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.
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Investor access
Potential for further investment from investors attending the summit.
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.
Chief Guest
Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, EGH
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Kenya
Distinguished Guests
Dr Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, CBS
Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education
H. E Amb. Franck Adjagba
WITIA Advisory Board member
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Akati Khasiani
Head of Grants and Inclusion at HEVA
Winnie Racheal
Country Director, UNICAF
Dorine Nalo
Head of Programs, Standard Foundation
Panelists
Velma Amondi
Country General Manager, IBM East Africa
Becky Abraham
Chief of Strategy and Growth Officer, Pathways Technologies Limited
Deborah Ngina
CIO, Sarova Hotels & Resorts
Vera Obonyo
Deputy Director, e-Learning Information & Technology Institute, Kenya School of Government
Carol Odero
Head of Content Africa, CIO Africa by dx5
Dr Mugambi Laibuta
Chairperson, Data Privacy & Governance Society of Kenya
Michael Michie
CEO & Co-Founder, Everse Technology
Erick Sangoro
Managing Director, Cummins C&G Ltd
Pitch Arena Judges
Dr. Fiona Asonga
Chief Executive Officer, Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK)
Kevin Korir
Head of East Africa, VULA VC
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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
- WITIA Executive Networking Dinner (3 Sep)
WITIA Executive
Networking Dinner
at Capital Club East Africa
Day one closes, and the conversations move across town. Three hours at Capital Club with the summit's speakers, investors and partners, making introductions over dinner rather than shouting across a conference hall.
Your VIP Pass includes
- Reserved VIP seating
- Exclusive access to the VIP lounge
- Exclusive after-party experience
- Access to all summit sessions, both days
Summit Agenda
Leadership · Policy · Innovation
Registration, Networking & Innovation Showcase Opens
Opening Ceremony
National Anthem, Opening Prayer, Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Guests & Partner Recognition by MC
Remarks
Secretary General, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
Presentation of WITIA and its Initiatives
WITIA Vision and Expansion of Initiatives to Other African Countries
Call to Action for Partnerships
H. E Amb. Franck Adjagba
WITIA Advisory Board member
Remarks: WITIA Founder & Chair
Remarks
Dr Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, CBS
Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education
The Future is African: Building a Globally Competitive Innovation Ecosystem
Keynote Address
Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, EGH
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Kenya
Women Leading Africa's Innovation Economy
Leadership Panel
Velma Amondi
Country General Manager, IBM East Africa
Panelist
Becky Abraham
Chief of Strategy and Growth Officer, Pathways Technologies Limited
Panelist
Deborah Ngina
CIO, Sarova Hotels & Resorts
Panelist
Vera Obonyo
Deputy Director, e-Learning Information & Technology Institute, Kenya School of Government
Panelist
Innovation Showcase Tour
Building an Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem
Policy Dialogue · The Future of Africa's Innovation Economy
Carol Odero
Head of Content Africa, CIO Africa by dx5
Moderator
Dr Mugambi Laibuta
Chairperson, Data Privacy & Governance Society of Kenya
Panelist
Michael Michie
CEO & Co-Founder, Everse Technology
Panelist
Engineering Africa's Future: Infrastructure & Manufacturing
Panel Discussion
Erick Sangoro
Managing Director, Cummins C&G Ltd
Moderator
Mercy Omollo
Director IT & Digital Transformation, ISUZU East Africa
Panelist
Fridah Inchoga
Senior Advisor - Digital Commerce, Trade & Industrial Policy, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Panelist
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
Eliud Luutsa
CEO & Co-Founder, Innobid
Moderator
Dr Shikoh Gitau
CEO & Founder, Qhala
Panelist
Victor Mulindi
Managing Partner, Khayesi & Khayesi Advocates
Panelist
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking
Advancing Women and Girls in STEM through Mentorship, Leadership and Opportunity
Panel Discussion
Dr Josephine Ndambuki
Chief Manager, Business Development and Innovation, KONZA Technopolis Development Authority
Innovation Spotlight
Selected exhibitors and startups showcase breakthrough technologies (5 minutes each)
Close of Day One Summit Sessions
WITIA Executive Networking Dinner
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 PARTNERS
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
UNESCO
MAIN SPONSOR
Isuzu East Africa
SPONSOR
Plan International
YOUTH PARTNER
OUR OTHER PARTNERS
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The future of African STEM is female. Join us in shaping it.
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