Events

The Inter-Africa Women Trade & Investment Summit 2026 and the CONWOBAA Inaugural Congress are premier continental platforms aimed at advancing women-led trade, investment, and economic integration across Africa under the AfCFTA framework. Taking place in South Africa from 29–31 July 2026, the summit will bring together business leaders, policymakers, investors, and women entrepreneurs to drive trade partnerships, market access, investment opportunities, and cross-border collaboration, culminating in the official launch of CONWOBAA, a continental network representing over 170 women business associations across Africa.

The Entrepreneurship Summit is a platform for networking, idea exchange, and learning about the latest trends in the business world.

Join us at the SADC Women in Tourism Annual Summit & Expo for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging exhibitions focused on advancing women's participation in tourism.

The Women Enterprise Development Conference, hosted by Women of Value Southern Africa (WOVSA), is an outcome-driven platform focused on empowering women-led businesses through funding access, enterprise development, market opportunities, and investment readiness support. Bringing together entrepreneurs, funders, corporate buyers, and development partners, the conference provides networking, mentorship, procurement engagement, and business growth opportunities to strengthen women’s participation in local and intra-African trade under the AfCFTA framework.

The Bleisure Trade, Investment & Tourism Forum, hosted by Women of Value SA (WOVSA) and partners on 27–28 March 2025 in Gauteng, South Africa, is a strategic platform aimed at promoting women’s economic empowerment, cross-border trade, investment, and tourism opportunities across the SADC region. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs, the forum will facilitate strategic dialogue, networking, and collaboration while launching the WECONA Tourism Sector Stream Inter-Provincial Roadshows to support regional tourism development and business growth.