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Nation Builders
Women Shaping Public Policy, Governance & Institutional Reform
Breaking Barriers in the Boardroom (Helping more women rise into senior executive and board positions)
About IWCA
Women who move Nations.
The movement
Leadership.
Legacy.
Impact.
IWCA is more than a conference. It is a gathering of women shaping institutions, businesses, communities and the future of Africa.
Explore the movement
IWCA 2026
A platform for women who are not waiting for the future — they are building it.
Why IWCA
A room full of possibility.
The Instinct Women Conference & Awards is an annual gathering of visionary women leaders, changemakers, and trailblazers committed to redefining the future of leadership. This dynamic platform empowers women from diverse backgrounds to embrace their full leadership potential, break barriers, and drive meaningful change in their fields.
At the heart of IWCA 2026 is a belief in fostering a global community of empowered women to inspire innovation, diversity, and inclusion at the highest levels of leadership. Together, we are shaping a new era of leadership, unlocking limitless possibilities, and building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Under the theme “Women who move Nations: Leadership, Legacy and Impact”, the second edition of the instinctWomen Conference & Awards is designed for women leaders in business, politics, entrepreneurship and professionals across diverse industries. From the seasoned executive, to the entrepreneur, the public servant, this event is tailored to support and elevate your ambitions.
The conversation
Six conversations.
One movement.
IWCA brings together the conversations that matter to women leading across business, government, technology, politics and society.
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Women in Business
Challenges and best Practices
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Women in Tech
Leading Africa's Digital Transformation (Empowering women to take the lead in digital innovation and emerging technologies.)
Growing African Businesses Across Borders (What women entrepreneurs need to expand into regional and global markets.)
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Funding Women
Access to capital for female Entrepreneurs
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Women in Politics
Increasing Participation & Influence
Designing Products & Services for the Women's Market (Why brands must understand and serve the powerful female consumer).
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Leading Well
Balancing Wellness, Wealth & work (Helping women leaders thrive personally and professionally without burnout.)
The IWCA experience
When women rise,
nations move.
Recognition
Celebrating women who make excellence visible.
IWCA 2026 will culminate in a prestigious awards dinner honouring exceptional women who have promoted equity for women, and demonstrated innovation and thought inspiring leadership in their chosen fields. It acknowledges the progressive contribution of women and their positive impact on the next generation coupled with strong commitment to creating change for the future.
The calibre of all our nominees will mark the position that women are at the forefront of change, leading a shift in diversity, flexibility and leadership that will see “work” in the future finally work for women
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Your seat belongs in the room.
Join bold women, inspiring stories, meaningful conversations and exceptional leaders at the Instinct Women’s Conference & Awards.
Call for Sponsorship
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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.
Right audience
Connect with Africa's most influential women leaders, decision-makers and changemakers.
Brand visibility
Place your organisation in front of delegates, press and partners across the two-day event.
Lasting impact
Align your brand with a movement advancing women's leadership, legacy and impact.