The PAWEN Regional Summit 2026 is one of Africa’s leading gatherings dedicated to women’s entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and business growth. Organized by the Pan African Women Empowerment Network (PAWEN), the summit will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, on 13–14 November 2026.
The event will bring together more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs, corporate executives, investors, development organizations, policymakers, and business support institutions from across Africa and beyond.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in high-level discussions, networking sessions, business matchmaking activities, exhibitions, leadership forums, and capacity-building workshops designed to accelerate women-led business growth and strengthen regional economic integration.
The summit aims to promote entrepreneurship, investment opportunities, trade partnerships, innovation, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic development while highlighting the achievements and contributions of African women in business.
Key topics include:
• Women Entrepreneurship and SME Development
• Investment and Access to Finance
• Regional Trade and Market Access
• Leadership and Corporate Governance
• Digital Transformation and Innovation
• Manufacturing and Industrial Development
• Agribusiness and Value Addition
• Sustainability and Inclusive Economic Growth