{"id":964,"date":"2026-05-13T06:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duchessafrica.org\/blog\/?p=964"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:30:16","slug":"duchess-africa-global-connect-2026-series-v-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duchessafrica.org\/blog\/duchess-africa-global-connect-2026-series-v-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DUCHESS AFRICA GLOBAL CONNECT 2026 \u2013 SERIES V"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Empowering Women Through Strategic Collaboration and Leadership Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Theme: The Role of Mindset and Strategic Relationships in Achieving Success<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duchess Africa Global Connect 2026 \u2013 Series V is a premier virtual leadership summit convening influential women leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and changemakers across Africa and the diaspora. The event focuses on how mindset transformation and strategic relationships drive sustainable success in leadership, business, and social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summit will hold on 31st May 2026 at 5:00 PM WAT via Zoom, creating a global virtual space for learning, dialogue, and meaningful connection among women committed to leadership growth and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Featured Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hon. 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The summit also includes interactive Q&amp;A sessions with speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summit is designed for women in leadership, entrepreneurs, NGO founders, corporate professionals, policymakers, mentors, advocates, and emerging changemakers committed to advancing leadership excellence and gender equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation is free but registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Register here:<br>https:\/\/qrco.de\/bgXwP3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duchess Africa Global Connect 2026 \u2013 Series V is more than an event; it is a strategic platform for empowerment, collaboration, and transformation. 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