360 Woman Africa Annual Conference Brings Leaders in Business and Technology Together to Shape Women’s Future in the new Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The social enterprise holds its 8th annual conference, THE SHIFT, on 31 October, 2026 at Glitz Event Center, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos 360 Woman Africa is a non-profit organization that champions skills development for women in business and leadership. This year, it marks 10 years of bold, transformative impact and hosts its 8th annual conference. The conference convenes some of Nigeria’s most influential voices in banking, commerce, technology, and beauty- leaders who have built institutions and shaped industries- to help women navigate one of the defining shifts of our time: the rise of artificial intelligence.

Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria, will deliver the keynote. She will be joined by: Mrs. Tara Fela-Durotoye, founder, House of Tara International Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, CEO, Konga Group; Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, founder, Data Science Nigeria, Dr. Yvonne Chioma Ofodile, MD/CEO Zetile Oil and Gas Ltd, Zetile Stores Ltd and Founder, 360 Woman Africa amongst other leading global experts The theme of the conference is THE SHIFT: Designing Women’s Relevance in an AI-Intelligent World.

Through panel sessions and hands-on AI skills workshops, the speakers will share practical insights on how women can lead, build, and stay relevant in their careers, businesses, and lives as AI reshapes the economy. Dr. Yvonne Chioma Ofodile, founder of 360 Woman Africa and convener of the 360 Woman Africa Annual Conference , said: “AI is changing how careers, businesses and life work.

Women who quickly embrace, adapt, and learn to use it will 10x their businesses, homes, and careers. Those who do not may be left behind. This conference will show women how to use AI to build, scale and stay relevant in a fast-paced society.” More than 1,500 women founders, executives and professionals are expected to attend. Beyond the conference, 360 Woman Africa’s enterprise development platform for women-led businesses continues to lead boldly through its grant program, which has given out over ₦30 million to date.

Registration is open at www.360womanafrica.com. About 360 Woman Africa Founded in [2016] by Dr. Yvonne Chioma Ofodile, 360 Woman Africa is a leadership and enterprise development organisation equipping African women to lead, build and thrive in a modern economy. Its work spans the Annual Conference, enterprise training programmes including its Mini-MBA, and the 360 Woman Africa Enterprise Fund, which provides equity-free grants to women-led businesses.

About Dr. Yvonne Chioma Ofodile Dr. Yvonne Chioma Ofodile is the Founder and Convener of 360 Woman Africa and Chief Executive Officer of Zetile Group. A UK-certified coach, she has spent over a decade building platforms that connect women entrepreneurs to skills, networks and capital.