5th ANNUAL

Where Africa Meets the World: Shaping the Future of Women in Innovation

Women in Tech Global Summit 2026

The Women in Tech® Global Summit 2026 returns to the continent where humanity began—this time, to write the next chapter of technological evolution. Join 500+ global leaders, innovators, and changemakers in Cape Town as we chart the course for inclusive innovation, African-led solutions, and the empowerment of 5 million women by 2030.

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Women in Tech Global Summit

28-30 April 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa

The Women in Tech Global Summit 2026, taking place in Cape Town on April 28-30, is set to be a defining event in shaping the future of women in innovation. This Annual Meeting will bring together a diverse group of leaders from government, business, and civil society to critically examine the current status of women in the technological landscape and set priorities for the forthcoming year. In an era where technology drives societal change and international relations, this summit will serve as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders committed to advancing sustainable and prosperous economies.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Cape Town, Africa’s tech hub and gateway to innovation on the continent, the Summit will not only spotlight the achievements of women in STEAM but also delve into topics related to new technologies that go beyond the traditional scope of gender and diversity. Participants will engage with cutting-edge discussions on artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, and sustainable technology, exploring how these innovations can be harnessed to create inclusive solutions for all, with special emphasis on emerging market perspectives and African technological advancement.

This gathering aims to inspire action and foster partnerships that empower women to take leadership roles in shaping technological advancements and their impact on society. Join us for three transformative days filled with insightful keynotes, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities designed to cultivate a supportive community of women leaders.

What is the Women in Tech Global Summit

CAPE TOWN 2026

The first Women in Tech® Global Summit on African soil. Hosted in the continent’s premier innovation capital.

FOREMOST GLOBAL EVENT

The Premier Global Summit on Women in Technology and Innovation for global ecosystem leaders.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

A global gathering for delegations from over 60 countries to meet, share insights, and collaborate.

TECH DIPLOMACY

Unmatched networking and Cross-border collaboration opportunities

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Our Women in tech Global Summit in Cape Town – April 2026

Highlights Day 1

The Late Show

Highlights Day 2

Highlights Day 3

Sunday 26 April 2026
Philippi Village

Monday 27 April 2026
WIT Directors Workshop & Welcome Cocktail

Monday 27 April 2026
Youth Summit

Tuesday 28 April 2026
Morning Summit

Tuesday 28 April 2026
Afternoon Summit

Wednesday 29 April 2026
Morning Summit

Wednesday 29 April 2026
Gala Dinner

Wednesday 29 April 2026
Afternoon Summit

Thursday 30 April 2026
Morning Summit

Speakers 2026

H.E. David Martinon

Ambassador of France to South Africa

H.E. Eugenio Garcia

Tech Ambassador

Brazil

Ayumi Moore Aoki

Founder & CEO

Women in Tech Global

Dr Tawfik Jelassi

Assistant Director General

UNESCO

H.E Tufool AlDhahab

Head of International Trade, Knowledge Economy and Technology

Foreign Ministry of Oman

Manuel Schiappa Pietra

President & CEO

FreeBalance

Chiara Corazza

President, Women Economic Forum, Europe

Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u

DPI Safeguards Strategic Advisory Board

United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies

Prof. Corneliu Bjola

Professor of Digital Diplomacy

University of Oxford

Sïmon Saneback

Serial Entrepreneur & Investor

Bill Saad

Chairman Jota2 Group

President, Tara for Women

Titi Akinsanmi

Founder, Demistef.ai

AI Strategy & Governance

Shuntasha Phillips

Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)

