Workshops & Networking Events – FoundHers

Where Real
Connections Happen

Thoughtfully crafted events and hands-on workshops where partnerships are formed, communities are built, and ambitious women find the support they need to grow.

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IWD Where it began

More Than Gatherings —
Moments That Matter

"These aren't just events. They are opportunities where real connections happen, new partnerships are formed, and people find the support they need to grow."

At FoundHers, we believe in the power of being in the same room — or the same platform — as other women who share your hunger and your vision. Our events are intentional spaces designed around what female founders actually need: access, community, and the clarity that comes from honest conversation.

From intimate networking nights to hands-on business workshops, every event is crafted to give you a return on your time — in the form of relationships, knowledge, and momentum.

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Every Format Designed
With Purpose

Each event format serves a different stage of growth. Find the one that meets you where you are.

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Networking Nights

Curated evenings designed for genuine connection. Meet investors, mentors, potential partners, and peers who understand the journey you're on.

Monthly
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Business Workshops

Hands-on, practical sessions led by seasoned experts covering essential business topics — from brand strategy to financial management and legal foundations.

Bi-monthly
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Conferences & Summits

Larger-format events where industry leaders, policymakers, and trailblazing women come together to share knowledge and shape the future of African business.

Quarterly
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Masterclasses

Deep-dive sessions with a single expert or founder. Focused, intimate, and built around a specific skill or business challenge you need to crack.

On demand

Upcoming Events

Stay updated on the latest events — from conferences to networking sessions and business workshops. Each one is built around your growth.

FoundHers Networking Night Networking
📅 Coming Soon 📍 Uyo, Akwa Ibom

FoundHers Networking Night — Connect with Investors & Mentors

An intimate evening of curated connections. Meet investors, experienced mentors, and fellow founders in your industry. Come ready to introduce yourself and leave with relationships that matter.

Startup Strategies Workshop Workshop
📅 Coming Soon 📍 Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Startup Strategies for Success — Scaling Your Business

A hands-on workshop covering the frameworks, tools, and mindset shifts that separate businesses that plateau from businesses that scale. Led by founders who've done it.

How to Get Involved

Whether you want to attend, volunteer, speak, or partner — there's a place for you in the FoundHers events ecosystem.

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Become a Member

Your membership is your all-access pass to FoundHers events, workshops, and the community network.

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Browse Events

Check the events calendar, choose what aligns with your goals, and register for your seat before it fills up.

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Show Up Ready

Come with your business cards, your story, and an open mind. Every event is an opportunity waiting to be taken.

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Build & Grow

Follow up, nurture the connections you make, and bring what you've learned back into your business.

What You Can
Expect at Every Event

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Real Connections

Not small talk and business card exchanges. We create structured moments of connection — with people who are genuinely positioned to support your journey.

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Actionable Insight

Every speaker and facilitator comes with something specific and applicable. You leave with ideas you can put to work the next morning.

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An African Perspective

Conversations grounded in the realities of building in Nigeria and across Africa — the challenges, the opportunities, and the cultural context that matters.

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A Space That Sees You

FoundHers events are designed for women — so the energy, the dialogue, and the room itself reflect that. You'll feel it the moment you walk in.

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Inspiring Speakers

Hear from women who are doing the work — not just talking about it. Founders, investors, creatives, and professionals who have earned their platform.

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Visibility Opportunities

Events are also media moments. Active participants get featured on FoundHers channels, giving your brand exposure to our growing community.

Partner With
FoundHers

We collaborate with organizations that share our mission. Partnering with us means investing in the next generation of female business leaders — and gaining access to a vibrant, engaged community of innovators.

Brand Visibility

Reach 400+ engaged female founders and business leaders through event branding, media features, and community channels.

Shared Mission

Align your organization with a cause that resonates — the empowerment of African women in business and entrepreneurship.

Co-Created Events

Co-host workshops, conferences, and specialty events with the FoundHers team, bringing your expertise to our community.

Let's Work
Together

Reach out and tell us a bit about your organization and how you'd like to collaborate. We'll follow up within 48 hours.

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The Impact of Being in the Room

★★★★★

"The FoundHers Networking Night was where I met my business partner. I came expecting a nice evening — I left with a relationship that changed the direction of my company."

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Amara Okafor
Founder, StyleHaus Lagos
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"Every workshop I've attended has been immediately applicable. Not theoretical. Not generic. The facilitators clearly understand what it means to build a business as a woman in Nigeria."

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Chidinma Ezeh
CEO, AgriLink Nigeria
★★★★★

"I was hesitant about attending my first FoundHers event — now I haven't missed one. The community alone is worth the membership. These women show up for each other."

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Fatima Ibrahim
Founder, Kano Textile Co.

Your Next Big Move
Starts at the Next Event

Don't wait for the right moment. The room is already full of women who decided to show up. Join them.