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THEWomen Leading the Future of AI, Capital & InnovationPOWERSHIFT
26 SEP 2026
Landmark Event Centre
Victoria Island, Lagos
Victoria Island, Lagos
The Largest Gathering for Women in Tech in Africa
2500+
Attendees
30+
Speakers
20+
Ecosystem Partners
8.5m
In Pitch Prize
About
The Power Shift
The Power Shift represents a defining moment where women are no longer waiting for access, but actively shaping systems, narratives, and outcomes.
This year’s conference explores how power is shifting across technology, capital, leadership, and community.
Core Pillars of The Power Shift
Data, AI & Emerging Technologies
Understand how data, AI, and frontier technologies are reshaping industries — and how to participate meaningfully.
Leadership, Policy & Influence
Examine the role of women in decision‑making, governance, and shaping the future of work and innovation.
Community as Infrastructure
Discover how communities drive growth, opportunity, and long‑term impact in tech ecosystems.
Who Should Attend?
Wherever you are in tech, the shift meets you here.
Founders,
Startup teams,
& Ecosystem builders
Startup teams,
& Ecosystem builders
Product,
Engineering, Design
& Data professionals
Engineering, Design
& Data professionals
Policymakers,
Investors
& Corporate leaders
Investors
& Corporate leaders
Students &
Early-career
Professionals
Early-career
Professionals
Adora Nwodo
Senior Software Engineer & Multi-published Author
Chisom Nwokwu
Software Engineer & Published Author (Ex-Microsoft)
Antoinette Edodo
Chief Exponential Officer (CExO), Kaizen Startx Ltd
Oluwafemi Akintilo
Head of Engineering, BeenTooth Africa
Adaeze Okafor
Founder & CEO, Lagos AI Studio
Bisi Alade
VP Engineering, Finserve Africa
Damilola Adebayo
Head of Product, Nova Healthtech
Efe Johnson
Principal Investor, Rise Capital
Farida Musa
Data Scientist, Kigali Labs
Gbemisola Akinyemi
Chief Technology Officer, AfriPay
Habiba Abdullahi
Lead Cloud Architect, Nubia Systems
Ifeoma Okoye
Director of Product, Zenith Mobility
Jade Afolayan
Founder, SheBuilds Africa
Kemi Lawal
VP Partnerships, Horizon Ventures
Laila Ahmed
Head of Design, Sahara Studio
Morenike Falade
AI Research Lead, Delta Labs
Nana Mensah
Chief Operating Officer, Accra Tech Alliance
Olamide Salami
Security Engineer, ShieldStack
Ruth Njeri
Growth Lead, Nairobi Fintech Hub
Zainab Sule
Community Director, Women in Tech West Africa
Your Turn To Take The Stage
We're inviting women who are actively building, funding, influencing, and innovating at the intersection of AI, capital, and emerging technologies.
If you're curating solutions, making decisions, or shaping systems that define the future of tech, we want your perspective at the Power Shift.
Apply To SpeakBe Part of Wetech 2026
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Showcase your product to a focused tech audience while driving leads, visibility, and lasting connections.
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Amplify stories of women while gaining access and brand visibility.
Volunteer With Us
Help bring Wetech 2026 to life while gaining hands-on experience.
Community Partners
Collaborate with us to amplify impact and strengthen the tech ecosystem.
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“Wetech brought together an incredible community of women who are genuinely ready to grow. I met high-quality founders and talent and built valuable connections beyond the event. Wetech helps women step into leadership and confidently launch their ideas, and I'm proud to be part of this movement.”
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“Wetech PitchHer stood out for its strong, hands-on support. It honestly felt like an accelerator, with the kind of VC-level insight that sharpens your business fast. I left with stronger brand visibility, and real follow-up conversations. It's a rare, golden platform for women founders.”
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Founder, Digitaley Drive
“The quality of the experience was amazing. Curious, thoughtful attendees, speakers who actually shared practical insights (no fluff), and conversations that felt genuinely meaningful. The conference elevated our brand visibility and gave us strategic takeaways we're already applying.”
Antoinette Edodo
CExO, Kaizen Stairs Ltd
“Wetech PitchHer stood out for its strong, hands-on support. It honestly felt like an accelerator, with the kind of VC-level insight that sharpens your business fast. I left with stronger brand visibility, and real follow-up conversations. It's a rare, golden platform for women founders.”
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Founder, Digitaley Drive
“Wetech PitchHer stood out for its strong, hands-on support. It honestly felt like an accelerator, with the kind of VC-level insight that sharpens your business fast. I left with stronger brand visibility, and real follow-up conversations. It's a rare, golden platform for women founders.”
Ruby Ihekweme
Founder, Digitaley Drive
Curious About The Power Shift?
Here's What You Need to Know.
The Power Shift is the 2026 edition of the Wetech Conference, focused on women shaping the future of AI, capital, and innovation through leadership, practical learning, and meaningful connections.
The conference holds on September 26, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The 2026 edition is a fully in‑person experience.
Founders, professionals across tech roles, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, researchers, and early‑career professionals navigating tech pathways.
Attendance is by registration only.
We are committed to inclusion. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and we will provide designated seating and clear access routes. Provisions for nursing mothers and additional accessibility needs will be communicated ahead of the event, with options to request support during registration.
We will be partnering with trusted ride‑hailing services and mobility startups to support safe and convenient transportation. Discount codes and transport details will be shared closer to the event.
Send your questions to we@wetechng.com and our team will be happy to help.
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