Dynatrace

Nomonde White

CIO for Group Compliance, ABSA Group

Akua Gyekye

Head of Government Affairs, Microsoft Kenya

Tsebeletso Mashau

Chief Information Officer, PPB Africa Regions

Standard Bank

Jackson Tshabalala

Global Engagement Manager

Leva Foundation

Prof. Selwa Al Hazzaa

Founder and CEO

SDM

Biljana Braithwaite

CEO and Founding Partner

Sustineri Partners

Shavkat Karimov

Head of IT Community of Uzbekistan

Naadiya Moosajee

Founder Cybherfence

Lauren Richardson

VP - Chief of Staff

TDSYNNEX

Virginia Blaser

Ambassador Invest in Cape Town

Lora Gailly

Associate Project Officer

UNESCO

Tonee Ndungu

Co-founder and C.E.O, Tribbe Nation

Melissa Slaymaker

Women in tech Global Partnerships Director

Sarah Al Feghali

Chief Innovation Officer

Tech Diplomacy Global Institute

Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa

Market Development Consultant

Jersey Finance

Maÿlis Staub

Founder and Board member

Pocket Result & Data Legal Drive

Tiara Pathon

AI Skills Director Microsoft

Vera Solomatina

SVP of People and Culture division

InDrive

Prof Julio Pertuze

Professor, Engineering University of Chile

Amy Karle

Ultra-Contemporary Artist, Designer, and Researcher

Sergio Loureiro

VP, Global Data Center Operations, Amazon Web Services

Itumeleng Monale

Equity Investment Bank, Non-executive Director

Nerushka Bowan

Founder LITT Institute

Albertus Aochamub

CEO Meatco Namibia

Carina Bruwer

Marathon Swimmer, Motivational Speaker

Nyla Beth Gawel

Women in Tech North America Director | Sr Managing Director, North Highland

Tanya Romanyukha

General Manager

Techisland, Cyprus

Kamel Amroune

CEO The Dots

Steve Sherman

Chief Imagination Officer, Living Maths

Viola Edward

Co Founder and CEO

GRIT Academy

Lucia Dramat

Author, Life Coach

Rebecca Takada

Founder Outfoxr

Marketing Director, Women in Tech Japan

Gerardo Franco

AI Skills Director, Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa

Microsoft

Sagufta Salma Janif

Country Director, Women In Tech Fiji

Rafael Fraga

Business Development Lead LATAM

Cardano Foundation

Alejandra Leyva

COO

Women in Tech Global

Irene Ochem

Founder and CEO, AWIEF

Anna Ambrozevich

Global Youth Director, Country Director Uzbekistan

Women in Tech® Global

Avela Gronemeyer

CEO

Inno Yolo UG

Stephenie Rodriguez

WanderSafe Founder

Sanaë-Lys Issartier

Criminal Law Graduate, Sciences Po Paris

Jo-Ann Pohl

Senior Advisor, Kearney

Frances Regina

Head of Growth, OnchainLabs

Dr. Jana Reuther

Founder LeanOnAI Inc.

Kathryn Rose

Special Envoy, Women in Tech Global

Kanika Radhakrishnan

Founder and Managing Shareholder, Evergreen Valley Law Group

Daryl Hammet

Global Director: Global Delivery, Artificial Intelligence Platforms and Security, AWS ProServices

Mark Gaffley

Director, Legal & Operations Global Center on AI Governance (GCG)

Keaobaka Morare

IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, Office of the CIO, Santam

Relebogile Lebitsa

Tech Enablement Graduate

Ninety One

Priscilla Menoe-Mtsi

Product Localisation Lead, Africa business, Canva

Catherine Wijnberg

CEO & Founder, Fetola

Sally Spicer

Co-Founder

Talent Included

Tamuna Kvintradze

Chief of Staff, Women In Tech

Christina Reddy

CPT Cluster Leader, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Adriana Marais

Director, Foundation for Space Development Africa

Jessica Freundt

Latam Director, WOMEN IN TECH ® Global

Dr. Juliet Bond

Founder & CEO

NAP

Busi Mbuyisa-Vilakazi

Managing Executive Strategy Execution, Vodacom

Jacqueline Hanson-Kotei

Security Head, MTN Ghana

Leora Hessen

Founder of HelloAida.ai

Michelle Bassett

Founder of Your Virtual Organizer | Certified #IAmRemarkable facilitator

Assem Bolatzhan

Advisory Board Member, APCICT/ESCAP

Suraya Turk

Managing Director, Legal Circle

Anne Baer

CEO, iKare Innovation

Jade Eybers

Founder and Mentor, Biz Ed with Jade

Ivo Haase

Trainer, Coach, Consultant

Training & Beratung

Safia Agueni

WIT Country Director, Switzerland|Co founder HealthSeed

Nondumiso Zibi

Director, Support Engineering, Amazon Web Services