Digital African Woman Marks Decade of Impact Lagos Landmark Summit with a renewed call for gender equality during the 2026 International Women’s Day convening.
Under the theme “Accelerate Her Power: Rights.
Justice. Action,” the event marked the organization’s first major gathering, celebrating ten years of advancing women’s economic and digital inclusion.
The summit brought together development stakeholders, tech professionals, and advocates to address the structural barriers, such as limited financial access and digital skill gaps that hinder African women across the continent and the diaspora.
HRM Khadijat Abdulkadir, founded Digital African Woman, a decade ago in Belgium. It has evolved from a diaspora-focused initiative into a far-reaching empowerment engine.
Over the past 10 years, the platform has supported more than 6,000 African and European migrant entrepreneurs, equipping them with the digital tools and financial literacy necessary to scale sustainable business. The Lagos convening signalled a strategic shift toward deeper engagement with African ecosystems.
The program was structured around three keynote addresses and three intensive panel sessions.
The first keynote address opened the day by reflecting on the historical roots of International Women’s Day and its foundation in movements for justice, fair wages, and equal participation in civic life.
The address emphasized that while the day has evolved into a global moment of recognition, its deeper purpose remains tied to sustained advocacy and structural progress.
The second session, “Patterns of Success,” provided a roadmap for women transitioning into leadership. The discussion focused on how women can strategically position themselves as “architects” of the future digital economy rather than mere participants.
The convening concluded with “The Queens’ Panel,” which examined how cultural influence and public platforms can be leveraged to protect women’s rights. Speakers throughout the day returned to a central theme: that empowering women is no longer just a social imperative, but a mechanical necessity for economic growth.
“The advancement of women’s rights and economic power requires ongoing commitment, collaboration, and action from every sector of society,” the organizers noted as the event concluded.
