WomenIN Festival 2025 to Bring Africa’s Trailblazers Together in Cape Town This November
Tickets are now on sale for WomenIN Festival 2025, set to take place on 13–14 November at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.
Now in its most expansive edition yet, the event is positioned as one of the continent’s most dynamic, cross-sector gatherings centering women’s leadership, innovation, and influence.
Organised by the WomenIN portfolio at VUKA Group, the festival brings together voices from business, media, technology, energy, digital transformation, and other sectors, offering a high-impact platform where women from all backgrounds can connect, learn, and lead.
This year’s theme continues to spotlight women who are building businesses, reshaping industries, mentoring future leaders, and redefining what leadership looks like across the continent.
More Than a Moment
The WomenIN Festival is designed as a space where purpose meets power, and passion fuels possibility.
From students and start-up founders to executives and artists, attendees will find space to be seen, heard, and supported.
This year’s program includes:
- Unfiltered conversations and panel discussions with influential leaders from across Africa
- Practical workshops and masterclasses offering hands-on leadership and innovation tools
- Youth-led showcases highlighting the next generation of changemakers
- Connection spaces for networking, co-creation, and collaboration
- Interactive activations and immersive experiences designed to engage and inspire
A Pan-African, Intersectional Approach
What sets the WomenIN Festival apart is its cross-sector, year-round engagement.
Over the past year, WomenIN has hosted several focused events, including ;
- WomenIN Energy,
- WomenIN Green Economy
- WomenIN Mining
- WomenIN Mobility
- WomenIN Digital Transformation
The festival serves as a convergence point for all these sectors, providing a single platform for diverse identities, industries, and ideas to meet.
According to organisers, this is not just another women’s event — it’s a bold, inclusive space designed to reflect the future of leadership across Africa.
Ticketing and Access
Tickets start at R1,499 for the full 2-day experience, with various packages available including student passes, group bookings, and premium VIP options.
This year also sees the introduction of the Sponsor a Ticket initiative.
This programme enables individuals or organisations to sponsor access for young women who may not otherwise be able to attend.
The initiative aims to widen participation and expand access across age, geography, and background.
A Platform Built to Connect
WomenIN Festival 2025 is part of a growing portfolio by the VUKA Group, which continues to engage with audiences across business and innovation through sector-specific programming.
Alongside its events, the WomenIN platform works with various partners and networks to amplify conversations around leadership, growth, and representation.
To book tickets, sponsor access, or explore partnership opportunities.
Visit www.WeAreWomenIN.com
About the Organiser: VUKA Group
The VUKA Group is a business-to-business information and events company headquartered in South Africa. It specialises in convening industry-leading platforms across sectors including energy, mining, mobility, digital innovation, and sustainability.
With a focus on emerging markets, VUKA Group builds communities through in-person and digital events, media, and year-round stakeholder engagement. WomenIN is one of its key community portfolios.
