ABOUT THE CBW-AFRICA SUMMIT 2026
Breaking Barriers, Forging Partnerships.
Together, we Give to Gain
The CBW–Africa Summit 2026 is a three-day continental women’s leadership and business summit, convened by Commonwealth Business Women Africa – Tanzania Chapter (CBW–TZ). The Summit brings together women leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, development partners, and private sector executives from across Africa and the Commonwealth. The Summit is designed as a high-impact leadership and economic platform, blending strategic conversations with practical engagement, and culminating in a Legacy Dinner and Awards Ceremony that celebrates African women shaping the continent’s future.
- SUMMIT OBJECTIVES
The overarching objective of the CBW–Africa Summit 2026 is to strengthen women’s economic leadership across Africa by fostering collaboration, unlocking growth opportunities, and catalyzing sustainable partnerships.
- Highlight women’s contributions to Africa’s economic transformation
Showcase the role of African women in business, governance, innovation, and regional trade.
- Build leadership and enterprise capacity
Equip women leaders and entrepreneurs with practical skills in leadership, governance, finance, innovation, and market expansion.
- Equip women leaders and entrepreneurs with practical skills in leadership, governance, finance, innovation, and market expansion.
Facilitate exhibitions, B2B engagements, and cross-border linkages aligned with AfCFTA opportunities.
- Strengthen cross-sector and cross-country partnerships
Connect government, private sector, development partners, and civil society around shared economic goals.
- Recognize and celebrate African women leaders
Honor outstanding women entrepreneurs, executives, innovators, and changemakers through the Legacy Awards.
- SUMMIT FOCUS AREAS
The Summit will be anchored around the following strategic focus areas:
- Women in leadership and governance
- Women-led enterprises and MSME growth
- Intra-Africa trade and AfCFTA opportunities
- Finance, investment, and innovation for women
- Youth, digital economy, and future skills
- Philanthropy, culture, and social impact
These themes are designed to reflect both continental priorities and Tanzania’s national development ambitions, ensuring relevance at policy, business, and community levels.
- STRATEGIC VALUE FOR AFRICA AND TANZANIA
For Africa, the Summit strengthens continental cohesion around women’s leadership, enterprise development, and AfCFTA implementation. It serves as a bridge between policy ambition and practical execution, aligning global commitments with African-led solutions.
For Tanzania, hosting the CBW–Africa Summit 2026 reinforces the country’s role as:
The Summit positions Tanzania as not only a host nation, but as an active contributor to shaping Africa’s inclusive economic future.