Summit format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
Two-day KICC summit for women and allies in STEM, innovation and technology, with active tickets and a KES 500,000 founder Pitch Arena.
Complete summit details
Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 runs 3–4 September 2026 at KICC in Nairobi under the theme 'Discovering Talent. Driving Innovation. Shaping Africa’s Future.' The summit includes leadership, policy, innovation, networking and an Innovation Showcase & Expo. Its Pitch Arena is open to summit ticket holders who meet the business eligibility requirements.
Eligibility requirements
Summit tickets are available to students and other attendees. The separate Pitch Arena requires a registered business, tax compliance, proven market reach and summit registration, with supporting business and traction information requested in the application.
Tips for this summit
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Pitch Arena applicants should have business registration, tax-compliance and traction information ready; summit ticket registration is required.
- Check whether participation is open registration, competitive selection, nomination or invitation-only.
- Review funding, travel, accommodation, visa-support and delegate-fee terms separately; “fully funded” should be confirmed on the official source.
- Prepare a concise professional profile and motivation statement focused on the summit theme and expected participant contribution.
Verification notes
Official WITIA summit page confirms 3–4 September 2026 at KICC Nairobi with active ticketing. Current passes shown are KES 1,500 student, KES 3,000 one-day, KES 5,500 two-day and KES 20,000 VIP. The organizer also states a KES 500,000 cash prize for the winning Pitch Arena founder; because summit ticket rates vary by category, no single attendee fee is encoded.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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