Applications are now open for the Tech-Driven Conference 2026 Pitch Segment organised by Flourish Her Africa. The initiative is designed to support women and young people building innovative and technology-enabled solutions that promote gender equality, economic empowerment, and inclusive development.
The conference, themed “Powering Ideas, Impact, and Income,” will bring together students, founders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts who are using digital tools and emerging technologies to solve real societal problems.
The conference is not only focused on learning and networking but also on helping participants gain practical skills, exposure, and opportunities that can lead to sustainable income generation and long-term impact.
The Tech-Driven Conference 2026 is a flagship initiative created to equip participants with practical digital and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in today’s technology-driven economy.
The programme will feature hands-on capacity-building sessions, networking opportunities, and innovation-focused discussions aimed at helping participants understand how technology can address pressing social and economic challenges.
A major focus of the conference is advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through innovative and inclusive technology solutions.
The event is targeted at individuals and teams intentionally leveraging technology to build impact-driven solutions around inclusion, women empowerment, and community development.
As part of the conference activities, selected applicants will participate in a pitch session where they will present their ideas and solutions before a panel of judges.
The organisers are seeking bold and innovative ideas capable of driving social impact while creating economic opportunities for women and underserved communities.
Successful applicants will gain visibility and may receive support to help scale and further develop their ideas.
The pitch opportunity is open to applicants working on technology-enabled innovations that promote inclusion, impact, and sustainable income generation.
Applicants interested in the pitch programme must meet the following requirements:
Applications will be reviewed using a structured scoring framework to ensure transparency and fairness.
According to the organisers, submissions will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their solution aligns with the conference theme, especially in areas such as technology, innovation, gender equality, inclusion, and women’s empowerment.
Judges will evaluate how clearly applicants define the problem they are solving and why the issue matters.
The originality and creativity of the proposed solution will also be considered during the selection process.
Applicants are expected to present solutions that are practical, realistic, and sustainable.
Strong consideration will be given to solutions capable of creating measurable positive impact for women and underserved communities.
The organisers will also assess the ability of the solution to generate economic opportunities, jobs, or sustainable income streams.