Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), a pan-African organization dedicated to advancing women's leadership, will host its 4th London Conference on Friday, June 26, 2026, at One Great George Street, The Institution of Civil Engineers, London. The conference, themed 'Meaningful Legacy: Power, Positioning, and Influence in a Changing World,' aims to convene distinguished global leaders, senior executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the UK, Europe, Africa, and the diaspora.
Confirmed Speakers
Speakers for the 2026 WIMBIZ London Conference include Julia Middleton, Founder of Common Purpose; Ibukun Awosika, Co-Founder of WIMBIZ and CEO of The Chair Centre; Sarah Fadoul Boulos, Founder and Chairperson of the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN); Will Anderson, MBE, Founder/Managing Partner of Oakbridge Advisory; Andrew Olowude, CTO of Xenet Ai; and Niamh White, Founder of Hospital Rooms. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Conference Focus
The event will explore how women in leadership can shape resilient institutions, drive sustainable growth, and build enduring impact amid geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, and evolving economic realities. WIMBIZ Executive Director Omowunmi Akingbohungbe noted that the concept of a 'Meaningful Legacy' resonates deeply in today's rapidly evolving world. 'The conference will explore how women can not only achieve professional success but also cultivate enduring influence that transcends generations and geographical boundaries,' she said.
Platform for Collaboration
Akingbohungbe confirmed that the London conference serves as a pivotal platform for cross-cultural dialogue and strategic collaboration, building on WIMBIZ's over two-decade legacy of inspiring, empowering, and equipping women for leadership roles. The 2026 edition comes at a crucial time, following recent reports such as the FTSE Women Leaders Review 2026, which revealed that while women now occupy 43 percent of FTSE 350 board positions, only eight percent of those companies have female CEOs, highlighting the persistent gap between board representation and executive leadership.
Agenda and Registration
Attendees can expect a keynote address, panel discussions, and interactive fireside conversations featuring prominent voices across business, public service, finance, international development, and other sectors. The conference agenda is designed to foster actionable insights, strategic networking, and collaborative opportunities across industries and regions. Registration is now open via https://bit.ly/wimbizlondonconference26.
