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TheInnovationSummit

INTELLIGENT FUTURES: AI, ENTERPRISE & THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP

Exploring how AI, enterprise and ambition will shape the next generation of leaders.

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About the Innovation Summit 2026

The WCAN Innovation Summit is our flagship annual forum exploring how innovation, intelligence and enterprise are redefining leadership.This year’s theme, Intelligent Futures, brings together 100 - 200 people with leading firms to examine how AI and ambition intersect to shape the next decade of business.

 

WCAN will connect ambitious professionals, innovators and investors to explore how technology, strategy and leadership will shape the next generation of business. Through intelligent conversations, practical workshops and visible role models, the summit empowers black women to navigate and lead within the rapidly evolving enterprise landscape.

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Why it matters 

 

​Technology is shaping new leaders, new markets and new possibilities. The WCAN Innovation Summit connects the people defining that future. We want to connect ambitious professionals with forward-thinking organisations shaping the next decade of enterprise.

 

This isn’t a diversity initiative. It’s a business conversation - powered by women redefining what leadership looks like in the age of AI.

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For who?

 

Ambitious black women in business - from students and graduates to young professionals and entrepreneurs - plus senior executives, recruiters and thought leaders from global organisations.

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Over 70% of global companies are now investing in AI talent — yet women make up less than 22% of the AI workforce.

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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

The Intelligence Frontier

Exploring how artificial intelligence and enterprise innovation are redefining the future of work and business.

The Leadership Edge

Conversations with senior leaders on developing the next wave of decision-makers and change-drivers.

The Innovation Lab

Hands-on sessions unpacking real business challenges, emerging technologies, and practical applications of AI.

The Lounge

Media, Founders & Funders:

A dynamic space connecting voices shaping culture, capital, and creativity across industries.

WhyPartner?

Partner with WCAN to connect your brand with the most ambitious Black women in business and technology.

  • Brand Leadership: Position your firm at the forefront of innovation, inclusion and next-gen leadership.

  • Talent Access: Engage directly with 100+ verified, high-potential candidates from WCAN’s 12,000-strong community.

  • Meaningful Engagement: Host workshops, judge showcases and build authentic connections beyond recruitment.

  • Visibility: Logo placement, content integration and media features across WCAN’s platforms.

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