Women summit

African Diaspora Women Summit 2026

The 3rd African Diaspora Women’s Summit will take place from 17th–19th November 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Hosted by the Australian African Institute, (ASRIC), the Circle of Global Business Women, supported by our global international University partners.

This international gathering brings together leading women from across the Global African Diaspora. The summit serves as a dynamic global platform for dialogue, collaboration, and collective action.

The summit will explore how African women across continents are shaping leadership, strengthening communities, advancing economic empowerment, and influencing global conversations in politics, business, academia, STEMM, culture, and social impact.

What You'll Gain

Objectives To

Amplify & Celebrate the often-unheralded achievements of African Diaspora Women.
Strategise & Empower: Develop actionable strategies to overcome systemic challenges, including racism and discrimination in professional spheres.
Network & Build: Forge a powerful, sustainable global network of sisterhood and mutual support.
Influence & Advocate: Position the collective as a formidable force for policy influence and social change in Australia and globally.