Skill Shares: Inclusive Tech
2:30 - 3:30
Skill Shares: Culture as Strategy
3:30 - 3:45
Break
3:45 - 4:45
Reflection
4:45 - 5:00
Closing
6:00 - 8:00
Entertainment & Refreshments
8:30 - 9:15
Breakfast
9:15 - 10:00
Closing Keynote
10:00 - 10:15
Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:15
Round Table: Emerging Strategist
10:15 - 11:15
Round Table: Evolving Strategist
11:15 - 12:00
Reflection
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
Wealth Creation
Investment Strategies
Coffee Break
Academic Paper Presentations: Women's Health
4:30 - 5:30
Community Infrastructure
5:30 - 5:40
Poetry
5:40 - 6:00
Closing Remarks
PRICING
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Who is AWISS for?
AWISS is for African and diasporan women in strategic leadership who desire to create lasting impact across industries and academia. If you're ready to move beyond traditional convenings and engage in meaningful, hands-on collaboration, this Summit is for you. AWISS is not a typical conference. It's a living network where strategy is co-created, tested, and shared.
Where is the event taking place?
The event will be taking place at Movenpick Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali is one of Africa's most accessible cities, with strong air, road, and rail connections across the continent.
Is the summit in-person only?
For now, the Summit is a two day in person event. We are considering having a virtual component. More details to come.
Is AWISS suitable for early-career professionals?
Yes. AWISS welcomes early-career women, students, and emerging leaders. The Young Leaders in Strategy roundtable is built specifically for students, and discounted student tickets are available with verification.
How does AWISS approach inclusion?
AWISS is co-created and built to expand access. Sponsorship funds underwrite student scholarships and reduced-price tickets, and Donor Circles enable individual supporters to sponsor others to attend.
How can I make the most of networking?
AWISS runs a Partnership Match Program. During registration, you complete a short profile capturing your expertise and partnership interests. A matching tool then surfaces high-potential 1:1 and small-group meetings across the two days.