Lead. Inspire. Influence. - A Pan-African Summit for the Most Influential Female Leaders Across the Continent.
Following the incredible impact of our inaugural event, Project Managers Africa is proud to host the 2026 edition of our flagship summit. This year, we are transcending borders and industries to bring together the most influential female leaders from across the African continent.
Whether you are leading digital transformations in Lagos, Nigeria, or telco projects in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or infrastructure projects in Nairobi, Kenya, or policy shifts in Pretoria, South Africa, this is your platform to Lead, Inspire, and Influence.
We are extending a special invitation to female trailblazers and executives from:
Engineering, Mining, Telecommunications, and IT
Fintech, Banking, and Healthcare
Government Departments, Municipalities, Embassies, and Consulates
Media, Entertainment, Beauty Industry, Non-Profit (NGO) sectors, and Women Empowerment Organisations
Women in Project Management Summit 2026 - Full-Day Programme (09:00 - 16:30)
Arrival, check-in, refreshments, and early connections with peers and industry leaders.
Setting the tone for the day, outlining key challenges in project environments, and how each session will deliver practical value.
Leading Digital Transformation When Budgets, Skills, and Buy-In Are Limited — Real-world insights on driving cloud and cybersecurity initiatives despite resistance, limited resources, and incomplete executive alignment.
Managing AI Projects That Don't Go According to Plan — Exploring failed or underperforming AI projects, stakeholder expectations, and how leaders course-correct in real delivery environments.
Delivering Infrastructure Projects Under Pressure — How leaders navigate delays, budget overruns, and multi-stakeholder conflict in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
What Actually Happened: A Project That Nearly Failed — A candid walkthrough of a real project failure, recovery decisions, and practical lessons applicable across industries.
Using AI Tools in Your Daily PM Workflow — Demonstrates how AI can automate reporting, improve forecasting, and reduce administrative burden in project environments.
Speaking Up, Being Heard, and Influencing Senior Stakeholders — Practical strategies for building confidence, managing difficult personalities, and increasing visibility in high-stakes environments.
Time to connect, reflect, and transition into the afternoon sessions.
Executive Presence: How You Show Up Matters — Practical guidance on personal branding, professional image, and aligning your appearance with leadership aspirations.
Managing Burnout in High-Pressure Project Environments — Tools and techniques to manage stress, sustain performance, and build resilient teams in demanding project settings.
When PMOs Become Bottlenecks Instead of Enablers — Examines how governance structures can slow delivery and how to redesign PMOs for agility and value creation.
What Happens When Smart City Projects Meet Reality — Lessons from real smart infrastructure projects, including constraints, stakeholder misalignment, and execution challenges.
Handling Difficult Stakeholders in Live Scenarios — Interactive exercises focused on negotiation, conflict resolution, and managing challenging stakeholder dynamics.
Building a Career That Survives Industry Disruption — Actionable strategies for staying relevant, adapting to AI-driven change, and positioning for long-term career growth.
Celebrating contributions, reinforcing key takeaways, and closing the day with clear next steps and connections. Setting the platform for the Awards Ceremony.
A prestigious evening celebrating the women redefining excellence in project delivery across Africa. Join us for an elegant evening of celebration honouring outstanding achievements of women in the project management community.
All awards are recognised per specific industry: IT, Telecoms, Banking, Mining, Healthcare, Insurance, Fintech, Digital, Public Sector (Government Departments, Municipalities, Local Government)
Exceptional leadership in project delivery
Successfully established or revolutionised a PMO
Emerging leaders (under 35 or <5 years in PM) with immense potential
A leader that has led innovative initiatives — be it in IT, Construction, Engineering, e.g. successfully integrated AI, Cloud, or Digital Transformation
Gone above and beyond to support and empower other women
Recognises an industry expert, thought leader, Author/Writer of the year
Outstanding PMO led by a female project leader delivering excellence
Strategic Collaboration Roundtable Discussions & Workshops (09:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Work through real challenges with peers to develop actionable strategies.
Moving past governance bottlenecks to become strategic business enablers. How to position the PMO as a core value driver rather than a cost centre.
Managing "up" effectively. How to navigate corporate politics, align with unsupportive C-suite executives, and secure long-term project buy-in.
Practical mentorship on executive communication, presence, and engagement strategies for senior leadership interactions.
A collaborative discussion where all attendees will contribute to a resolution that will be shared with the industry, giving insight on what is recommended for initiatives such as AI, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity.
Opportunity to forge partnerships and exchange contacts with Africa's top female leaders.
Date
Fri 28 - Sat 29 Aug 2026
Duration
Day 1: 09:00 - 21:00 (Summit & Gala)
Day 2: 09:00 - 12:00 (Roundtable)
Location
Courtyard Hotel Waterfall, Midrand, Johannesburg
Day 1: Summit & Awards Gala Dinner Only
28 August 2026
Standard Price + Awards Dinner
R4,950pp
Full Access Combo (Day 1 & Day 2)
28 - 29 August 2026: Summit, Gala Dinner & Female Project Leaders Roundtable
Full Access (Both Days)
R6,250pp
Day 1 ticket includes:
Full Access Combo adds:
Group Discounts Available
Corporate delegations and departments - Success is always better shared, bring your team!
Need an invoice or group booking? Email summit@projectmanagers.co.za
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Relive the inspiring moments from our 2025 Women in Project Management Summit
Keynote Session
Award Ceremony
Workshop Highlights
Panel Discussion
Networking Session
Networking Session
Is your organisation committed to gender parity and women's empowerment? We invite forward-thinking companies to partner with us as official sponsors. Showcase your brand to a Pan-African audience of decision-makers and support the advancement of female leadership.
Have questions about the Women in PM Summit? Contact us.