Bridges of Impact 2026
She-EO’s 2026 Bridges of Impact:
Why Attend Bridges of Impact Africa 2026?
Your next opportunity may not come from another application, another email, or another qualification.
It may come from a conversation. Bridges of Impact Africa is designed to put you in the room with people, ideas, and opportunities that can help you move forward.
Come if you are looking for:
Career Opportunities
Connect with employers, recruiters, executives, and professionals who can help you navigate your next career move.Mentorship & Guidance
Meet experienced leaders who can share the lessons, perspectives, and connections that can help you make better decisions.Business Growth
If you're building a business, gain access to founders, investors, mentors, and potential collaborators who can help you move from surviving to scaling.Practical Career Support
Get your CV reviewed, participate in mock interviews, and receive practical guidance to help you present yourself with greater confidence.Meaningful Connections
Build relationships across industries, sectors, and generations. The person you meet could become your next mentor, employer, client, partner, or collaborator.Knowledge & Exposure
Engage in conversations around careers, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, purpose, and the future of work.Access to Opportunity
This is not simply a room where people exchange business cards. It is a space intentionally designed to help connect people to possibilities.
What Can You Expect?
Our carefully curated agenda will include:
CV Reviews & Career Clinics
Mock Interviews
Career & Leadership Conversations
Mentorship & Networking
Entrepreneurship & Business Conversations
Founder/Investor Connections
Expert Panels & Fireside Conversations
Pitch & Business Support
Opportunities for Collaboration, Employment & Mentorship
See the full agenda below: 8AM - 4PM on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
08:00 – 09:00 - Arrival
Registration
Networking
Sign-ups open for Village Square Sessions
08:55 – 09:00 - Commencement
09:00 – 09:15 - Opening Remarks
09:15 – 09:45 - The Bridge Conversations I
09:45 – 10:45 - Empire - HERfrica Mentees’ Pitch Presentations
10:45 – 11:00 - Break
11:00 – 12:00 - Panel: C-Suite - God Bless The Broken Roads
12:00 – 13:00 - Networking Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 - Bridge the Gap: Impact Hubs at the Village Square:
Career Compass Hub
Career Accelerator Hub
Climate, Energy, Ag & Food Systems Hub
Creative Economy Hub
Business Builder Hub
Money Matters Lab
15:00 – 15:30 - The Bridge Conversations II
15:30 – 16:00 - From Inspiration to Action
Reflections from Hub Leaders
Audience Commitments
Partner Acknowledgements
Closing Charge
16:00 - Adjourn
Who Should Attend? Bridges of Impact is for:
Students & Final-Year Students
Preparing to make the transition from university to the world of work.Recent Graduates & NYSC Members
Looking for direction, employment, mentorship, or their next opportunity.Young & Mid-Career Professionals
Ready to grow, transition, reposition, or take their careers to the next level.Entrepreneurs & Founders
Looking for customers, mentors, investors, collaborators, or practical support.Executives & Industry Leaders
Looking to share knowledge, mentor emerging talent, discover new ideas, and give back.Investors & Partners
Looking to discover promising founders, ideas, and impact-driven opportunities.
Your Time Is an Investment. Make It Count.
You could spend another day applying for opportunities, searching for answers, and trying to figure it out alone. Or you could spend a day in a room designed to help you find the people, knowledge, and opportunities that move you forward.
One conversation could lead to a job.
One introduction could lead to a partnership.
One mentor could change your direction.
One connection could open a door you didn't know existed.
Come ready to connect.
Come ready to learn.
Come ready to be seen.
Come ready to build your bridge.
Ticket Price:
Final-Year Students/Pre & Post NYSC members/Graduates but unemployed - 2,500
Graduates and employed/Business Owners - 5,000
Ready to join us?
Attendance is by Expression of Interest.