On 22 October 2026, Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania, will host the Russia-Africa Women’s Forum “Dialogue of
Continents: Nuclear Energy for the Future” at Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by
IHG. The Forum is organized by WiN Tanzania and the Association of Women in Nuclear
Russia, with the support of the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission, WiN Africa,
Rosatom State Corporation, the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum, and the
International Council for the Support and Development of Women in Industry and
Technology (ICWITI).
Participants will discuss the
role of women in nuclear energy, nuclear medicine and the mining sector, as
well as workforce development and ways to encourage school and university
students to pursue STEM education and careers. Particular attention will be
given to opportunities for women’s professional advancement in science and
technology-driven industries, as well as initiatives and programmes implemented
by governments and businesses to support women.
The Forum will bring together experts from Tanzania, Russia and other African countries representing government institutions, industry, academia and professional communities. Participants will represent countries across North, East, Central and Southern Africa.
“The development of nuclear energy requires strong international cooperation among women professionals, as well as consistent engagement with the younger generation. Platforms such as the Russia–Africa Women’s Forum, which we are organizing together with our partners from the Association of Women in Nuclear Russia and which will address, among other topics, the development of nuclear technologies and women’s contribution to the sector, enable us to bring together women experts from different countries, create opportunities for exchanging experience, showcase successful career paths to school and university students, and inspire greater interest in careers in the nuclear industry,” said Professor Najat Mohamed, President of WiN Tanzania and Director General of the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission.
“Women’s professional networks are becoming an increasingly important instrument for international cooperation and the development of high-technology sectors of the economy. The Forum in Tanzania will bring together the expertise of women from Russia and African countries and help identify promising areas for future collaboration. An important outcome will be the development of new joint initiatives by women from our countries, including within the framework of the International Council for the Support and Development of Women in Industry and Technology,” said Alexandra Ryabykh, Head of the Association of Women in Nuclear Russia (Rosatom Women’s Community).
