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“Africa Forward: Women, Legacy & the Africon MSIs Summit 2026”

Honoring Mandela, Celebrating Pan-African Women, Announcing the Summit

Leading Women of Africa (LWA), in partnership with the Tanzania Association of Small Scale Industries and Manufacturers (TASSIM), will host a landmark hybrid event on Wednesday, 31 July 2025, marking three transformative milestones for the continent:

  • The official close of Pan-African Women’s Month, celebrating the leadership, innovation, and resilience of African women

  • The continued observance of Mandela Month, a time to reflect on ethical leadership, inclusive governance, and visionary legacy

  • The formal launch of the Africon MSIs Summit 2026, a pan-African platform accelerating collaboration, investment, and sustainable growth for Micro and Small Industries (MSIs)

Hosted in-person in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and streamed virtually from South Africa, the event will feature high-level keynote addresses, panel discussions with government and strategic partners, and a formal unveiling of the Africon Summit vision.

Event details

  • Event: Official Launch of the Africon MSIs Summit 2026

  • Launch Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025

  • Time:  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EAT

  • Venue: Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TANTRADE) Headquarters, Mwl. J.K. Nyerere Trade Fair Ground, Plot No. 436, Block A, Kilwa Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Virtual Participation: Livestream hosted from South Africa

Target Audience

  • African and global policy makers

  • Development partners and donor institutions

  • Government officials and trade ministries

  • African women entrepreneurs

  • Private sector investors

  • Media and civil society organizations

  • Strategic partner organizations

Become a Partner, Sponsor or Speaker at Africon MSIs Summit 2026

Join us in shaping Africa’s economic future at the Africon MSIs Summit 2026, a transformative platform connecting policy, investment, innovation, and trade. This is your opportunity to engage with thousands of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and decision-makers committed to accelerating inclusive growth across the continent. Hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – the land of opportunity and gateway to East Africa’s dynamic business ecosystem, Africon invites strategic partners, sponsors, and visionary speakers to co-create sustainable impact and unlock continental potential. Let your brand and leadership be part of Africa’s global story.

To express interest, contact: admin@leadingwomenofafrica.com
Brought to you by Leading Women of Africa (LWA) in partnership with TASSIM.

For more information

  • Tanzania: +255 747 741 741

  • South Africa: +27 71 646 9286

  • Email: admin@leadingwomenofafrica.com

Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (In-person), Tanzania TradeDevelopment Authority (TANTRADE) Headquarters, Mwl. J.K. Nyerere TradeFair, Ground, Plot No. 436, Block A, Kilwa Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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