The State of Female Entrepreneurship Summit Is Coming
206 countries. 5 days. 7 parallel streams. One historic week.
The numbers are staggering. According to the World Bank, closing the female founder gap could add trillion to global GDP. SoFE Summit is our contribution to making that happen — not through another panel discussion, but by giving every country a seat at the table and a microphone.
What Makes SoFE Different
Traditional conferences recycle the same voices from the same markets. SoFE dismantles that model entirely. Every country has a dedicated 45-minute session led by a female entrepreneur actually building a business there. 30 minutes presenting. 15 minutes of live global Q&A. All recorded and permanently archived.
There are 30 industry stages spanning Agriculture, Fintech, Healthcare, Fashion, AI, Clean Energy, and more. 20 executive roles are available — from Host and Presenter to Watch Party Host, Ambassador, and Technology & Streaming. You can apply to speak, nominate a founder you believe in, or volunteer to help run the summit.
The Programme
Day 1 (Mon 3 Aug): Africa & the Middle East — Foundations, resilience, and the rise of African and Arab female founders.
Day 2 (Tue 4 Aug): Asia & the Pacific — Scale, innovation, and the emerging market entrepreneurship revolution.
Day 3 (Wed 5 Aug): Europe — Established markets, regulation, and the next generation of European founders.
Day 4 (Thu 6 Aug): The Americas — Investment, diaspora entrepreneurship, and social enterprise.
Day 5 (Fri 7 Aug): Global Convergence — Cross-country dialogue, the first SoFE Awards ceremony, and closing.
Operating hours: 06:00–22:00 UTC each day. Each country session: 30-min presentation + 15-min live Q&A. All sessions recorded.
How to Get Involved
Apply to speak or nominate a founder: Browse 206 country stages, select your role, and submit your application at /opportunities/. Applications are reviewed by the LEC programme team. Approved speakers are featured in the global speaker directory.
Register to attend: Day passes from £5. All-access from £49. Premium access including recordings and slides for £99. Register at the official event page.
Join the community: Sign up at /sofe-join/ to receive updates, speaker announcements, and early access to the programme. The SoFE community counter is already at 177 and growing.
Spread the word: Download pre-designed social media assets at /share/ and help us reach every country.
Why Now
Female founders worldwide face a structural visibility gap. They build businesses, create jobs, and transform communities — yet their stories rarely reach global audiences. SoFE Summit changes that. By giving every country a stage, we’re creating the most comprehensive discovery engine for female entrepreneurship ever built.
This is not another webinar. It’s 206 countries speaking at the same time, in the same week, on the same platform — produced by Ladies Entrepreneurship Club with Pods in Accra, Dubai, Kigali, London, and New York.
Your Country Needs Your Voice
Whether you’re a founder with a story, a professional who wants to volunteer, or someone who knows a woman who should be on that stage — this is your moment. Apply. Nominate. Register. Share.
3–7 August 2026 · Virtual · Global · 206 Countries · Tickets from £5 early bird
SoFE Summit Landing Page | Apply or Nominate | Register
💬 Let’s talk: Which country stage are you most excited to see? Drop your country in the comments.
