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THEWomen Leading the Future of AI, Capital & InnovationPOWERSHIFT
The Largest Gathering for Women in Tech in Africa
26 SEP 2026
Landmark Event Centre
Victoria Island, Lagos
Victoria Island, Lagos
2500+
Attendees
30+
Speakers
20+
Ecosystem Partners
₦8.5m
In Pitch Prize
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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 Professionals
Engineering
& Design Professionals
Policymakers,
Investors
& Corporate Leaders
Investors
& Corporate Leaders
Students &
Early-career
Professionals
Early-career
Professionals
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 SpeakEvent Schedule
Be Part of Wetech 2026
There's more than one way to participate in this year's conference.
Sponsor Wetech 2026
Position your brand at the center of women-led innovation while driving visibility and measurable impact.
Become A Sponsor
Exhibit at Wetech 2026
Showcase your product to a focused tech audience while driving leads, visibility, and lasting connections.
Exhibit Your Brand
Volunteer With Us
Help bring Wetech 2026 to life while gaining hands-on experience.
Become A Volunteer
Community Partners
Collaborate with us to amplify impact and strengthen the tech ecosystem.
Partner With Us
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Senior Product Manager
“Wetech is a true testament to the value of community. The engagement was incredible, the partnerships invaluable, and the learnings immeasurable. The conference is an essential space for women leveling up in tech.”
Kieva Chris-Amusan
Co-Founder & CEO, Fertitude
“Wetech delivered real outcomes for us. We recruited volunteers for our STEM initiative, and sparked promising new partnerships. PitchHer raised the bar with truly high-quality pitches that left me inspired. I loved getting to speak and start collaborations that grew beyond the conference.”
Adora Nwodo
Senior Software Engineer & Founder, Nexascale
“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
“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.”
Oluwafemi Akintilo
Head of Engineering, ABInBev
“Wetech Conference delivered meaningful connections, stronger brand visibility for me, and opportunities to mentor more young women, all within an intentional and well-executed experience.”
Adeola Adeyemi
Senior Product Manager
“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 is a true testament to the value of community. The engagement was incredible, the partnerships invaluable, and the learnings immeasurable. The conference is an essential space for women leveling up in tech.”
Kieva Chris-Amusan
Co-Founder & CEO, Fertitude
Landmark Centre, Lagos
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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