Absa brings “Here to Be” to life at the 2026 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit
Absa brought its 2026 platform, “Here to Be – A Force for Africa’s Future,” to life at the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, marking its second consecutive year as official banking partner and reinforcing its commitment to advancing women’s leadership and economic participation across the continent. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the 11th annual summit brought together over 1,000 women from more than 50 countries for a day of meaningful conversations, connection and shared insight. Discussions throughout the day explored leadership in uncertain times, the role of technology and innovation, sustainability, and the growing influence of women shaping Africa’s future. A key moment from the programme was Absa Group Chief Governance Officer, Prabashni Naidoo, who joined the opening panel discussion, “From the C-Suite: Lessons on Unlocking the Growth Mindset Amid Economic Uncertainties,” facilitated by Fifi Peters of CNBC Africa. Naidoo spoke to the importance of discipl...
