Women in Tech Summit happening in LAGOS, NIGERIA – June 2026.
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated gatherings in Africa’s technology calendar. WITESA 5.0, the Women in Technology, Engineering, Summit & Awards returns to Lagos on June 23rd and 24th, 2026, bringing together innovators, executives, engineers, founders, and advocates committed to advancing the role of women across Africa’s fast-growing tech ecosystem.
Co-hosted by Womenovate and Tech Revolution Africa, the two-day event will be held across two of Lagos’s most prominent venues: the Muson Center on June 23rd and the J. Randle Event Center on June 24th.
A Growing Movement
Now in its fifth edition, WITESA has grown from a regional conversation into a continental movement. Each year, the summit convenes thought leaders, policymakers, engineers, and entrepreneurs to tackle the systemic challenges facing women in technology while celebrating those who are breaking through regardless. The awards component of the summit continues to shine a spotlight on women whose work is reshaping Africa’s digital economy.
This year’s edition is the first time the summit comes to Lagos and the city is responding in kind. Organisers are expecting over 2,000 participants, 50+ speakers, and 60+ awardees across the two days.
The FinTech Africa Joins as Media Partner
In a significant milestone for this year’s edition, The FinTech Africa has come on board as an official Media Partner for WITESA 5.0. As one of Africa’s most respected platforms for fintech news, insights, and analysis, The FinTech Africa’s involvement ensures that the conversations, stories, and breakthroughs emerging from the summit will reach a wider audience across the continent and the global African diaspora.
The partnership signals a growing alignment between Africa’s fintech media landscape and the broader movement for gender inclusion in technology a reflection of the reality that the future of African fintech cannot be told without the women building it
A Speaker Lineup That Commands Attention
WITESA 5.0 has assembled one of the most formidable speaker rosters in the summit’s history spanning government, diplomacy, finance, technology, and entrepreneurship.
His Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State, will deliver a keynote address a powerful statement of institutional recognition for women driving Africa’s technology agenda. He will be joined on the programme by Gautier Mignot, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria, lending the summit a significant international dimension.
From the public sector, Ope George, the Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos State, will bring a policy and economic development lens to the conversations.
The corporate and industry speaker lineup is equally compelling:
- Beersheba Alogbo: Director, Visa Consulting and Analytics
- Aisha Hafiz Iliyasu: Head of IT Strategy, Dangote Industries
- Dr. Stanley Jacob: President, FintechNGR
- Tumi Akinade: Associate Director, KPMG West Africa
- Mope Abudu: Managing Partner, AfriGloCal Venture Capital
Among the women being celebrated in the awards segment, previous posts have highlighted names including Jane Egerton-Idehen (MD/CEO, NigComSat), Ojoma Ochai (CEO, CcHUB Africa), Odunayo Eweniyi (Co-founder/COO, PiggyVest), and Folashade Femi-Lawal (Country Director, Mastercard) with many more still to be announced.
Who Should Attend
WITESA 5.0 is designed for women in technology, engineering, and product roles; founders and startup operators building in Africa’s digital economy; corporate leaders and HR professionals committed to inclusion; investors and ecosystem builders seeking to back diverse talent; and students and early-career professionals exploring paths in tech and engineering.
Sponsors and Partners
The summit boasts strong institutional support. MTN joins as Gold Sponsor, with eHealth Africa and Shoreline Natural Resources as Bronze Sponsors. The MTN Foundation and SBG provide supporting sponsorship, while KPMG serves as Knowledge Partner. The Royal Academy of Engineering and APWEN (Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria) round out the partners underscoring the multi-sectoral commitment to advancing women in STEM across Africa.
Secure Your Spot: With a Discount Tickets are currently available at womenovate.com/2026witesa/. Attendees can take advantage of an exclusive 25% discount on any ticket category by using the promo code MEGA OFFER at checkout available for a limited time.
With a Governor on the keynote stage, an EU Ambassador in the room, and Africa’s most influential women in tech gathering under one roof, WITESA 5.0 is more than a summit. It is a defining moment for the continent’s technology future.
