Our Objectives
🤝 Increase representation of West women STEM professionals across West Africa through inspiring speakers, mentorship, and career readiness resources.
🎯 Transform Girls into Innovators — skills & career readiness through workshops
🌍 Empower Senegalese Women in STEM — keynote & panel to inspire future professionals
💡 Build problem solvers — girls will identify issues in their communities and use STEM solve them where they will compete in a pitch competition for a chance to bring their vision to life
What to Expect
❋ About the Summit
Building on the Tanzania Women's Leadership Summit (January 2025) — 100+ attendees, sponsored by KCB Bank & Clouds Media Group, broadcast live to 67M+ viewers; SemegaChange now brings its Senegal Summit 2026 in the vibrant city of Dakar, partnering with Women in Tech (WIT) Dakar Chapter
❋ When & Where
Our Senegal Summit is taking place in the heart of Senegal — Dakar on July 25 2026.
❋ Our Team
Niouma Tidiane Semega (US) – SemegaChange
Uchechukwu Isabelle Udeh (US) – SemegaChange
Ayizat Omotunde (US) – SemegaChange
Awa Gaye – SemegaChange
Oumy Soune – SemegaChange
Aissatou Diouf (Dakar) – Women in Tech
Marie Ndaw (Dakar) – Women in Tech
Ndeye Dado (Dakar) – Women in Tech
❋ Our Target Audience
High school girls & university women in STEM across Senegal, diaspora professionals, SemegaChange US volunteers, Women in Tech Dakar members, local community leaders, influencers and innovators.
Estimated Attendees: 100 people
Why You Should Sponsor Us
By sponsoring the SemegaChange Gala, you will play a vital role in increase & empowering women in STEM, supporting their professional growth, and expanding opportunities for future leaders.
Your organization will gain prominent visibility among influential professionals, students, and community leaders, with brand exposure through event promotions, social media, and on-site branding locally and globally Additionally, this sponsorship positions your organization as a champion of diversity and inclusion, allowing you to contribute to key conversations on equity, leadership, and the advancement of women in STEM specifically in West Africa.
What Sponsorship & Donations Cover
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$500
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$1100
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$130
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Gifts: $150
Swag Bags: $100
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$50
Make a donation to Our Senegal Summit
Our AgendaArrive & Meet
Introduction from host & sponsors
SemegaChange Inc & Women in Tech Event 1
Panelist: Visionaries in Action - Women Transformation Workshop 3 : Sc-Avatar
Girls will identify and solve issues in their community from using STEM skillsEvent 2
Pitch Competition :
Girls will identify and solve issues in their community from using STEM skillsEvent 3
Professional Develop Workshops
Workshop 1 : Resume & Career Readiness Event 4
Keynote speaker (TBD): Information about the keynote speakers and their accolades
Workshop 2 : Resume & Career Readiness Event 5