HERising Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2026: From Job Seekers to Job Creators

​A 3-day virtual summit designed to equip women with the knowledge, tools, confidence and support needed to start, launch, and grow sustainable businesses.

​Whether you’re exploring a business idea, running a side hustle, or looking to grow an existing venture, this summit will provide practical insights on entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, sales, and business growth.

​Participants will also have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas and compete for a place in the inaugural HERising Founders Fellowship, where 5 women will receive mentorship and support to launch or scale their businesses.

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​Event Details

​📅 Date: 23–25 June 2026

​🕗 Time: 7:00 PM WAT Daily

​🌍 Location: Virtual

​🎟️ Cost: Free

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​Summit Schedule

​Day 1: Dream It

​Building the Mindset for Entrepreneurship

• ​Why Women Must Build Businesses

• ​Identifying Business Opportunities

• ​Turning Skills Into Income

• ​Entrepreneurs Fireside Chat

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​Day 2: Build It

​Building a Business That Can Grow

• ​Validating Your Business Idea

• ​Creating a simple business plan

• ​Branding & Marketing

• ​Sales & Customer Acquisition

• ​Women Entrepreneurs Panel

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​Day 3: Pitch It

​Turning Ideas Into Action

• ​Business Pitch Showcase

• ​Live feedback from judges

• ​Selection of the Top 5 founders for the HERising Founders Fellowship