Female Founders Initiative Global
Female Founders Initiative Global

SHE-EO LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMP 2026

22–24 October 2026  •  Maritim Resort & Spa Mauritius, Turtle Bay Balaclava MU, Terre Rouge 21416, Mauritius
Lead Loudly. Build Boldly. Network Globally.
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The Experience

Why SHE-EO?

The SHE-EO Leadership Bootcamp is a premier global leadership and empowerment experience designed exclusively for female founders, corporate leaders, and emerging executives who are ready to rise to their highest potential.

In a world where women continue to face limited access to funding, leadership opportunities, and decision-making platforms, SHE-EO exists to rewrite the narrative. This Bootcamp empowers women to:

  • Claim positions of influence in business and leadership
  • Build high-impact global networks
  • Access world-class training and mentorship
  • Strengthen their voice, visibility, and leadership influence
  • Expand into global markets through strategic connections

In collaboration with UN Women, SHE-EO champions the advancement of women's economic empowerment and gender equality, ensuring every woman who joins walks away with practical tools, global exposure, and transformative leadership experiences. This is not just an event. It is an immersion into becoming the woman your business, family, and community need you to be.

Our Focus

What's Our Focus?

SHE-EO is more than a conference. It is a leadership reset for women who are serious about building influence, wealth, and global networks. Women are still underfunded, under-represented in decision-making rooms, and often over-mentored but under-sponsored. SHE-EO exists to change that narrative.

At the SHE-EO Leadership Bootcamp, we focus on:

  • Real leadership growth. Not just motivation, but tools, frameworks, and strategies you can implement.
  • Global exposure. Connect with women from multiple countries, sectors, and levels of leadership.
  • Access to opportunities. Networks that open doors to funding, partnerships, collaborations, and market expansion.
  • A safe, ambitious space. A room where women are allowed to dream big, speak boldly, and be taken seriously.

SHE-EO is designed for the woman who knows that she is not "just in business" — she is building an empire.

Recognition

Why We Host the 50 Under 50 Awards

Leadership Classes & Desert Networking

The 50 Under 50 Awards exist to celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and achievements of women who are transforming industries, leading powerful organizations, and building solutions that impact communities globally.

We created these awards to:

  • Bring visibility to women who rarely get celebrated
  • Inspire the next generation of female leaders
  • Build global connections among high-achieving women
  • Promote leadership, innovation, and economic empowerment
  • Amplify women's stories on international platforms

These awards honour leadership that is bold, transformative, and impactful.

50 Under 50

Awards for 2026

The 50 Under 50 Awards recognize 50 outstanding women under the age of 50 who are making a measurable difference in:

  • Business & entrepreneurship
  • Innovation & technology
  • Social impact & community development
  • Leadership in corporate, public, or non-profit spaces

We host these awards because:

Too many women are doing great work without visibility. Recognition builds credibility, confidence and opportunity. Celebrating women at different stages of success inspires others to rise. When one woman is seen, many more believe it is possible for them too.

These awards are not just a trophy moment. They are a platform for storytelling, positioning, and global recognition.

Now Open

Applications for the 2026 50 Under 50 Awards are now open.

Official Programme

Three Days in Maritim Resort & Spa Mauritius

Lead Loudly. Build Boldly. Network Globally.
22 October · Day 1
SHE-EO Leadership Bootcamp and Global Business Exchange
Full-day programme · 07:30–17:00
07:30

Registration and delegate check-in

Arrival, registration, seating and guest coordination.

FFIG Admin
08:00

Host welcome

Opening welcome from the Mauritius Country Director.

Rebeka Marthe
08:10

Founder and President opening address

Purpose of the 2026 SHE-EO, FFIG global direction and delegate expectations.

Rosheen Ngorima
09:00

Panel 1 — Access to Markets: Building Businesses Beyond Borders

A practical conversation on cross-border trade, visibility, positioning and accessing regional and global markets.

