IN CONVERSATION WITH KHENSANI NKUNA(AB4IR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER)
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[15:07, 28/08/2025] Tholang VOW: Today marks an extraordinary moment as we broadcast live from the Worldwide Women in Innovation, Incubation & Technology Summit (W-WIITS) 2025, proudly hosted by Africa Beyond 4IR NPC (AB4IR). This prestigious gathering serves as a global platform dedicated to empowering women in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while addressing the challenges and opportunities within the rapidly evolving digital economy.
The W-WIITS Summit brings together women innovators, thought leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the globe. The event highlights the vital role of women in shaping the future of technology and driving inclusive economic growth, particularly within the context of Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
With sessions spanning artificial intelligence, digital inclusion, fintech, creative industries, and incubation programs, the summit emphasizes how women are not only participating in, but also leading, transformative change. Keynote speakers and panelists share insights on scaling innovative businesses, building resilient tech ecosystems, and fostering gender equity in industries traditionally dominated by men.
Africa Beyond 4IR (AB4IR), the host of this year’s summit, continues to champion digital innovation and capacity building. By providing platforms like W-WIITS, AB4IR reinforces its mission to create pathways for women and youth to thrive in the digital age, bridging skills gaps while unlocking opportunities for sustainable development.
This year’s edition is more than just a conference—it is a movement. It is a call to action to invest in women-led innovation, to support inclusive incubation, and to reimagine the role of women as trailblazers in science, technology, and business.
As the conversations unfold and collaborations take shape, W-WIITS 2025 stands as proof that the future of innovation is diverse, inclusive, and powered by women
The W-WIITS Summit brings together women innovators, thought leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the globe. The event highlights the vital role of women in shaping the future of technology and driving inclusive economic growth, particularly within the context of Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
With sessions spanning artificial intelligence, digital inclusion, fintech, creative industries, and incubation programs, the summit emphasizes how women are not only participating in, but also leading, transformative change. Keynote speakers and panelists share insights on scaling innovative businesses, building resilient tech ecosystems, and fostering gender equity in industries traditionally dominated by men.
Africa Beyond 4IR (AB4IR), the host of this year’s summit, continues to champion digital innovation and capacity building. By providing platforms like W-WIITS, AB4IR reinforces its mission to create pathways for women and youth to thrive in the digital age, bridging skills gaps while unlocking opportunities for sustainable development.
This year’s edition is more than just a conference—it is a movement. It is a call to action to invest in women-led innovation, to support inclusive incubation, and to reimagine the role of women as trailblazers in science, technology, and business.
As the conversations unfold and collaborations take shape, W-WIITS 2025 stands as proof that the future of innovation is diverse, inclusive, and powered by women
