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From the Groundbreakers to the Game Changers: 10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit

The countdown has begun. Mark your calendars for March 5, 2025, as the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit returns for its landmark 10th edition. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Time Square, Pretoria, South Africa, the prestigious and premier event promises to bring together a day of inspiration, celebration and above all the women empowerment.

Since its inception, this groundbreaking gathering has established a tradition to honor International Women’s Day (March 8) as an annual celebration commemorating the achievements and resilience of women across Africa and the world. It has served as an important gathering in Africa, inspiring the continent’s business leaders, innovators, creatives and trailblazers with a showcase of leaders and luminaries who go beyond the script for a new vision for Africa. It’s sparked a wave of Afro-optimism-a bold, hopeful vibe about Africa’s rising power and potential in today’s fast-changing world.

Previous speakers include Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former president of Liberia; Renown legendary model, Noami Campbell; Dr Naledi Pandor, former South African minister; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed; Desiree Ellis, head coach of Banyana Banyana; Mo Abudu, Nigerian media mogul; Tyla, Grammy Award-winning artist and Sabrina Dhowre Elba, model, businesswoman and media personality. .

Themed “To The Power Of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter”, the 10th milestone edition of the summit promises to bring an experience like no other. From fireside chats and powerful spotlight segments, to robust panel discussions and one-on-one sessions; this is a summit that is connecting the dots, the doers and their doings.

And who can forget the evening edition of the momentous day, will culminate with the glamourous FORBES WOMAN AFRICA AWARDS. The awards celebrate the continent’s most inspiring women excelling in different sectors and industries across Africa.

“We are thrilled to present FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, especially as it celebrates 10 years in existence,” Managing editor, FORBES AFRICA and FORBES WOMAN AFRICA, Renuka Methil says. “It has been an incredible journey that saw women across sectors collaborate, exchange ideas and sharpen each other’s minds and contribute to the economy meaningfully. We invite you to join us for this milestone gathering as we look to the next 10 years. We will meet the next cadre of leadership, from the forefront to the future, unravelling their new discourse and playbook. Get set for the conversations that will change ideas and innovations into revolutionary action.”

“We are absolutely elated to celebrate the unwavering strength, resilience, and extraordinary achievements of the incredible women in our community at the Leading Women Summit,” Roberta Naicker, Managing Director, ABN group said. “For the past decade, we have come together lifting each other up, sharing our powerful stories, and igniting the path for the next generation of fearless female leaders. This is more than just an event; it’s a movement, and a testament to the unstoppable force that is women supporting women. Because when women rise, we all rise-higher, stronger, and together!”

FORBES WOMAN AFRICA is also thrilled to welcome Absa on board as our official banking partner for the Leading Women Summit. This is another collaboration that underscores their commitment to empowering women and driving inclusive growth.

Candice Thurston, Absa Group Managing Executive for Brand and Marketing says, “We are proud to be the official banking partner of the summit. As a bank dedicated to empowering Africa’s future, one story at a time, this partnership reinforces our commitment to championing women’s achievements across the continent. We remain focused on addressing the opportunities and challenges in women’s leadership, ensuring their voices drive progress, because in every story, we see an opportunity.”

In celebrating a decade of hosting the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, this year’s instalment will once again bring the best of the magazine’s award-winning editorial content to the live stage and across multiple platforms. It will also attract top drawer A-list speakers – from global billionaires to Hollywood celebrities, Olympians, corporate titans, subject matter thought leaders, disruptors, innovators, captains of the industry and award-winning artists.

For more information on the event please go to https://leadingwomensummit.co.za/. Tickets are currently on sale at www.webtickets.co.za from R2550 to R5000.

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The countdown has begun. Mark your calendars for March 5, 2025, as the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit returns for its landmark 10th edition. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Time Square, Pretoria, South Africa, the prestigious and premier event promises to bring together a day of inspiration, celebration and above all the women empowerment.

Since its inception, this groundbreaking gathering has established a tradition to honor International Women’s Day (March 8) as an annual celebration commemorating the achievements and resilience of women across Africa and the world. It has served as an important gathering in Africa, inspiring the continent’s business leaders, innovators, creatives and trailblazers with a showcase of leaders and luminaries who go beyond the script for a new vision for Africa. It’s sparked a wave of Afro-optimism-a bold, hopeful vibe about Africa’s rising power and potential in today’s fast-changing world.

Previous speakers include Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former president of Liberia; Renown legendary model, Noami Campbell; Dr Naledi Pandor, former South African minister; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed; Desiree Ellis, head coach of Banyana Banyana; Mo Abudu, Nigerian media mogul; Tyla, Grammy Award-winning artist and Sabrina Dhowre Elba, model, businesswoman and media personality. .

Themed “To The Power Of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter”, the 10th milestone edition of the summit promises to bring an experience like no other. From fireside chats and powerful spotlight segments, to robust panel discussions and one-on-one sessions; this is a summit that is connecting the dots, the doers and their doings.

And who can forget the evening edition of the momentous day, will culminate with the glamourous FORBES WOMAN AFRICA AWARDS. The awards celebrate the continent’s most inspiring women excelling in different sectors and industries across Africa.

“We are thrilled to present FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, especially as it celebrates 10 years in existence,” Managing editor, FORBES AFRICA and FORBES WOMAN AFRICA, Renuka Methil says. “It has been an incredible journey that saw women across sectors collaborate, exchange ideas and sharpen each other’s minds and contribute to the economy meaningfully. We invite you to join us for this milestone gathering as we look to the next 10 years. We will meet the next cadre of leadership, from the forefront to the future, unravelling their new discourse and playbook. Get set for the conversations that will change ideas and innovations into revolutionary action.”

“We are absolutely elated to celebrate the unwavering strength, resilience, and extraordinary achievements of the incredible women in our community at the Leading Women Summit,” Roberta Naicker, Managing Director, ABN group said. “For the past decade, we have come together lifting each other up, sharing our powerful stories, and igniting the path for the next generation of fearless female leaders. This is more than just an event; it’s a movement, and a testament to the unstoppable force that is women supporting women. Because when women rise, we all rise-higher, stronger, and together!”

FORBES WOMAN AFRICA is also thrilled to welcome Absa on board as our official banking partner for the Leading Women Summit. This is another collaboration that underscores their commitment to empowering women and driving inclusive growth.

Candice Thurston, Absa Group Managing Executive for Brand and Marketing says, “We are proud to be the official banking partner of the summit. As a bank dedicated to empowering Africa’s future, one story at a time, this partnership reinforces our commitment to championing women’s achievements across the continent. We remain focused on addressing the opportunities and challenges in women’s leadership, ensuring their voices drive progress, because in every story, we see an opportunity.”

In celebrating a decade of hosting the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, this year’s instalment will once again bring the best of the magazine’s award-winning editorial content to the live stage and across multiple platforms. It will also attract top drawer A-list speakers – from global billionaires to Hollywood celebrities, Olympians, corporate titans, subject matter thought leaders, disruptors, innovators, captains of the industry and award-winning artists.

For more information on the event please go to https://leadingwomensummit.co.za/. Tickets are currently on sale at www.webtickets.co.za from R2550 to R5000.

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Hashtags:

#LWSummit2025

#ToThePowerofTen

#ForbesWomanAfricaAwards2025 Platform Forbes Africa Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit
Facebook Forbes Africa Forbes Woman Africa Leading Woman Summit
Instagram @forbesafrica @forbeswomanafrica  
X (Twitter) @forbesafrica @ForbesWomanAfri @LWSummit
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