Sunitha Nazar · Sadia De Kiden · Andrée Nicole Belgrave · Osayi Ebohon · Jeniffer Hodor · Lilian Atho
09:45

Masterclass: Boardroom Confidence and Executive Presence

Leadership communication, negotiation presence and how women founders show up in high-level rooms.

Jennie Walke
10:15

Premium Sponsor Spotlight: Technology as a Growth Engine

Sponsor thought-leadership segment.

Neeps IT Solutions
10:30

Panel 2 — The Next Decade of Women's Economic Power

Legacy leadership: building institutions, not personality-dependent businesses.

Sabahat Bokhari · Anum Mir · Unaiza Ahmed · Sam Ali Dada · Reshma Mehta · Aletta Ngorima
11:15

FFIG Circle Connection: Collaboration Circle

Curated founder-to-founder introductions, collaboration mapping and accountability circles.

Rosheen Ngorima
11:30

Financial Wellness and Wealth Readiness

Founder finance, personal financial discipline, investor readiness and sustainable wealth-building.

Manisha Ramdhin and Annie Sikanwe
12:00

Partnership Exchange: MOU Signing Ceremony

Three curated MOU signings between companies.

FFIG and participating companies
13:00

Networking lunch

Lunch and informal business introductions.

All delegates
14:00

Panel 3 — Funding, Investment Readiness and Sustainable Scale

What funders look for, how founders prepare, and how women-led businesses can scale sustainably.

Nana Afua Sarpong · Temitayo David-Eyen · Sharlet Too · Maurisia Jeffers · Andrée Nicole Belgrave
14:40

Strategic Sponsor Segment

Selected sponsor message or activation.

Sponsors
14:55

Panel 4 — Influence, Policy and Leadership in the New Economy

Women's leadership in policy, governance, philanthropy, diplomacy and enterprise ecosystems.

Samukelisiwe Sibanda · Muthoni Waigwa · Josephine Hamwaama · Shirle Fruean · Prudence Hatchett
15:40

Keynote: Building Legacy Institutions, Not Just Businesses

Leadership, continuity, credibility and building companies that outlive the founder.

Angeles De Le Cerda
16:10

Government Address: Mauritius and the Future of Women-Led Enterprise

Government perspective on enterprise, investment and women's economic participation.

Ministerial Representative, Government of Mauritius — TBA
16:40

FFIG 2027 Board and Leadership Appointments

Official announcement of the 2027 board and leadership appointments.

FFIG President and Board
17:00

Day 1 close

End of the formal programme.

FFIG Team
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Choose Your Ticket

SHE-EO LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMP 2026
What's included General Admission $1,200 Most popular Premium VVIP $2,200 Sponsorship $5,000 Dinner Only $500
Event access
Full 3-day access via 2 VIP tickets
Day 1: leadership classes + speed networking via tickets
Day 2: full-day summit via tickets
50 Under 50 Gala Dinner Premium access via tickets Dinner only
Day 3: wellness yacht experience Reserved spot via tickets
Global speakers + industry mentors Early access
Networking with founders, 20+ countries
Premium (VVIP) perks
Front-row priority seating
VVIP lounge access + refreshments
Dedicated check-in + concierge
Professional photoshoot (branding headshots)
Premium gift package + branded merch
Priority speaker consideration
Sponsor benefits
Logo across all event materials
Official sponsor website banner
2 VIP tickets included
Private 1-on-1 with FFIG President + keynote

The Sponsorship Package is a business offer (branding plus 2 VIP tickets). Perks marked "via tickets" are accessed through its 2 included tickets.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Women in business, leadership, or those about to step into higher leadership roles: founders, executives, professionals, ecosystem builders, and serious emerging leaders.

This bootcamp is designed primarily for women; however, men are our allies and not our enemies. Partners, sponsors, or ecosystem players may be invited or included at specific segments at the discretion of the organizers.

No. Travel and accommodation are not included in the ticket. Delegates are responsible for their own flights, visas, and accommodation. We may share recommended hotels or partner rates closer to the date.

Yes, delegates will receive a SHE-EO Leadership Bootcamp participation certificate.

Award applications are officially open. Please ensure your submissions are finalized and submitted by this deadline.