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National Women’s Summit 2026 to feature Geisha Speed Mentoring session
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Key Points
- The Geisha Speed Mentoring Session will be a key feature of the 8th National Women’s Summit & Expo 2026 in Accra, Ghana.
- Organized by Charterhouse Productions in partnership with Geisha, MTN Ghana, and the Executive Women’s Network Ghana, it aims to connect emerging young women with accomplished female leaders.
- The session focuses on intergenerational engagement, allowing seasoned leaders to share insights, experiences, and networks with the next generation of women entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Participants will receive practical advice on career development, entrepreneurship, personal branding, navigating male-dominated industries, and building professional networks.
- The summit, held in celebration of International Women’s Day, aims to advance women's leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and economic empowerment in Ghana.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it directly addresses gender inequality in leadership and entrepreneurship, fostering a pipeline of skilled women leaders and innovators. By empowering young women through mentorship and networking, it contributes significantly to human capital development, driving economic growth and promoting more inclusive societal progress across the nation.
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