What initially started as a gathering of a hundred women in a small ballroom in Johannesburg in 2015 has since grown into a highly anticipated annual summit that fills entire convention centers, with attendees from all walks of life traveling from Africa and beyond to hear esteemed speakers and leaders share their awe-inspiring tales of struggle and success.
Celebrating its ninth landmark year in 2024, the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, proudly presented in partnership with McDonald’s South Africa for a second time, will be held at the Convention Centre at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 8, in honor of International Women’s Day.
“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with our headline sponsor for 2023, McDonald’s South Africa. When hosting our signature events, it is imperative to align and join forces with brands such as McDonald’s, who are not only pioneers in business leadership but also champions changing the narrative for women across the African continent, who are a driving force for progress and change, and who share our vision of shining the spotlight on Africa’s unsung female heroes,” says Roberta Naicker, Managing Director, ABN Group.
The event, with the theme Women Unscripted: Powering Innovation and Impact in Africa, will unpack the African success stories shaping ideas and innovations through exclusive panels, talks, one-on-one interviews, spotlight segments, and fireside chats. The summit will salute African ingenuity and the power of the female collective, connecting the dots, the doers, and their doings. As innovative technology and artificial intelligence herald a new world order, it will address how we must take advantage of this changing paradigm to catalyze the role of women in the mainstream. One of the key highlights will be the spotlight on AI and trending technology, also showcasing their importance in upskilling and educating women to leapfrog historic inequalities.
“We are excited to continue our support for FORBES WOMAN AFRICA and the opportunity to be part of this ever-growing movement, the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit. This partnership speaks to the synergy and beliefs that both organizations hold when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultivating female resilience. McDonald’s South Africa believes in platforms that enable women to have meaningful conversations while sharing knowledge and driving socio-economic change,” says Daniel Padiachy, Chief Marketing Officer, of McDonald’s South Africa.
Join FORBES WOMAN AFRICA and McDonald’s South Africa, alongside esteemed partners Air Products, Mercedes-Benz South Africa, Jacaranda FM, and PR Worx, in celebrating the inspiring women of Africa. Tickets are available for the must-do summit and glittering awards dinner that will follow on the same day. For more information, please visit FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, or follow us on social media @forbesafrica using the hashtag #LWS2024.
