Global Leaders Set to Gather at IWA Series 14

Yetunde Ajanaku

November 27, 2025

The 14th edition of the Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) Conference is set to bring together leaders from across the globe to redefine leadership excellence. Scheduled for December 11th at the prestigious Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, VI, Lagos, this year’s conference carries the theme: “Leadership Redefined: Charting New Paths to Excellence.

More than just a conference, IWA Series 14 offers a premier platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and intellectual exchange, creating an empowering environment that prepares professionals for the year ahead.

Convened by Kemi Ajumobi, Group CEO of IWA Group, the event will feature an inspiring keynote address by H.E. Madam Sahle-Work Zewde, Former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, underscoring the conference’s position as a major platform for leadership conversations across Africa and beyond.

The Guest of Honour, H.E. Hon. Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development, will also be in attendance, further highlighting the significance of the event.

This edition brings together a dynamic mix of global and local leaders across finance, technology, energy, governance, and enterprise. Panel discussions and conversations will be expertly moderated by: Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu, Founder/CEO, Nairametrics, Ozim Ibeziako, Executive General Counsel, Africa, GE Vernova, Abiola Adediran, Partner, Genea Family Office

The conference will be anchored by Kayode Okikiolu, TV Anchor, Channels Television, who returns as the official MC.

Promising to be the most impactful edition yet, IWA Series 14 provides a critical platform for leaders to explore innovative strategies and chart new paths for personal and organizational excellence.