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Annual Summit

HER Economy 2026

About HER Economy 2026

HER Economy 2026 will convene senior policymakers, regulators, development finance institutions, investors, financial institutions, corporates, and women leaders to advance women-centred financial infrastructure, mobilise partnerships and capital commitments, and position Africa as a leader in women's financial inclusion systems.

2026 THEME "Advancing Women Financial Inclusion for a Prosperous Tomorrow"

Key Focus Areas

Capital Markets & Ownership

Addressing women's underrepresentation as owners, issuers, investors, and decision-makers within capital markets.

Financial Infrastructure

Building women-centred financial infrastructure that enables meaningful economic participation and leadership.

Policy & Regulation

Engaging senior policymakers and regulators to drive systemic reform and gender-responsive financial governance.

Investment Mobilisation

Mobilising capital commitments and partnerships to accelerate women's financial inclusion across Africa.

Programme Highlights

Strategic Plenaries

High-level sessions with senior continental and global leaders driving the women's financial inclusion agenda.

Closed-Door Roundtables

Invitation-only roundtables curated for strategic dialogue between policy, finance, and investment actors.

Evidence & Innovation Showcases

Spotlighting data-driven insights and pioneering solutions reshaping women's access to financial systems.

Gala & Awards Evening

Recognising leadership and organisations reshaping the architecture of women's economic ownership in Africa.

Who Should Attend

Policymakers & Regulators
Financial Institutions & DFIs
Investors & Capital Market Actors
Corporate Leaders
Women Leaders & Entrepreneurs
Gender Finance Practitioners

Secure Your Place at HER Economy 2026

Join Africa's premier Women, Gender and Financial Inclusion summit on 21 May 2026 in Johannesburg.