
Forum for Advancing Women in Accountancy in Africa – International Women’s Day Dialogue
Saturday | 28 March 2026
Time l 08:00 for 09:00
Programme:
08:00 – 08:20: Arrival, Morning Tea & Networking
08:20 – 08:30: Moment of reflection or silent prayer
08:30 – 08:40: Opening, housekeeping and programme overview
08:40 – 09:00: Welcome Address – Setting the Tone : What Needs to Be Unlocked to Thrive Holistically
09:00 – 09:30: Keynote Address – Unlocking Women’s Power for Inclusive Economic and Social Growth
09:30 – 09:50: Thought Leadership Input: Unlock the Mind
09:50 – 10:50: Panel Discussion – Unlock the Mind: How Women Can Unlock Their Mindset to Lead, Thrive, and Succeed
10:50 – 11:00: Q and A
11:00 – 11:20: Tea Break and speed networking
11:20 – 11:50: Interactive Session – Removing the Barriers of Limiting Beliefs
11:50 – 12:10: Spotlight Session – Unlocking Capital: Adoption of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (WE-FI) Code
12:10 – 12:20: Q and A
12:20 – 13:20: Lunch Break and networking
13:20 – 14:20: Panel Discussion – Unlocking Capital Across the Ecosystem: Finance, Trust, and Collaboration
14:20 – 14:30: Q and A
14:30 – 15:30 : Youth Dialogue – Passing the Key : Unlocking Generational Wisdom to Empower Youth Ambition
15:30 – 15:40: Q and A
15:40 – 16:40: Special Address – Opening Doors: HERemPower : Practical Ways Men Can Empower Women
16:40 – 16:50: Q and A
16:50 – 17:20: Reflections & Synthesis
17:20 – 17:27: Closing remarks
17:27 – 17:34: Words of Thanks
17:34: Onwards Networking Cocktail
08:20 – 08:30: Moment of reflection or silent prayer
08:30 – 08:40: Opening, housekeeping and programme overview
08:40 – 09:00: Welcome Address – Setting the Tone : What Needs to Be Unlocked to Thrive Holistically
09:00 – 09:30: Keynote Address – Unlocking Women’s Power for Inclusive Economic and Social Growth
09:30 – 09:50: Thought Leadership Input: Unlock the Mind
09:50 – 10:50: Panel Discussion – Unlock the Mind: How Women Can Unlock Their Mindset to Lead, Thrive, and Succeed
10:50 – 11:00: Q and A
11:00 – 11:20: Tea Break and speed networking
11:20 – 11:50: Interactive Session – Removing the Barriers of Limiting Beliefs
11:50 – 12:10: Spotlight Session – Unlocking Capital: Adoption of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (WE-FI) Code
12:10 – 12:20: Q and A
12:20 – 13:20: Lunch Break and networking
13:20 – 14:20: Panel Discussion – Unlocking Capital Across the Ecosystem: Finance, Trust, and Collaboration
14:20 – 14:30: Q and A
14:30 – 15:30 : Youth Dialogue – Passing the Key : Unlocking Generational Wisdom to Empower Youth Ambition
15:30 – 15:40: Q and A
15:40 – 16:40: Special Address – Opening Doors: HERemPower : Practical Ways Men Can Empower Women
16:40 – 16:50: Q and A
16:50 – 17:20: Reflections & Synthesis
17:20 – 17:27: Closing remarks
17:27 – 17:34: Words of Thanks
17:34: Onwards Networking Cocktail