The First Ladies of Africa Impact & Resilience (FLAIR) summit has moved to advance the lives of African women and youth through education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and leadership empowerment.
The three-day summit, organised in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Times, and key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, will commence on June 16, 2025, in London.
In a statement by the organisers, leading women from across the spheres of business, policy and governance in Africa will join First Ladies from Africa to amplify the groundbreaking achievements of women across various sectors at the inaugural FLAIR summit.
The statement read: “Among the principal collaborators are Elevate Africa, a non-profit organisation redefining African narratives through media, and Compass Global, a consultancy dedicated to connecting African enterprises with international markets.
“The summit will illuminate the power of emerging African narratives, particularly articulated by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which has unlocked tremendous potential for intra-African commerce and industrial collaboration.
“Grounded in Agenda 2063 of the African Union and aligned with six pivotal United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the summit acts as a global rallying point to foster measurable outcomes and cross-border advancements.”
The FLAIR Summit is co-founded by Yvonne Thompson, a British business leader and the visionary behind the WinTrade Global Women In Business Network. The summit will serve as a platform for Africa’s First Ladies to unveil transformative, cross-sectoral initiatives designed to tackle pressing developmental challenges.
Thompson said, “FLAIR 2025 is more than a conference; it is a continental call to action. African women are already propelling businesses, communities, and governments. Now, we are amplifying their voices on the global stage to engage in discourse, debate, and deliver enduring solutions for Africa’s future.”
The organisers indicated that facilitators will address pivotal themes such as redefining women’s empowerment, industrialisation, digital innovation, sustainability, and public-private collaboration.
“In addition, the program will emphasise the empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises and the promotion of regional integration as catalysts for economic transformation.
“Visits to significant UK institutions, including the House of Lords, House of Commons, and the London Stock Exchange, are also planned. This initiative aims to reinforce trade, investment, and diplomatic connections between Africa and the international community,” the statement read.
