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Testimonials, media coverage, and highlights from the Accelerate Women's Executive Summit and AWEA.
December 10–11, 2025. A full-day convening under Accelerate Women East Africa, moving participants from leadership mindset to systems access to scale and markets — hosted by Bernice Fernandes.
"Confidence grows when competence grows. The work you put in today builds the leader you become tomorrow."
"Nobody can defeat you as an entrepreneur — except yourself. Master the art of reinvention."
Champion of local manufacturing and industrial growth across East Africa.
"You have a diamond inside you, and it just needs to be dug deeper."
Leading efforts to expand Kenya's exports and reduce trade barriers.
"You are built to build a generation." Champion of AI literacy for women entrepreneurs.
"Your personal brand and your business brand are the same."
Built a wellness brand rooted in African herbal knowledge and women's health.
"Don't see limits. Put in the work. Being an unstoppable woman means you stop limiting yourself."
"It was a true privilege to be part of the Accelerate Women Executive Summit. I had the opportunity to learn from inspiring leaders, gain invaluable marketing strategies, and explore powerful AI insights."
"Bold conversations, shared experiences, and leaders committed to driving change. Leadership is not just about reaching the top, but paving the way for others."
"I was honored to host the incredible Accelerate Women Executive Summit 2026 — a remarkable experience meeting distinguished guests and CEOs."
"I was truly amazed and delighted to attend. The event strongly emphasized power and purpose — encouraging women to build their own path."
"I am grateful for the platform and opportunity to speak and share my story on the Accelerate Women stage — it opened doors to new opportunities."
Local and regional outlets covered the Accelerate Women Executive Summit's push on personal branding, AI adoption, and financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs in Tanzania — with government officials publicly backing quality standards for women-led enterprises. Read the full coverage below, or catch the AI and tech angle covered by Daily News Tanzania.
Read the recapThe Accelerate Women's Executive Summit was featured across local and regional media.
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The Guardian / IPP Media, March 2026
Daily News Tanzania
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