FLAIR Summit 2026

Royal Leonardo Hotel, Tower Bridge, London

5–7 October 2026

The FLAIR Summit (First Ladies of Africa Impact & Resilience) is a premier global platform convening women leaders, visionaries, and changemakers from across Africa and the diaspora to drive solutions for Africa's most pressing developmental, social, and climate challenges.

The FLAIR Summit (First Ladies of Africa Impact & Resilience) is a premier global platform convening women leaders, visionaries, and changemakers from across Africa and the diaspora to drive solutions for Africa's most pressing developmental, social, and climate challenges.

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Agenda

Monday, 5 October 2026 – Pre-Summit Events

Exclusive VIP Launch Reception

⏱ 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM   FLAIR Summit 2026 Launch Reception

Speaker(s) to be confirmed

📍 House of Lords, Parliament Square, London SW1A

Join us for an exclusive launch reception welcoming delegates to FLAIR Summit 2026. Network with fellow delegates and get a preview of the exciting days ahead.

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 – Main Conference Day

Exclusive VIP Launch Reception

⏱ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM   FLAIR Summit 2026 Main Conference Day

📍 Royal Leonardo Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, London E1 8GP

Inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Topics include leadership, governance, economic empowerment, and innovation across key industries.

⏱ 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM   House of Commons Debate: International Trade Opportunities

📍 House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

An insightful debate on international trade opportunities with a focus on emerging markets and post-Brexit trade strategies. Discussion of opportunities for African businesses.

⏱ 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM   London Stock Exchange Market Closing VIP Reception Exclusive networking with industry leaders and investors

📍 London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7LS

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 – Roundtables & Awards Gala

Industry Roundtables, Plenary Sessions & Evening Gala Dinner

⏱ 08:30 AM - 01:00 PM   Roundtable Discussions on Key Industry Topics

  • Roundtable A: Women in Technology & Innovation | Breaking barriers in STEM fields and building mentorship networks.
  • Roundtable B: Arts, Culture & Creative Industries | Celebrating African women's achievements in arts and cultural leadership.
  • Roundtable C: Community Building & Social Impact | Strategies for creating sustainable and resilient African communities.

⏱ 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM   Presentation & Feedback of Roundtable Sessions

Key insights and recommendations from roundtable discussions

⏱ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM   Networking Lunch

⏱ 06:00 PM - 02:30 PM   FLAIR Awards Gala Dinner

Evening celebration recognizing Africa's leading women

📍 Royal Leonardo Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, London E1 8GP