LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
A focused three-day experience spanning capability, confidence, connection and commercial opportunity.
EmpowaHer™ Leadership Summit 202629–31 October 2026
EmpowaHer™ Leadership SummitThe Future Is Female™
THE FUTURE
IS FEMALE™
A Three-Day Leadership Experience for Africa's Next Generation of Women Leaders (18–35)
EmpowaWorx House, Randburg, Johannesburg
EmpowaHer™ is a three-day leadership experience designed to prepare Africa’s next generation of women leaders to compete, lead and succeed across business, government, entrepreneurship and the boardroom.
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29–31 October 2026•EmpowaWorx House, Randburg
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EmpowaHer™ Leadership Summit 2026 Opens Nominations to Accelerate Africa's Next Generation of Women Leaders
Nominations are now open for a three-day, continent-wide executive leadership experience. 200 exceptional women aged 18–35 will be selected from across South Africa and the African continent.
Read the Full Press ReleaseABOUT US
Women Lead What Comes Next.
“Africa’s future will be shaped by the women who are equipped, connected and empowered to lead it.”
Simphiwe Masiza
Founder, EmpowaWorx™
PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE IN ACTION
EmpowaWomen™
Highlight Reel.
Witness the scale, production excellence, and transformative convening power of our leadership-platform architecture in action across Africa.
01 — Multi-Sector Convening
Cabinet, Corporate & Global Icons
A verified stage uniting high-calibre women leaders with ministers, enterprise founders, and multinational board chairs.
02 — Broadcast-Calibre Infrastructure
High-Impact Experiential Design
World-class production, curated masterclass studios, and immersive media delivery that amplifies participant influence.
03 — Pan-African Pipeline
200 Emerging Leaders (18–35)
A rigorous, measurable talent springboard accelerating exceptional young women into boardrooms and commercial leadership.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Accelerating Africa’s Female Talent
EmpowaHer™ convenes ambitious women, senior leaders and purpose-led organisations around the practical pathways that turn potential into lasting influence.
View Full Programme & ScheduleA CURATED COHORT
200 high-potential women leaders connected to the people, platforms and pathways that move Africa forward.
EmpowaHer™ 2026
200Leaders
9Tracks
3Days
Official 2026 Programme Itinerary
Download The Complete 3-Day Summit Programme
Comprehensive breakdown of opening plenaries, 9 executive tracks, speakers faculty, and graduation ceremonies.
OFFICIAL MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT • 8 SEPTEMBER 2026
EmpowaHer Opens Nominations for 200 of Africa’s Next Generation of Women Leaders
Official announcement detailing the opening of continent-wide nominations for young women aged 18–35 to participate in the flagship 2026 executive leadership experience at EmpowaWorx House.
NOMINATIONS
Nominate a Leader
Nominate a woman whose ambition is matched by evidence of influence, initiative and a desire to advance others.
- 01Recognise leadership beyond the title.
- 02Help build Africa’s next generation of leaders.
- 03Women aged 18–35 from across South Africa and the African continent.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Partner With Purpose.
Partner with EmpowaHer™ to create meaningful access to the women shaping Africa’s future.
TALENT PIPELINE
Meet a credible, curated network of emerging women leaders ready for what comes next.
VISIBLE IMPACT
Turn commitments to women into an experience with clear, measurable outcomes.
SHARED PLATFORM
Shape the conversations, skills and opportunities that will define Africa’s next economy.
FOR PROSPECTIVE FUNDERS & CORPORATE SPONSORSInvest In Africa’s
Invest In Africa’s
Next Generation Of Leaders.
Align institutional capital with measurable female leadership advancement. Partner across Title & Plenary sponsorships, executive track ownership, and fully funded cohort bursaries.
Download The Complete Partnership Proposal & Prospectus
Access detailed investment tiers, corporate benefits, demographic data, and strategic activation models.
EMPOWAHER™ LEADERSHIP TEAM
Meet The Team.
The leaders shaping the strategy, execution, and storytelling behind Africa’s premier women leadership platform.
Simphiwe Masiza
Founder & Executive Producer, EmpowaHer™
Simphiwe Masiza is the founder and driving force behind EmpowaWomen™, providing strategic vision, ecosystem leadership, stakeholder engagement, and platform growth. He leads the development of transformative experiences, strategic partnerships, and high-impact platforms that position women at the centre of leadership, investment, innovation, governance, and economic advancement.
Bonnie Maponya
Chief of Staff
Bonnie Maponya provides executive leadership across the EmpowaWomen™ ecosystem, ensuring world-class delivery, operational excellence, governance, stakeholder value, and programme execution.
Sechaba Motsieloa
Managing Executive
Sechaba Motsieloa is a seasoned executive with deep expertise in organisational strategy and transformational leadership. His track record spans multiple industries, where he has consistently delivered measurable outcomes and built high-performing teams.
Doric Sithole
Managing Executive – EmpowaHer™ | The Future Is Female™
Doric Sithole is a seasoned communications, marketing, and leadership-development executive specialising in strategic communications, brand management, change management, and executive coaching. She partners with organisations to build influential brands, deliver high-impact leadership development programmes, and unlock human potential through authentic storytelling. As Managing Executive of EmpowaHer™ – The Future Is Female™, she serves as a passionate champion for women and emerging entrepreneurs, leveraging over 15 years of diverse leadership experience to drive measurable commercial and societal impact.
Boitumelo Mmakou
Digital Social Media and PR Specialist
Boitumelo drives the firm’s digital presence and brand storytelling across social and media channels. She ensures the firm’s work reaches the clients and audiences who need it most.
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