Women In Tech Summit
Kenya 2026
A Summit Built for Changemakers Driving Tech’s Evolution.
The tech industry is evolving? Are you ready to lead the change.
WIT Summit Kenya 2026 is your catalyst for career transformation.
Where Women in Tech come to elevate their expertise, build powerful networks, and create the impact they're meant to make for themselves, their communities, and the future of African innovation.
Connect with trailblazers. Learn from innovators. Accelerate your growth. Because when we rise together, we transform entire industries.
Every talk, every connection, every session, every moment is designed to accelerate your journey in tech.
Whether you're scaling new heights, pioneering solutions, or charting your path, this summit will equip you with the tools, networks, and confidence to create the impact you envision.
A Stage for You
Whether you're attending or speaking, you belong on this stage. Your presence shapes the future.
Real Connections
Meet industry leaders, future collaborators, and ambitious professionals, where meaningful relationships spark real opportunities.
Career Growth
Workshops, panels, and sessions designed to level up your skills, strengthen your presence, and accelerate your trajectory.
Mentorship Access
Learn directly from industry pioneers and rising stars. Ask questions, get advice, and gain insights from experts across all tech domains.
Who We Are & Why We Care
Over the past 4 years,Tambua Women in Tech has amplified voices globally — celebrating 350+ women across Africa, Europe, and the Americas through shoutouts and storytelling. And building onto this initiative, we are hosting our 1st ever Women In Tech summit to bring together these voices in one space.
Anchored in career growth, the Women in Tech Summit Kenya 2026 champions this year's theme "Beyond Systems: Thrive. Build. Govern." calling every woman in tech to rise boldly. We're creating a space where ambition meets opportunity, where stories turn into strategy, and where women across Kenya and beyond unite to shape the future of technology together.
Backed by the
Communities that Move Us
This summit isn't just powered by ideas—it's driven by collective action. From local networks to global movements, these organizations are championing the next generation of African women in tech. They've invested, advocated, and committed to something transformative. Because when we unite our voices, we amplify our impact.
Because when one of us shows up, we all rise.
Meet the Women Leading the Conversation
These aren't just speakers—they're trailblazers who've navigated your challenges, celebrated breakthrough moments, and are ready to accelerate your growth.
Keynote Speakers
"I'm building the space I wish existed when I was starting out." – Maureen Josephine
Maureen Josephine
Founder - Tambua Women In Tech | Software Engineer | GDE
Anie Akpe
Founder and Executive Director of AWIT | Fintech Leader
Lilian Nyawira
Senior Tech Leader at Safaricom | Cloud Infrastructure & Women in Tech Advocate
Vyrone Ochola
Trade and Economic Inclusion Officer at TISA
Panelists
Different perspectives. Shared wisdom. Their experiences connect the dots in ways only real journeys can.
Speakers
Real voices. Honest journeys. Everything they say will land differently—because they've walked where you're walking.
What to Expect at WIT Summit
Kenya 2026
A powerful 2-Day experience filled with keynotes, panels, intimate workshops, live mentoring, and plenty of good vibes. From technical mastery to leadership transitions to executive presence, we've designed sessions that honor your ambitions, not just your current role.
| Time | Main Conference Room | Breakout Room |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and WelcomeCheck-in and welcome coffee (MC: Allela Eunice & Valentine Rutto) Welcome | — |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony & WelcomeOfficial opening and welcome remarks Opening | — |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote: So, How Did We Get Here Anyway?Keynote by Maureen J KeynoteLeadership | - |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break & NetworkingCoffee break and networking opportunity Break | — |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Panel: Women Leading in Data & AI & CyberSecPanel discussion moderated by Allela A PanelData & AICybersecurity | Owning Your Space – Breaking Into Tech Before You're 'Ready' by Esther Oyoo |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Product Management, UX/UI, DevOpsTalk by Latifa Noor ProductWorkshop | Workshop: 101 Ways to MVP by Jennifer D. Daniel |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Panel: Product Innovation & Future of TechPanel moderated by Val Rutto PanelProductInnovation | Talk: Figma Make It, Copilot Build It by Kayuyu Mwaura |
From the Women Making It
Happen
WIT Summit Kenya 2025 was our first edition, but the impact is already unfolding. Meet the changemakers, thought leaders, and visionaries who are driving this movement forward.
WIT Summit Host | Founder-Tambua | Software Engineer | GDE
Maureen Josephine
Founder, CEO & Product Designer Kenyan Design Konversations
Chantelle Kyendereta
Google Developer Expert | Engineering Manager
Hannah Olukoye
Software Engineer | Tech Speaker | Data Scientist
Kendi J
Mobile | Game developer | Marketing | WTM Ambassador
Ijeoma Ella Ogbonna
Co-Founder - Mentor Match Kenya | GHC Scholar
Atieno Allela
Senior Community Manager - AltSchool Africa
Tabitha Kavyuu
Software Developer | Co-Founder Africa Vibe Coders
Cynthia Kamau
Flutteristas Mombasa Lead | Community Partnership lead
Lina Mwakitawa
"This summit is a long time coming. We deserve a space that reflects our brilliance."
Lilian N.
Speaker
"We've moved beyond seeking space to creating the landscape. The future is NOW"
Maureen Josephine
Summit Host
"It's more than a tech event. It's a love letter to every woman who ever doubted she belonged in tech."
Kyendereta
Organizing Committee
Partner With Us
We're seeking visionary partners who understand that investing in women in tech means investing in innovation itself. Sponsoring WIT Summit Kenya 2026 goes beyond brand exposure—it's about shaping the future of African technology leadership. Let's build something bold, together.
1 ticket, 2 Days.
Choose a pass that fits your journey—whether you're just starting out or leading teams, there's a seat for you.
Rising Builder Pass (Student Ticket)
For emerging builders stepping confidently into the room. Designed for students and early-career women in STEM ready to grow, connect, and explore what's possible.
Affordable access designed for young women in STEM.
LeadHER Architect Pass (Regular Ticket)
For those leading, designing, and shaping systems that matter. Built for tech professionals and enthusiasts who are actively building, scaling, and influencing their fields.
Full access to all summit sessions & workshops for 2 days.
Step up, stand out, and build the career connections you've been craving.
Executive Circle (4 Seats)
KES 3,000 per person
Save KES 2,000 as a teamFor teams driving influence, decisions, and collective impact. Perfect for organizations, communities, and groups who want to experience the summit together.
KES 12,000 (Save KES 2,000)
All passes include access to digital resources and post-event content
The Summit We've All Been Waiting For.
One space. One voice.
One mission...
to rise beyond limits.
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