There’s a moment every woman hits.

She’s done the work. Built the brand.

Held things down at work, at home, in rooms she had to fight to enter.

And yet…

She still feels like there’s a next chapter waiting.

Something bigger, Something Bolder, Something hers.

This is where AWFS steps in.

The Africa Women Founders Summit 2025 isn’t just another conference.

 It’s a stage. A spotlight. A meeting ground for the most brilliant, resilient, future-minded African women entrepreneurs and leaders — from Dakar to Dar es Salaam, to Lagos, to Johannesburg.

Because you’re not Just Building a Business. You’re Building a Legacy.

At AWFS, you’ll meet the continent’s most forward-thinking women, the ones breaking barriers, building movements, and reshaping industries.

They’re not sharing textbook answers. They’re sharing the real stuff, what it means to lead in uncertain times, to fundraise in tough markets, to pivot, and to scale in your business.

From high-impact keynote sessions and practical workshops to deep-dive policy conversations and fireside chats, AWFS gives you the blueprint, the insight, and the courage to keep building.

And Then There’s the Power of Presence

Over 1,000 women in one room, not just to attend, but to activate.

Not just to network, but to connect.

AWFS brings together founders, innovators, investors, policymakers, and partners across the continent and beyond.

Whether you’re pitching your startup in the Pan-African Business Pitch Competition, forming strategic alliances during business matchmaking sessions, or simply soaking in energy from women who understand your journey, you’ll leave with more than contacts. You’ll leave with a community.

AWFS isn’t just about being in the room.

It’s about being seen in the room.

What You Leave With?

• Tools — for scaling your business, strengthening your leadership, and navigating your next season
• Visibility — through exhibitions, media, and real-time engagement
• Mentorship — tailored guidance from those who’ve walked the road ahead
• Funding opportunities — because good ideas deserve more than applause
• Access — to partnerships, policy influence, and a platform built just for you
• Confidence — the kind that only comes when you realize you’re not alone

This isn’t a summit where you sit and listen.

It’s one where you rise, speak and build.

This Is the Room That Changes Everything

If you’ve ever asked, “Where are the women building what I’m building?” they’re here.

If you’ve ever wondered, “What does my next level look like?”  It looks like this room.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, this is where doubt turns into direction.

So come.

Come with your questions, your strength, and your unfinished dreams.

Come as you are and leave as the woman you were always becoming.

The African Women Founders Summit isn’t just an event. It’s a shift.

Will you be in the room?

Join us in Lagos, Nigeria this November! You won’t regret it.

To join our wait list, click here https://tinyurl.com/AWFS25WAITLIST

Have questions or need assistance? Contact our team at awfsinfo@shefoundry.com

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