THREE DAYS FOR WOMEN BUILDING INSTITUTIONS THAT OUTLAST THEM
Our second gathering, building on 2025's Economy of Dignity.
Built for the Marathon.
A gathering of women shaping what comes next. For those carrying the extraordinary responsibility of building enterprises, strengthening communities, and shaping the institutions of tomorrow.
8–10 October 2026
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Nairobi, Kenya
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An Under the Baobab Convening by Lapid Leaders Africa
Under the Baobab is the philosophy this Summit sits under each year. The Leadership Circle pricing tier below is named after it, not a separate gathering.
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The future does not simply arrive. It is built.
The world is changing quickly, and the weight of responsibility on women is increasing. We are asked to lead through uncertainty while sustaining ourselves, our families, and our sense of purpose. This is not a sprint. It is a marathon. And the women who will shape what comes next must be built for it.
Following last year's Economy of Dignity gathering, this year's Summit is Built for the Marathon, bringing together 200+ senior leaders across three days.
THIS SUMMIT CREATES THE CONDITIONS FOR THAT KIND OF LEADERSHIP: REFLECTIVE, RIGOROUS, AND BUILT FOR THE LONG HORIZON.
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Three Responsibilities
The summit is organized around the work leaders must carry without losing their center.
01
Build Self
The challenge is not simply how to lead, but how to remain alive, rooted, and whole while carrying weight. Cultivate the inner architecture required to sustain enduring leadership.
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Build Institutions
The institutions we build influence the world future generations inherit. It is time to stop merely adapting to existing systems and begin designing organizations around human flourishing, dignity, and long-term responsibility.
03
Build Future
Every decision shapes a future. Engage what comes next not with fear, but with responsibility. We must imagine, design, and build toward what should exist, leading not only for today's success, but for tomorrow's inheritance.
Speakers
Speaker names and bios will be announced as they are confirmed.
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Amara Wanjiru
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Tsitsi Dangarembga
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Graça Machel
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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Lupita Nyong'o
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
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Amara Wanjiru
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Tsitsi Dangarembga
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Graça Machel
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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Lupita Nyong'o
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
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What Changed
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Agenda
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An evening dinner for the Leadership Circle, ahead of the main Summit.
A full day of Summit programming across the three core tracks.
Mazingira activities followed by the Summit's closing session.
Choose Your Pathway
Early bird pricing ends 1 August 2026
Summit Pass
Early Bird
KES 10,000
Until 1 August 2026
Full Summit access
Summit Pass
Standard
KES 15,000
From 2 August 2026
Full Summit access
Under the Baobab
Leadership Circle
KES 30,000 / USD 250
Leadership Dinner (Day 0), the Summit (Day 1–2), priority seating, curated networking, Leadership Circle recognition
Travel & Logistics
- Venue: To be confirmed — details shared with registered, paid-up attendees only
- Travel and accommodation are self funded
- International attendees or speakers requiring visa support can request a formal invitation letter by contacting programs@lapidleaders.com
- Accepted payment methods: M-Pesa, Bank Transfer, Organization Sponsorship
FAQ
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Women of Purpose is not a standalone event. Throughout the year, Lapid Leaders Africa convenes The Unbuilt Future Dialogues, a series of virtual cross sector conversations exploring the leadership, institutions and capital required to shape Africa's next chapter. The Summit is where that year round work converges each October.
Explore the DialoguesCome prepared to build what can bear weight.
This is more than an event. It's a space to pause, examine the urgency of today, and build the collective capacity this work requires, because the future is too important to be left to chance.