Closing soon: registration ends on 25 October 2026.
Women entrepreneurs across Africa and the Caribbean can now register for IgniteHER 4.0, a free three-day virtual conference running from 5 to 7 November 2026 on Zoom and YouTube. This year’s theme is “From Ventures to Legacy: Building Sustainable Businesses Across Africa and the Caribbean.” Organisers expect more than 4,000 women business owners.
The conference is bilingual (English and French), so francophone entrepreneurs in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, the DR Congo and Haiti can take part too.
Event Details
- Event: IgniteHER 4.0 Virtual Conference
- Dates: 5–7 November 2026
- Format: online via Zoom and YouTube
- Languages: English and French
- Audience: women entrepreneurs in Africa and the Caribbean
- Cost: free to register
- Registration deadline: 25 October 2026
Benefits: What You’ll Learn and Get
- expert sessions on building a business that lasts — finance management, technology and AI, and expanding into global markets
- panel discussions with women who have grown their ventures into established companies
- interactive workshops with strategies you can apply straight away
- networking with founders across Africa and the Caribbean
- virtual exhibitions where you can showcase your products and services
- games, giveaways and freebies for participants
Eligibility: Who Should Register
- women who own or run a small or medium-sized business
- female founders planning to scale their ventures
- women entrepreneurs who want practical management and leadership skills
- anyone keen to network with other women in business across the two regions
The registration form lists every African country plus Caribbean nations such as Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and the Dominican Republic.
How to Apply (Register)
- Open the official IgniteHER 4.0 registration form (Google Form).
- Choose your language (English, French or both).
- Enter your name, email, phone number, country, city and business name.
- Submit before 25 October 2026.
- Watch your email (including spam) for the Zoom and YouTube links before 5 November.
Note: neither the announcement nor the registration form names the organisation behind IgniteHER 4.0. Registration is free and only asks for basic contact and business details. Do not pay anyone who asks for a fee to attend.
Tips to Get the Most Out of It
- Block the three days in your calendar now and test Zoom on your device.
- Prepare a 30-second introduction of your business for networking sessions.
- Have photos and a short description of your products ready for the virtual exhibition.
- Join on YouTube if your data or connection can’t handle Zoom.
More Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
- Her Startup 2026: Training and Up to $5,000 Seed Financing for African Women Founders
- 6 Opportunities for Founders Open Now (October 2026)
- BRIDGE-in Agriculture Pitch Competition 2026 (Ghana)
Register by 25 October 2026. Conference: 5–7 November 2026, online.
