24/09/2025
Experience The Smiling Coast of Africa – The Gambia
The Gambia, fondly known as The Smiling Coast of Africa, invites you this November — the most beautiful season for holidays, leisure, and culture. Join us for an unforgettable blend of tourism, networking, and celebration.
ARRIVAL & WELCOME
Wednesday, 26th November 2025
Delegates and guests arrive in Banjul.
7:00 PM: Welcome Dinner & Reception at the prestigious Bakadaji Hotel, Poolside.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN POWER CONFERENCE (IWPC)
Thursday, 27th November
Venue: Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, Banjul – the largest and finest in The Gambia.
Inspiring keynote sessions, leadership panels, and global networking.
Side Event 1: Young Women Leaders Talk Show, hosted by Miatta Garmai Darwolor (Liberia).
Side Event 2: American Management University, California, USA — Honoris Causa Doctorate Decorations Ceremony, where approved recipients will be decorated as Doctors of their respective fields.
Presentation of the prestigious Global Leading Women Awards.
7:00 PM: After-Event Party & Dinner at the elegant African Princess Beach Hotel.
PHENOMENAL 100 WOMEN RECOGNITION AWARDS & AFRICAN FASHION FESTIVAL VOGUE
Friday, 28th November
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Guided Tour of The Gambia (heritage, culture & beaches).
6:30 PM: Phenomenal 100 Women Recognition Awards Dinner Gala at the exclusive Bakadaji Hotel.
African Fashion Festival Vogue Show featuring top models.
Performances by leading Gambian & Senegalese musicians.
A night of elegance, fashion, and entertainment.
Chief Guest of the Night: Her Excellency Amb. Zainab Darboe Jammeh, African Chairperson.
Event Host: Amb. King Tonto Dikeh (Nigeria)
Red Carpet Host: Regina Adu Safowaah (Ghana)
SENEGAL SAFARI & NETWORKING DINNER
Saturday, 29th November
Day Tour: Safari adventure in Senegal with beachside lunch.
7:00 PM: Networking Dinner at African Princess Beach Hotel.
Come to The Gambia and experience unmatched hospitality — where elegance, culture, and unforgettable memories await.