Women in Housing and Construction Network Conference 2026
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Join us for two powerful days of connection and leadership for women shaping Africa’s built environment.
Workshop
Interactive sessions designed to equip you with practical skills, innovative tools, and fresh insights to thrive in the built environment.
Networking
Connect with like-minded professionals, mentors, and leaders to build meaningful relationships and future collaborations.
Marketplace
Explore a vibrant showcase of products, services, and innovations from women-led brands and industry partners.
Awards
Celebrate outstanding women and organizations breaking barriers and making impactful contributions to housing and construction.
WHCN 2026
Background:
The housing and construction industry remains one of Africa’s largest employment sectors—but women remain underrepresented in decision-making, technical, and entrepreneurial roles. WHCN is hosting its inaugural conference to spotlight female contributions, address the barriers women face, and create a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and empowerment.
Objectives
• Promote gender inclusion and equity in the housing and construction industry
• Provide capacity-building and mentorship opportunities
• Highlight innovations and success stories led by women
• Connect stakeholders, investors, and government partners to drive change
• Launch WHCN’s annual agenda and signature programs
Target Audience
• Female professionals in housing, construction, real estate, architecture, engineering, etc.
• Women-led startups and artisans in the built sector
• Policymakers, government agencies, private sector players
• Donors, NGOs, academia, and development partners
Key Activities
• High-level keynote sessions and panel discussions
• Breakout masterclasses and technical workshops
• Networking forums and B2B sessions
• Launch of WHCN Awards and Mentorship Circle
• Marketplace showcasing women-owned products and innovations
Outcomes
• A strengthened network of women in the built environment
• Increased awareness of gender equity issues and solutions
• Policy recommendations and action points
• Recognition of women who are changing the landscape
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Registration & Breakfast
We have dedicated tracks for every industry Whether you want to hire tech’s top talent meet with the policymakers influencing
Speech: Marketing Matters!
How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those in 2020
Lunch Break
We bring over 2,600 journalists from the world’s leading publications to Web Summit. They’re part of the reason why the event
Speech: Cultures of Creativity
We can also work with you on bespoke content packages that will tell your story on a global scale. people who dictate how quickly
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