Programs and Events
ABS Roundtable Series
Where Conversations Lead to Capital and Collaboration
The ABS Roundtable Series is our flagship convening — a high-level platform dedicated to closing the $42 billion funding gap faced by female entrepreneurs in Africa.
Our Focus:
At each Roundtable, we:
- Promote collaboration among public, private, and development finance institutions to accelerate capital flows to women-led enterprises.
- Build powerful networks that foster cross-border partnerships and deal-making.
- Provide visibility for exceptional female entrepreneurs, showcasing their businesses to influential stakeholders.
- Create direct access to decision-makers, financiers, and market opportunities.
Where We Convene:
We strategically convene on the sidelines of global gatherings of leaders — from New York to Washington, D.C., and across Africa — ensuring our conversations take place where decisions are made and influence is strongest.
Past editions have been hosted alongside:
- The United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- The World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
- The U.S.–Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola.
ABS Scale Ready Bootcamp
Equipping Women to Compete and Win in Regional & Global Markets
The Scale Ready Bootcamp is an immersive, action-oriented experience designed for women entrepreneurs ready to scale their ventures—locally, regionally, and internationally. We go beyond theory: you walk away with tools you can apply, strategies you can execute, and a personalized Scale Roadmap tailored for your business growth journey.
Access to capital, trade opportunities, digital platforms and leadership capacity remain among the highest hurdles for women-led businesses in Africa—yet they represent the highest impact levers. At ABS, we bridge that gap. Our Bootcamp gives you the connections, resources and network to compete across high-growth markets.
Upcoming Bootcamp:
Lagos, Nigeria – 7 November 2025
Ready to Join the Next Cohort?
Are you a female entrepreneur who is ready to scale, ready to lead, and ready to break new ground?
We’d love to learn more about you and your business ambition.
Complete our Interest Form to be considered for upcoming cohorts
Stories to Tell?
We are always looking for innovative female enrepreneurs that are shaping the continent to feature and partners to help us tell their stories, so let’s talk.