Africa's Largest Digital Exhibition & Awards for Women Leaders & Innovators
Celebrating innovation, leadership and impact, the PAWENpreneur Awards 2025 recognizes female entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and ecosystem builders whose work elevates Africa.
Nov. 15, 2025
Date
9AM WAT (Virtual)
Summit & Expo
4PM WAT (The Zone - Gbagada, Lagos, NG)
Awards Gala
Partners & Sponsors
HEADLINE SPONSOR
SUPPORTED BY
Empowering Women, Powering Africa
The PAWENpreneur Awards & Summit 2025 celebrates the women building Africa’s economic future, founders, creators, and innovators leading with impact.
This year’s hybrid event features a Digital Summit and Exhibition where women-led businesses will showcase their products and services to thousands of potential buyers and investors across Africa. Women in middle and senior management roles also get to speak with Board and Senior Level recruiters from across Africa.
The experience concludes with an exclusive Award Gala Dinner at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, recognizing outstanding women redefining entrepreneurship and innovation across the continent.
There will be exciting giveaways and gifts for attendees!
Showcase your business to Africa and beyond
Whether you’re looking to reach new customers, attract global talent, or scale across borders, the PAWEN Digital Exhibition is your stage.
Our digital exhibition offers a powerful platform for women-owned businesses, brands, and organizations to showcase their innovations to a pan-African and global audience.
Highlights:
- Reach buyers and partners across Africa
- Connect with investors and collaborators
- Expand your visibility and influence
Celebrating Women of Impact
The PAWENpreneur Awards 2025 will honor exceptional women shaping Africa’s future, from tech pioneers to social innovators and creative industry leaders.
Categories
Dress code: African Glam
1
Entrepreneurship & Business Excellence Awards
2
Intrapreneurship & Industry Innovation Awards
3
Impact & Inclusion Champions
4
Public Leadership & Policy Influence
5
Ecosystem Builders & Advocates
Meet the Speakers & Moderators
Inspiring, visionary, and bold, our speakers and moderators represent Africa’s most dynamic women and allies driving innovation, leadership, and inclusion.
Summit Keynote
Bofta Yimam
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist | TV Host | International Speaker | Founder of StoryLede
Summit Host
Sola Mogaji
Director, Octoville Development Company & Senior Partner, Branching Innovations
