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
Coming Soon
Equipping Women to Compete and Win in Regional & Global Markets
The ABS Scale Ready Bootcamp is an intensive, hands-on workshop designed to prepare women entrepreneurs for the realities of scaling their businesses — locally, regionally, and internationally.
What We Cover:
Four core readiness pillars:
- Finance Ready
- Trade Ready
- Digital Ready
- Leadership Ready
Why It Matters:
Access to finance, trade opportunities, digital tools, and strong leadership capacity is critical to scaling women-led businesses — yet these remain among the most significant barriers for female entrepreneurs in Africa. The Scale Ready Bootcamp directly addresses these gaps by equipping women with the resources, networks, and knowledge to compete in high-growth
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.