- 28–29 August 2026
- MUSON Centre, Lagos
- 9am - 4pm
600+ Women from
Across Africa
Global
Thought Leaders
Transformational
Conversations
Speakers
’Seyi Jolayemi (SDJ)
Systems Coach, Transformation Architect, and Institution Builder
Khadijah Okunnu
Business Innovator, Strategic Communications Leader, Social Impact Architect
Prof. Joy Onyesoh
Clarity Coach, Consultant, Facilitator, Organizer, Trainer, Inspirational speaker, and Researcher
Eden A. Onwuka
Speaker, Author, Small Business Consultant, A Woman And Half
Ronkeposh Adeniyi
Director, Le Poshe School
Dr. Tola Bamigbaiye
Chief Executive Officer, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria
Obinna Onunkwo
Chief Executive Officer, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria
Iquo Ukoh
Culinary Expert, Founder, 1Q Food Platter
Atunyota Akpobome (Aka Alibaba)
Veteran Comedian,
Master of Ceremonies, Actor
Karen Ubani–Alli
Founder & Creative Director,
Karen Ubani Clothing
Dr. Michelle McKinney Hammond
Best-selling Author, Emmy Award-winning TV Host, International Speaker, Life Coach, Singer/Songwriter, Actress/Producer
The UpYouWomen Story: Transforming Women, Transforming Futures
For years, the UpYouWomen Foundation has been on a mission: to build whole women—women empowered in purpose, confident in identity, and equipped to lead with impact.
Over the past three conferences, hundreds of women from across Nigeria and Africa have gathered to learn, connect, and transform, guided by world-class faculty, global thought leaders, and inspirational changemakers.
Women have walked away restored, empowered, and equipped—with breakthroughs in confidence, leadership, and personal wholeness. Lives have been transformed, communities impacted, and networks strengthened across the continent.
Our founder, Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem, envisioned a space where women could rise beyond their circumstances, but it is the collective power and transformation of the women themselves that have made UpYouWomen what it is today.
This year, UpYouWomen Conference 2026: Aligned: Positioned For Purpose and Impact, brings together 600+ women, world-class faculty, and transformational conversations—with a special online experience for our diaspora sisters, so women everywhere can join, learn, and be transformed.
Because the world doesn’t just need successful women…
It needs whole women.
Why Wholeness Matters
In a world that measures women by titles, achievements, and outward success, it’s easy to forget the most important foundation: the wholeness of the woman.
At UpYouWomen Conference 2026, we focus on building the whole woman—body, mind, spirit, and purpose. Because a woman who is whole:
1. Leads with clarity—knows her purpose and aligns actions with values
2. Influences with impact—decisions ripple into communities
3. Thrives under pressure—resilient, confident, unwavering
4. Connects deeply—with herself, other women, and the world
This is more than personal growth. It’s a movement empowering women to rise fully, step into leadership, entrepreneurship, and influence without compromise.
Whether in Lagos or online, this conference is designed to restore, empower, and equip women to live fully aligned with purpose and create lasting impact.
What Women Will Experience
Transformational Learning
- Insights from world-class faculty & global thought leaders
- Workshops, panels, and masterclasses on leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, and personal growth
- Practical tools to align your purpose with impact
Deep Connections
- Network with 600+ women from across Africa
- Build relationships with mentors, peers, and collaborators
- Join a global online community for diaspora participants
Personal Restoration
- Guided experiences to heal, reflect, and reset
- Sessions on mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness
- Tools to overcome setbacks and step confidently into your next season
Impactful Conversations
- Hear stories of women who have triumphed over adversity
- Engage in interactive discussions that spark transformation
- Leave inspired to create change in your life, community, and beyond
A Life-Changing Experience
- Renewed sense of purpose, clarity, and confidence
- Access to actionable strategies for real-life impact
- Join a movement creating ripple effects across Africa and the diaspora
Our World-Class Faculty
We bring together Africa’s most inspiring women and global thought leaders. They bring:
Expert knowledge from diverse industries
Practical tools & strategies you can apply immediately
Stories of resilience and triumph to motivate your next step
Past and current faculty include CEOs, changemakers, innovators, and leaders committed to helping women live and lead from wholeness.
By attending, you’ll gain exclusive access to:
Direct Q&A sessions
Mentorship & guidance
Networking across a continent-wide support system
Who Should Attend & Why
UpYouWomen Conference 2026 is for women ready to rise fully into purpose, power, and potential.
Attend if you are:
- Seeking clarity, alignment, and direction
- A leader, entrepreneur, or professional expanding influence
- Eager to connect with like-minded peers across Africa and the diaspora
- Investing in personal growth, wholeness, and resilience
- Ready to overcome setbacks and live fully aligned
Why attend?
- Restore, empower, and equip yourself with tools that work
- Learn from world-class faculty and thought leaders
- Join a vibrant community of 600+ women
- Experience transformational conversations and mentorship
- Gain actionable insights to lead, influence, and create change
Because the world doesn’t just need successful women…
It needs whole women.
How to Join & Reserve Your Seat
UpYouWomen Conference 2026 is for women ready to rise fully into purpose, power, and potential.
Attend In Person – Lagos
- Be part of 600+ women from across Africa
- Experience live workshops, panels, and networking
Join Online – Diaspora Access
- Participate from anywhere in the world
- Access live-streamed sessions, workshops, and networking
Don’t Wait – Seats Are Limited
- In-person seats filling fast
- Online ensures you don’t miss a transformative moment
Register today to secure your spot and begin your journey to wholeness
Invest in yourself. Align your purpose. Create impact.
Conference Highlights & Key Experiences
Because the world doesn’t just need successful women…
It needs whole women.
Testimonials & Past Impact
UpYouWomen changed my life. I left the conference with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. I’m now leading my business and my community with impact!
– Adaora, Lagos, Nigeria
Being part of the diaspora online was amazing! I felt connected, supported, and inspired, even from thousands of miles away.
– Chinyere, Washington D.C., USA
From personal healing to professional growth, every aspect was transformational. I’ve gained not just knowledge, but actionable strategies.
– Fatoumata, Accra, Ghana
The sessions with the faculty were eye-opening. I now feel equipped to make real change.
– Thandi, Johannesburg, South Africa
Impact:
- Hundreds of women transformed
- Stronger networks & mentorships formed
- Tangible growth in leadership, business, and wholeness
- Ripple effects in communities across Africa & diaspora
Your Invitation & Final Call to Action
This is more than a conference. It’s a movement. A gathering of women committed to living aligned, purposeful, and impactful lives.
Build relationships that inspire, support, and last a lifetime
Interact with world-class faculty, thought leaders, and changemakers
Gain practical tools, strategies, and insights to align purpose with impact
Walk away restored, empowered, and equipped to lead, influence, and create change from wholeness
Whether in Lagos or online, this is your chance to be part of a growing network of women transforming themselves and the world around them.
The world doesn’t just need successful women…
It needs whole women.
Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. This is your moment.
- 28–29 August 2026
- MUSON Centre, Lagos
- Online Access Available