Dubai to host TIWLC and African Marketplace 2026

The International Woman Leadership Conference (TIWLC) and the African Marketplace (AMP) Dubai 2026 are scheduled to take place in Dubai from October 7 to 12. Organized by the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA), the six-day program aims to foster leadership, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.

The fifth edition of TIWLC will run from October 7 to 9, hosting women leaders from Africa, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Europe, and North America. The event will include masterclasses, networking sessions, and discussions on career development and work-life balance.

Following the conference, the second edition of the African Marketplace will be held from October 10 to 12. Organizers expect over 4,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors from over 20 countries, representing sectors such as technology, fashion, food, and wellness to connect businesses with prospective buyers and investors.