By Jerromie S. Walters
Pretoria, South Africa – The 2025 Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit, a landmark event celebrating a decade of vision, resilience, and transformation, is set to take place at Time Square in Pretoria, South Africa. Among the distinguished speakers is Leelai M. Kpukuyou, Executive Director of Global Impact Consultancy, who will join Africa’s most dynamic changemakers to discuss bold steps needed to break barriers, redefine leadership, and drive real impact.
Since its inception, the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit has been a pivotal platform for amplifying the voices of women, redefining leadership in business, policy, and social impact. This year’s summit, marking its 10th anniversary, continues this tradition by honoring International Women’s Day on March 8, celebrating the achievements and resilience of women across Africa and the world.
Shaping the Future
“I am honored to join the 2025 Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit,” said Leelai M. Kpukuyou. “This milestone event is not just a reflection on the past but a moment to shape the future. Together, we will build, disrupt, and lead to claim spaces once beyond our reach. Join me and a powerhouse of trailblazing women as we ignite the next decade of African excellence. Your voice matters, your presence is power.”
The 2025 summit, themed “To The Power Of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter”, will feature exclusive panels, talks, one-on-one interviews, and fireside chats. It will salute African ingenuity and the power of the female collective, connecting the dots between the doers and their impactful actions. The event will attract top-tier speakers, including global billionaires, Hollywood celebrities, Olympian sports stars, corporate titans, and Grammy-winning artists, offering curated conversations on engaging topics and trends.
A Blockbuster Production
From the drawing board to the live stage, the summit promises to be a blockbuster production, resonating across multiple platforms. It will showcase the best of Forbes Woman Africa’s award-winning editorial content, making it a must-do event on the annual calendar.
As the summit celebrates its 10th birthday, it invites all to be part of this transformative journey. The event will not only honor the past decade’s achievements but also set the stage for the next chapter of African excellence.
The Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of women across Africa and the world. Since its inception, it has been a platform for amplifying women’s voices, redefining leadership, and driving social impact. The 2025 summit marks its 10th anniversary, featuring top-tier speakers and curated content on the most pressing topics and trends.
On the other hand, Leelai M. Kpukuyou is the Executive Director of Global Impact Consultancy, an organization dedicated to driving real impact through innovative solutions and leadership. She is also a women’s rights advocate and a renowned changemaker, Leelai has been instrumental in breaking barriers across various sectors.
