The Africa-American Women’s Economic Empowerment Forum , themed “Leading for Economic Impact,” was held at Rollins College, Crummer School of Business alongside the Zora Festival on Jan 30, 2026 convened women leaders, board members, institutional partners, investors, technologists, and community organizers from Africa and the African diaspora to examine how women can move from inspiration to ownership and governance in the global economy. The Importance of Women's Economy