The Women in Tech Africa Summit and Awards 2026 is set to take place at the Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa on 24 September 2026. This event brings together technology leaders, business executives, policymakers, and industry experts from across Africa and beyond to Mauritius. The summit aims to explore the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on businesses, careers, and leadership. It also seeks to discuss Africa's role in shaping the global digital agenda.
The summit, supported by Absa, provides an opportunity for local business, technology, and policy stakeholders in Mauritius to engage with regional perspectives on digital transformation. Discussions will focus on future skills, responsible artificial intelligence, and workforce readiness. This is particularly relevant in Mauritius, where organizations are considering how to utilize new technology while preparing people for changing roles.
Absa's relationship with Women in Tech began in 2023, with the goal of supporting greater participation in technology through education, skills, mentorship, digital inclusion, and recognition of people making an impact in the sector. Since then, the collaboration has grown to include practical skills and development initiatives such as cloud certification, community technology workshops, and artificial intelligence training.
These initiatives aim to improve digital confidence, employability, and economic participation. The Mauritius summit creates a local platform for this wider African agenda, allowing stakeholders to exchange perspectives on how digital transformation can respond to practical business and customer needs. The discussions will also focus on ensuring that trust, security, inclusion, and human judgment remain part of the conversation.
Absa Bank Mauritius and Absa Group will contribute to the program through sessions focused on technology leadership and the future of work. These sessions will consider how leaders are using technology to address African challenges and how organizations can prepare employees for the opportunities and changes created by artificial intelligence.
The program will also examine Africa's role in shaping artificial intelligence, the importance of perspectives from the Global South, and the contribution of younger technology professionals to the continent's future. For Absa, supporting the summit in Mauritius reflects its pan-African commitment to connecting people, ideas, and expertise across its markets.
By supporting the summit, Absa aims to contribute to a digitally powered Africa by strengthening the skills, partnerships, and leadership needed to create relevant and trusted solutions for customers, businesses, and communities. The event is expected to bring together key stakeholders to discuss the future of technology and leadership in Africa.
Key points
- Absa supports the Women in Tech Africa Summit in Mauritius to advance digital skills and leadership across the continent.
- The summit aims to explore the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on businesses, careers, and leadership.
- Absa's collaboration with Women in Tech began in 2023, focusing on education, skills, mentorship, and digital inclusion.
