Women in STEM
Africa Summit 2026
Summit Theme 2026
Discovering Talent. Driving Innovation. Shaping Africa's Future.
Positioning Africa's Creative and Technological Talent for the Global Innovation Economy.
"Connecting the brightest minds to solve the continent's most pressing challenges through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics."
THE EXPERIENCE
Why Join the 2026 Summit?
Experience a transformative 2–day journey designed to amplify your career and influence in the global STEM ecosystem.
Elite Networking
Connect with 1,500+ leaders from across the African continent and the global diaspora.
Innovation Showcases
Discover the latest in AI, Fintech, and Green Energy startups founded by African women.
Expert Workshops
Master-classes in leadership, technical scaling, and venture capital funding strategies.
Career Acceleration
Direct access to hiring managers from Fortune 500 tech firms and Pan-African banks.
About Women in STEM Africa
WITIA is more than just a summit; it's a movement. For years, we have been at the forefront of policy advocacy and talent development, ensuring that African women are not just consumers of technology, but its architects.
VOICES OF POWER
Our 2026 Speakers
Visionaries, policy makers, and engineers leading the digital transformation of Africa.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Amara Okoro
CEO, Quantum Africa
Prof. Zanele Mbeki
Head of AI, Google Cloud
Nia Tadesse
Chief Engineer, AirX Africa
Fatima Sow
Partner, Zenith Ventures
Panelists
Sara Diop
Data Scientist
Elena Muse
UI Architect
Abena Ofori
Fintech Lead
Lulu Mwangi
Ethical AI
Joy Eke
Agri-Tech
Chidi Okafor
Cybersecurity
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GLOBAL SPEAKERS
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INTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE
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COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
Choose Your Experience
Join us at KICC, Nairobi. Limited seats available.
Student Pass
KES 1,500
- Access for both days (Full-time students)
- Access to Innovation Showcase & Expo
- Networking & Coffee Breaks
1-Day Pass
KES 3,000
- Access to all summit sessions for one day
- Access to Innovation Showcase & Expo
- Networking & Coffee Breaks
2-Day Pass
KES 5,500
- Access to all summit sessions for both days
- Access to Innovation Showcase & Expo
- Networking & Coffee Breaks
- Networking Lunch (Day 2)
VIP Pass
KES 20,000
- Reserved VIP Seating
- Access to VIP Lounge
- VIP Networking Dinner (3 Sep)
Summit Agenda
Leadership · Policy · Innovation
Registration, Networking & Innovation Showcase Opens
Arrive early · Main Hall
Opening Ceremony
National Anthem, Opening Prayer, Welcome Remarks, Introduction of Guests & Partner Recognition
The Future is African: Building a Globally Competitive Innovation Ecosystem
Opening Keynote Address
Women Leading Africa's Innovation Economy
Leadership Panel
Innovation Showcase Tour
Exhibition Hall
Building an Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem
Ministerial Policy Dialogue · The Future of Africa's Innovation Economy
Engineering Africa's Future: Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Green Growth
Panel Discussion
Lunch Break & Innovation Showcase
Afternoon Plenary
Positioning Africa's Creative and Technological Talent for the Global Innovation Economy
Afternoon Keynote Address
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation: Unlocking Africa's Next Frontier
Industry Panel
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking
Powering Life: STEM Solutions for Climate-Resilient Health Systems
Panel Discussion
Innovation Spotlight
Selected exhibitors and startups showcase breakthrough technologies (5 minutes each)
Close of Day One Summit Sessions
WITIA Executive Networking Reception
Venue: Capital Club East Africa · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Guest Arrival & Welcome Drinks
Welcome Remarks by WITIA
Partner & Sponsor Recognition
Curated Executive Networking
Open Networking Reception
Close
OUR NETWORK
Backed by the Communities that Move Us
This summit isn't just powered by ideas — it's driven by collective action. From local networks to global movements, these organisations are strengthening the next generation of African women in tech.
OUR SPONSORS
Dimetech
Wasaa Chat
PARTNERS & COMMUNITIES
One space. One voice.
The future of African STEM is female. Join us in shaping it.