Conference Program
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SIAF 4th Biennial Conference & AGM 2026
Explore the programme for the Soroptimist International Africa Federation 4th Biennial Conference & AGM, taking place at Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi, from 24–27 September 2026, under the theme Leading the Way to Empowerment and Sustainability in Africa and Beyond.
Thursday, 24 September
Arrival & Welcome
Arrival & Registration
Speaker / Lead: Delegates
Welcome Reception
Speaker / Lead: Secretariat
Friday, 25 September
Leadership Dialogues, Health, Rights & Economic Empowerment, and Breakout Sessions
Registration
Speaker / Lead: Registration Team
Entertainment
Speaker / Lead: Maasai Dancers
High-Level Leadership Dialogues: “Leading the Way: To Empowerment & Sustainability in Africa and Beyond”
Speaker / Lead: Jesca Oredo; Mary Muia; Federation Presidents/Representatives; Mariet Verhoef-Cohen
Speech by President, Soroptimist International — “Leading the Way: Empowering Women and Girls for a Sustainable Africa”
Speaker / Lead: Renata Trottmann Probst
Keynote: “Lighting the Path: Bridging Gaps in Health, Education, and Rights to Transform Africa’s Future”
Speaker / Lead: Prof. Anne-Beatrice Kihara
Official Opening: “Strengthening Resilient Health Systems: Gender-Responsive Pandemic Preparedness and Cross-Border Collaboration Across Africa”
Speaker / Lead: PS Mary Muthoni
“Catalyzing Africa’s Future: Public-Private Synergy in Women’s Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Growth”
Speaker / Lead: Jubril Adenenji, GTBank Kenya Managing Director
Q&A
Speaker / Lead: Panel Speakers
Coffee & Press Conference
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Financing Health Equity — “De-risking Futures: Health Financing, Inclusion, and Women’s Economic Resilience”
Speaker / Lead: Njeri Jomo
Mental Health Resilience — “Mind, Body, and Resilience: Prioritizing Mental Health in Africa’s Transformation”
Speaker / Lead: Marion Stetchy
Strategic Leadership Partnerships for Sustainable Impact / Justice & Forensics Bridge
Speaker / Lead: Michelle J. Burnett; Dr. Kizzie Shako
Q&A
Speaker / Lead: Panel Speakers
Lunch
Speaker / Lead: —
Young Soroptimists: Mentoring
Speaker / Lead: Alvine Sangja Muaaikej
Digital Leadership — The Power of Mentorship: Shaping the Next Generation of Female Leaders in Finance
Speaker / Lead: Laura Fisayo-Kolawole
Gender Equality & Youth Leadership
Speaker / Lead: Phenny Ogembo
Q&A
Speaker / Lead: Breakout Speakers
Sustainability & Innovation
Speaker / Lead: Amb. Dr. Christine Obaigwa Owinyi
Eco-Innovation
Speaker / Lead: Rosemary Atieno
Leadership Empowerment
Speaker / Lead: Gladys Muhunyo; Wilhemina Asiamah
Sustainability & Innovation Q&A
Speaker / Lead: Ravaka Randrianarimanana
Global Voice, Equal Power — Equitable Access & Influence: Driving Social Impact & Global Change Through Public Service
Speaker / Lead: Dr. Sandra Michelle
A Global Voice, Equal Power / Beyond Representation
Speaker / Lead: Jan Roberts; Dr. Arthie Moore-Robberts
From Voice to Action — Digital Leadership
Speaker / Lead: Carol Kakooza Kyazze
Q&A
Speaker / Lead: Panel Speakers
Coffee
Speaker / Lead: —
Breakout Reports
Speaker / Lead: Moderators
SIAF Film
Speaker / Lead: —
Leadership Dinner
Speaker / Lead: —
Saturday, 26 September
Peace, Justice, Awards & Closing
Registration
Speaker / Lead: Registration Team
Entertainment
Speaker / Lead: Maasai Dancers
Keynote: Operational Justice — From Incarceration to Economic Restoration
Speaker / Lead: Teresa Njoroge
Keynote: Global Health, Climate Justice, and Leadership — Shaping a Sustainable Future for Africa and the World
Speaker / Lead: Amb. Dr. Josephine Ojiambo
Navigating Niche Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Modern Africa
Speaker / Lead: Dr. Mercy Korir
Q&A
Speaker / Lead: Panel Speakers
Coffee
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Peace, Security & Strategic Governance — Beyond Conflict: Public Sector Transformation, Security and Sustainable Governance
Speaker / Lead: Jacqueline K. Njeru
Navigating the Backlash: Resilience, Rights, & Resistance in Advocacy
Speaker / Lead: Lucy Karambu
Next Generation, Leadership & Storytelling — Cracking the Nut: Storytelling, Education and Next Generation Empowerment for Sustainable Change Across Africa
Speaker / Lead: Nancy Odero
Q&A
Speaker / Lead: Panel Speakers
Lunch
Speaker / Lead: —
Best Practice Awards
Speaker / Lead: Martha Pufong
Special Peace Award
Speaker / Lead: Mary Muia
Change of Insignia
Speaker / Lead: Mary Muia
Video Announcements
Speaker / Lead: —
Closing
Speaker / Lead: Jesca Oredo
Closing
Speaker / Lead: Mary Muia
Dinner & Dance
Speaker / Lead: —
Sunday, 27 September
AGM & Close
SIAF AGM
Speaker / Lead: —
Coffee
Speaker / Lead: —
AGM Continued
Speaker / Lead: —
AGM Q&A
Speaker / Lead: —
Lunch
Speaker / Lead: —
Departure
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