Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Southern Africa Regional Alumni Summit
Fostering Networks, Expanding Opportunities, and Driving Innovation
The U.S. Mission to South Africa and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), , are proud to present the 2024 AWE Southern Africa Regional Alumni Summit. This exclusive 3-day summit, held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, will gather a targeted group of women entrepreneurs from across the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU), who are AWE alumni from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa
Venue: University of Pretoria (UP) Future Africa Campus (FAC), Pretoria, South Africa
Dates: 20th – 22nd November 2024
By invitation only
Summit Objectives
The AWE Regional Summit aims to:
Foster a powerful network of women entrepreneurs across SACU countries.
Explore opportunities for cross-border business growth and market access.
Share best practices and innovative approaches to entrepreneurship in Africa.
Provide insights into the latest digital tools and trends shaping the entrepreneurial landscape.
Participants
Participants include a hand-selected group of AWE alumni from 2019 to 2023, along with key stakeholders from government agencies, NGOs, civil society, and investors committed to driving economic prosperity and gender equity in the region.
This event will offer a unique platform for building partnerships, unlocking regional trade opportunities, and exchanging knowledge on cutting-edge entrepreneurial solutions.
