An institution in motion
A platform for women who refuse to stand still.
Instinct Women Conference & Awards brings together visionary women leaders, changemakers and trailblazers around conversations that matter to Africa's future.
MORE THAN
A CONFERENCE.
IWCA creates a space where women can share lived experiences, challenge assumptions, build relationships and leave with practical ideas for leadership.
Explore the programmeINSPIRE
Encounter the stories, ideas and lived experiences of women shaping institutions, businesses and communities.
CONNECT
Build meaningful relationships across leadership, business, technology, policy and enterprise.
LEARN
Engage with conversations designed to move beyond inspiration toward practical leadership blueprints.
CELEBRATE
Recognise women and organisations whose work is creating meaningful impact across Africa.
The voices
shaping tomorrow.
Kabale Tache Arero
CEO, National Lands Commission Kenya
Yvette Adounvo Atekpe
Founder and CEO, Dynamic Data Solutions Ghana
Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, PhD
Principal Secretary, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training
Esther Ngari
Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Fiona Asonga
Chief Executive Officer Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK)
Evelyn Cheluget
Director General, Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya
Kabale Tache Arero
CEO, National Lands Commission Kenya
Yvette Adounvo Atekpe
Founder and CEO, Dynamic Data Solutions Ghana
Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, PhD
Principal Secretary, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training
Esther Ngari
Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Fiona Asonga
Chief Executive Officer Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK)
Evelyn Cheluget
Director General, Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya
Kabale Tache Arero
CEO, National Lands Commission Kenya
Yvette Adounvo Atekpe
Founder and CEO, Dynamic Data Solutions Ghana
Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, PhD
Principal Secretary, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training
Esther Ngari
Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Fiona Asonga
Chief Executive Officer Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK)
Evelyn Cheluget
Director General, Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya
Joy Tim-Ayoola
Group Head, Samsung Electronics, West Africa
Ms. Teresia Mbaika, CBS
Principal Secretary State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development
Norah Buyaki Ratemo
Director General, Kenya Development Corporation
Anne peace Alwala
Vice President , Global Service Delivery, SAMA
Angela List
CEO, Ngovu Mining
Dolapo Otegbayi
Principal Consultant, DKO Consulting
Joy Tim-Ayoola
Group Head, Samsung Electronics, West Africa
Ms. Teresia Mbaika, CBS
Principal Secretary State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development
Norah Buyaki Ratemo
Director General, Kenya Development Corporation
Anne peace Alwala
Vice President , Global Service Delivery, SAMA
Angela List
CEO, Ngovu Mining
Dolapo Otegbayi
Principal Consultant, DKO Consulting
Joy Tim-Ayoola
Group Head, Samsung Electronics, West Africa
Ms. Teresia Mbaika, CBS
Principal Secretary State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development
Norah Buyaki Ratemo
Director General, Kenya Development Corporation
Anne peace Alwala
Vice President , Global Service Delivery, SAMA
Angela List
CEO, Ngovu Mining
Dolapo Otegbayi
Principal Consultant, DKO Consulting
Dr. Sheila Addo
Deputy Chief Executive (Technical), National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards
Rose Muturi
CEO, Branch NeoBank, Kenya
Mrs. Bernice Awube Armah-Ampofo
Director of Finance, Ghana Export Promotion Authority
Roseline K. Njogu
Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Kenya
Dr. Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng
Vice Chairman, Public Services Commission, Ghana
Dr. Sheila Addo
Deputy Chief Executive (Technical), National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards
Rose Muturi
CEO, Branch NeoBank, Kenya
Mrs. Bernice Awube Armah-Ampofo
Director of Finance, Ghana Export Promotion Authority
Roseline K. Njogu
Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Kenya
Dr. Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng
Vice Chairman, Public Services Commission, Ghana
Dr. Sheila Addo
Deputy Chief Executive (Technical), National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards
Rose Muturi
CEO, Branch NeoBank, Kenya
Mrs. Bernice Awube Armah-Ampofo
Director of Finance, Ghana Export Promotion Authority
Roseline K. Njogu
Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Kenya
Dr. Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng
Vice Chairman, Public Services Commission, Ghana
Linda Ethel Mensah
Director, Public Affair Energy Commission Ghana
Mrs. Odunayo Sanya
Executive Director, MTN Nigeria Foundation
Mary Njoki
Founder & CEO, Glass House PR
Lillian Ngala
Director Human Resources Diamond Trust Bank
Faith Odhiambo
President Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
Linda Ethel Mensah
Director, Public Affair Energy Commission Ghana
Mrs. Odunayo Sanya
Executive Director, MTN Nigeria Foundation
Mary Njoki
Founder & CEO, Glass House PR
Lillian Ngala
Director Human Resources Diamond Trust Bank
Faith Odhiambo
President Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
Linda Ethel Mensah
Director, Public Affair Energy Commission Ghana
Mrs. Odunayo Sanya
Executive Director, MTN Nigeria Foundation
Mary Njoki
Founder & CEO, Glass House PR
Lillian Ngala
Director Human Resources Diamond Trust Bank
Faith Odhiambo
President Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
“When women share their lived experiences, they create blueprints for the next generation.”
Two days.
One movement.
A gathering of women leaders, changemakers and institutions shaping the future of Africa.
Register nowTHERE IS
A PLACE
FOR YOU.
Whether you want to attend, nominate an exceptional woman, enter for recognition or build a partnership, IWCA gives you a way to participate in the movement.
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IN THE ROOM.
IWCA convenes Africa's most influential women leaders, institutions and changemakers. Sponsorship and partnership packages put your organisation at the centre of conversations shaping the continent's next chapter of leadership.
Connect with Africa's most influential women leaders, decision-makers and changemakers.
Place your organisation in front of delegates, press and partners across the two-day event.
Align your brand with a movement advancing women's leadership, legacy and impact.
FUEL THE
MOVEMENT.
IWCA is built on the belief that when women rise, nations move. Your donation puts more women in the room, expands the stage and turns a moment into a movement. Every gift — of any size — helps build the future, not wait for it.
Fund scholarships and complimentary seats so emerging leaders can attend regardless of means.
Help us expand the programme, amplify voices and bring world-class mentorship to the movement.
Every contribution compounds into a continent-shaping network of women leading change.
PUT YOUR VOICE
ON THE STAGE.
The Instinct Women Conference & Awards seeks bold women leaders, changemakers and storytellers to share the platforms, insights and blueprints shaping Africa's next chapter of leadership. Whether you're joining us on stage, in a workshop or as part of a panel, your perspective belongs in the room.
Speak at the Instinct Women Conference & Awards 2027 and reach Africa's most influential women leaders, decision-makers and changemakers.
Shape the agenda on Leadership, Legacy and Impact alongside the women driving the continent's next chapter of change.
Two days of high-impact sessions — in person at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, with a global virtual audience.