--- title: Africa Summit 2026 description: The 2026 WEConnect International Asia Pacific Summit will be the region’s premier gathering of women-owned businesses, multinational corporations, government leaders, and ecosystem partners. --- [Skip to content](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/africa-summit-2026#main-content) [![WEConnect-Logo\_Small](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WEConnect-Logo_Small.png?width=238&height=95&name=WEConnect-Logo_Small.png "WEConnect-Logo_Small")](https://weconnectinternational.org/) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/weconnect-international) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/WEConnection) [X Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/weconnection) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/weconnectinternational/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/user/WEConnection) ![Untitled design (4)](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(4).png?width=2000&height=766&name=Untitled%20design%20(4).png "Untitled design (4)")   # Africa Supply Chain Getaway: From Dialogues to Regional Deals The **WEConnect International Africa Summit 2026,** taking place in Mombasa, Kenya, brings the *Power of Access* to life, uniting Women-Owned Businesses, multinational buyers, investors, and other government and business leaders for two days of high-impact business connection, opportunity, and action across Africa.  Built for outcomes, the Summit combines **buyer–supplier matchmaking, executive-level dialogue, and practical growth programming** designed to unlock **real** business and capital pathways. From impact sourcing and government procurement to growth-stage financing, export readiness, and innovation, each session is intentionally designed to move participants from insight to execution.  - **Women-Owned Businesses** will gain **direct access to global and regional buyers** and tools to strengthen credibility, capital readiness, and cross-border growth. - **Corporate and government buyers** will connect with **growth-oriented suppliers driving** innovation, flexibility, resilience, and measurable impact in global value chains.  Whether you are scaling a business, sourcing new partners, deploying capital, or advancing forward-thinking procurement strategies, **Africa Summit 2026 is the gateway to a trusted global network and a catalyst for shared, sustainable growth across the region.** [Get Tickets](https://weconnectinternational.brella.io/join/africasummit26/tickets) **Who should attend** - **Women-Owned Businesses** seeking visibility, buyers, investment, and strategies to scale across Africa markets and beyond. - **Corporate & Government Buyers** looking to identify new innovative suppliers and advance strategic business and operational goals. - **Banks, Investors & Funders** focused on growth-stage opportunities and sustainable, high-impact ventures. - **Governments, Media, and Ecosystem Partners**, including Business Associations, enhancing impact sourcing, private sector development, and cross-border trade.  What you will experience  - **High-Impact Keynotes & Panels:** Insights from global leaders, buyers, and policymakers on impact sourcing, capital, and cross-border growth. - **B2B Matchmaking:** One-to-one meetings connecting women-owned businesses with corporate and government buyers ready to engage. - **Growth-Focused Programming:** Breakouts, pitch sessions, and workshops on scaling, export strategies, gamification, and financial resilience. - **Action-Oriented Outcomes:** Move beyond conversation to practical collaborations, funding discussions, and measurable business impact. - **High-Impact Keynotes & Panels:** Insights from global leaders, buyers, and policymakers on impact sourcing, capital, and cross-border growth. 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Write to us at [africapartnerships@weconnectinternational.org](mailto:africapartnerships@weconnectinternational.org)  Preliminary Agenda DAY 1 (April 16) - Prepare & Position DAY 2 (April 17) - Engage & Activate **FOCUS: Clarity, positioning, and commercial readiness.** **09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Opening Leadership** Setting the regional context for resilient supply chains and positioning women-owned businesses as strategic drivers of innovation, flexibility, and measurable impact. **09:30 – 10:15 | What Buyers Actually Buy** How corporations make sourcing decisions (categories, volumes, risk, pricing logic). **10:15 – 10:45 | Networking Break** **10:45 – 11:30 | Why Most Suppliers Don’t Get Selected** Real gaps: pricing, consistency, documentation, positioning. **11:30 – 12:00 | Positioning Lab: Your Business as a Supplier** Refining clarity: what you supply, who you serve, why you win. **12:00 – 12:30 | Pricing, Capacity & Credibility** How to price for B2B, demonstrate capacity, and build trust. **12:30 – 13:00 | Certification, Compliance & Market Access** Breakout sessions. **13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch** **14:00 – 14:30 | Readiness Sprint (Working Session)** Participants prepare key documents checklist and target buyer category.  **14:30 – 15:00 | Readiness Sprint (Working Session)** Participants prepare 2-minute capability pitch.  **15:00 – 15:30 | Pitch Practice & Feedback** Live pitching with real-time feedback. **15:30 – 16:00 | Recap & Close** Key takeaways, readiness signals, and preparation for Day 2. **FOCUS: Real conversations, real signals, real next steps.** **09:00 – 09:20** **| Reset & Energy** Alignment and confidence before engagement. **09:20 – 10:00 | Capital Meets Supply** How funders evaluate businesses for growth and working capital. **10:00 – 10:30 | How to Win the Room** What to say, what to avoid, how to follow up. **10:30 – 11:00 | Networking Break** **11:00 – 11:30 | Breakout Rotation: Round 1** HR for SMEs. **11:35 – 12:05 | Breakout Rotation: Round 2** Logistics & Manufacturing. **12:10 – 13:00 | Breakout Rotation: Round 3** ICT & Digital Solutions: technology, software, digital platforms, data solutions. **13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch** **14:00 – 14:30 | From Connections to Partnerships** This high-energy session is designed to help you deepen connections, identify real collaboration opportunities, and walk away with clear, actionable next steps to convert your connections into meaningful partnerships**.**  **14:30 – 15:00** | **Closing** **18:30 – 20:00** | **White Party Networking & Celebration** An informal space to build relationships, celebrate progress, and strengthen connections beyond the deal room. 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