Accra: The Executive Women Network (EWN), a leading network committed to inspiring, empowering, and supporting women in senior management and executive roles, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with the EWN@10 Conference and Expo. This milestone event is scheduled for October 1-2, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
According to Ghana Web, the two-day conference and expo will operate under the theme "A Decade of Leadership, A Future Toward Holistic Impact." It aims to congregate accomplished women leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders from Ghana and across Africa. The focus will be on fostering discussions about leadership and meaningful impact in three main areas: Self and Family, Career, and Legacy.
The event will observe a decade of EWN's efforts toward advancing women's leadership, while also providing a platform for discussions about the future for women aspiring to make a lasting impact in their careers, families, organizations, and communities. Founded in 2016, EWN was created to establish a community where women executives, both corporate and entrepreneurial, could connect, share knowledge, support each other, and collectively enhance gender representation in leadership.
Over the past decade, the Network has expanded into a community of over 200 women leaders. Its work transcends professional networking, encompassing mentorship, leadership development, policy advocacy, and community impact. Through initiatives like EWN Ellevate, Empowered Women, Sister to Sister engagements, partnerships, and community-focused programs, EWN has worked to nurture the next generation of female leaders, impacting over 9,500 women and creating opportunities for them at various stages of their professional journeys.
EWN Ellevate, in particular, is dedicated to developing leadership, technical skills, and confidence among young girls to better prepare them for future careers. This initiative has supported mentorship programs involving hundreds of students, particularly in Northern Ghana, reaching over 600 girls in the region since its inception. EWN has also partnered with institutions such as the University of Ghana and the African Science Academy for student mentoring and supports initiatives aimed at empowering women and children through community engagements.
The EWN@10 Conference and Expo will reflect on the progress achieved over the past decade, while addressing the realities and opportunities that will shape women's leadership in the future. The theme's three dimensions-self and family, career, and legacy-are designed to foster a more holistic conversation about success and impact. The conference will examine how women can construct fulfilling careers while nurturing personal well-being, family relationships, and values that create lasting legacies.
The event will provide participants with opportunities to network, learn, exchange ideas, discover products and services, and forge meaningful professional connections through its conference and exhibition components. Expected speakers include Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi, Sheila Mika-Premo, Margaret Jackson, Komla Buami, Madam Yang Yang, Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Udo Maryanne Okonjo, Grace Krobo-Edusei, Theodore Albright, Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, among others.
Janet Sunkwa-Mills, Chairperson of the Executive Women Network Executive Committee, emphasized the significance of the 10th anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the women who have contributed to the Network's journey while looking toward future challenges. "EWN@10 is a moment to reflect on the kind of leadership we want to champion for the next decade. We believe women's leadership must create impact not only in organizations but also in families, communities, and society. This anniversary gives us an opportunity to have those important conversations and inspire the next generation of women leaders."
The EWN@10 Conference and Expo is anticipated to be a major Pan-African platform for knowledge exchange, relationship-building, and the celebration of women's leadership. It is organized in partnership with MTN and supported by Telecel, Absa Bank, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, CBG, and Ecobank.
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