The Young African Women Congress (YAWC) Network has announced that its flagship Annual Global Convocation will return to Accra, Ghana, for the landmark 10th anniversary edition, scheduled to take place from 25th to 30th October 2026.

Under the theme “The Empowerment Journey: Ten Years On”, the 2026 convocation will provide a major platform for reflection, assessment, and forward planning. Delegates will evaluate the impact of women’s empowerment initiatives undertaken by the YAWC Network over the past decade, examine key challenges encountered, and define strategic objectives for the next ten years.

The Young African Women Congress Annual Global Convocation has previously been hosted in several African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Rwanda, and others, establishing itself as one of the continent’s most influential gatherings for women’s leadership and empowerment.

This year’s edition in Accra is expected to attract thousands of women from approximately 30 countries across Africa and the diaspora, making it one of the largest gatherings of its kind on the continent.

Described as a transformative movement rather than a conventional conference, the Young African Women Congress Annual Global Convocation offers African women and those in the diaspora a powerful platform to build leadership capacity, acquire critical digital and entrepreneurial skills, and forge meaningful connections with a global network of change makers.

The Young African Women Congress Annual Global Convocation is a transformative gathering that offers African women and those in the diaspora a rare and empowering platform to build leadership capacity, acquire relevant digital and entrepreneurial skills, and connect with a global network of change makers.

In a world where women still face barriers to accessing opportunities in leadership, technology, and economic advancement, the convocation serves as a Launchpad for personal and collective growth. Through impactful plenaries, skill-building workshops, mentorship sessions, and strategic networking opportunities, participants are equipped to return home as catalysts for change, ready to lead initiatives, influence policy, and uplift other women in their communities.

More than just a conference, the YAWC convocation is a movement that amplifies the voice of African women in shaping the continent’s future.

It is a space of healing, inspiration, and solidarity, where participants rediscover their identity, embrace their potential, and forge powerful alliances across borders. The convocation not only bridges the gender gap in critical sectors but also fosters a Pan-African sisterhood rooted in advocacy, innovation, and inclusion.

For any woman determined to lead in Africa’s digital, economic, and social renaissance, attending the YAWC Annual Global Convocation is not only valuable, but also vital.

Prospective delegates and partners may visit the YAWC Network’s website on www.yawcafrica.org for more information.

The YAWC Network is a Pan-African organization established in 2016 to connect and empower young women of Africa and the diaspora.

Rooted in the principles of leadership, innovation, and community development, YAWC serves as a platform for transforming lives and championing inclusive development through women’s leadership.

With a global footprint, YAWC Network has evolved into a powerful movement impacting thousands of women across the continent and beyond. Membership of the Network is segmented by Chapters based on country demarcations.